scholarly journals Food and nutrient intakes of Greek (Cretan) adults.Recent data for food-based dietary guidelines in Greece

1999 ◽  
Vol 81 (S1) ◽  
pp. S71-S76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Moschandreas ◽  
Anthony Kafatos
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Wide Availability

The present study aimed to estimate current nutrient intake levels and food group consumption patterns in Greece using cut-off levels derived from the results of dietary recall interviews with 470 Cretan adults. It was found that the present-day Greek diet contains, in the main, adequate levels of fibre. In comparison with the traditional diet, however, the levels of saturated fat in the diet have greatly increased, particularly in younger adults. An association was found between low fruit and vegetable and low fibre intake and a fat intake that was mainly in the form of saturated fat, this being particularly evident in female subjects. Given the wide availability of olive oil, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables in Greece, the development of national dietary guidelines would be of great potential benefit, particularly to the younger generations.

scholarly journals Dietary guidelines and patterns of food and nutrient intake in Sweden

1999 ◽  
Vol 81 (S1) ◽  
pp. S113-S117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wulf Becker
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Survey ◽  
Frequent Consumption ◽  
Total Carbohydrates ◽  
Food And Nutrient Intake ◽  
Total Fat

The Nordic and Swedish Nutrition Recommendations emphasize the balance between macronutrients in the diet. The amount of saturated and total fat should be limited to c. 10 %energy and 30 %energy, respectively, and the amount of total carbohydrates should be 55–60 %energy. Data from the first Swedish national dietary survey in 1989 show that the average diet is too high in fat, especially saturated fat (36–37 %energy and 16 %energy, respectively) while the content of total carbohydrates and dietary fibre is too low. However, parts of the population consume a diet that meets the recommendation for a particular macronutrient. A comparison of subjects with a low or high intake of total fat and saturated fat, dietary fibre or fruit and vegetables show some common trends with respect to the characteristics of a dietary pattern equal or close to the recommendations, e.g. more frequent consumption of fruit and vegetables and a lower consumption of some fat-rich foods, such as spreads, cheese and sausages.

scholarly journals Recent national French food and nutrient intake data

1999 ◽  
Vol 81 (S1) ◽  
pp. S57-S59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Luc Volatier ◽  
Philippe Verger
Keyword(s):  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Dietary Survey ◽  
The North ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Food And Nutrient Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat Intake

In France, the first national dietary survey, called ASPCC, was done in 1993–1994. According to this survey, the mean fat intake in France is rather high, both for men (37.7 %) and women (40 %). Saturated fat intake is above 15 % of energy. The intake of fruit and vegetables is particularly low for younger people and manual workers. Fruit intake is also lower for people from the north of the country. These data show the necessity of a targeted nutritional policy in France. Therefore, public health authorities are determining new dietary guidelines. The fact that people with unsatisfactory nutritional status are often not concerned with nutrition proves the importance of simple understandable food-based dietary guidelines.

scholarly journals Nutrient intake and gender differences among Saudi children

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hebah A. Kutbi
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Dietary Data

Abstract Dietary surveillance is necessary to determine community needs for nutrition interventions. Yet, the nutrient intake of Saudi children has not been previously investigated. The objective of the present study is to evaluate dietary data of Saudi children and investigate gender differences in nutrient intake. In this cross-sectional study, dietary data of 424 Saudi children (6–12 years of age) were collected using telephone-administered single 24-h dietary recall. Three 24-h dietary recalls were collected from a subsample of 168 children (39⋅6 %) and compared with the Dietary Recommended Intakes (DRIs). Nutrient intakes and proportions of children meeting the DRI requirements were similar and did not vary by children's gender. Over two-thirds of the children had an adequate usual intake of vitamin B12, and over half had adequate intakes (AIs) of vitamin C and phosphorus. On the other hand, our data indicated that low proportions of children consumed adequate usual intakes of magnesium and vitamin E. Over half of the children in our sample met the AI for sodium and vitamin D. Only small proportions of children met the AI for calcium, potassium and fibre. Cholesterol and saturated fat intake exceeded the limits of 300 mg and 10 % of total energy intake by 13⋅7 % (n 23) and 80⋅4 % (n 135) of the sample, respectively. Suboptimal intake of several micronutrients was observed among children, suggesting an urgent need to identify barriers to high-quality diet and to develop evidence-based interventions to promote optimal dietary efficacy for children in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Seasonal effect on nutrient intake in adults living in Southern Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 2177-2187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinara Laurini Rossato ◽  
Maria Teresa Anselmo Olinto ◽  
Ruth Liane Henn ◽  
Luiz Antonio dos Anjos ◽  
Ana Weigert Bressan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Public Health Policy ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Seasonal Effect ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Total Fat

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of seasonality on nutrient intake in healthy adults from the southernmost metropolitan area of Brazil. The dietary intake (24-hour dietary recall on six different days) in a sample of 162 adults (114 women), aged 20 to 69, was obtained during the year 2007. The nutrient intake was averaged for each season and adjusted for energy intake using the residual method. The effect of season on energy, macro and micro-nutrient intake was investigated based on the Generalized Estimate Equations (GEE) model. There were statistically significant differences between seasons for carbohydrate and total fat intake after controlling for gender, age, education, and interactions. In summer carbohydrate intake was higher than other seasons while the total fat intake was lower. These findings highlight the importance of considering seasonal variations not only for evaluating dietary intake but also nutrition and public health policy recommendations, particularly in adult populations living in temperate regions.

scholarly journals Energy and Nutrient Intake of Americans according to Meeting Current Dairy Recommendations

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 3006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Hess ◽  
Christopher J. Cifelli ◽  
Victor L. Fulgoni III
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Adequate Intake ◽  
Dairy Food ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Dairy Foods ◽  
Dietary Guidelines For Americans ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Using Data

Most Americans do not meet dairy food recommendations from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). This study assesses differences in nutrient intake between Americans who meet recommendations for dairy intake and those who do not, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2013–2014 and 2015–2016 (n = 5670 children ages 2–18 years and n = 10,112 adults ages 19+). Among children and adults, those meeting dairy food recommendations were significantly more likely to have adequate intake (% above Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)) of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and zinc and consume above the Adequate Intake (AI) for potassium and choline than Americans not meeting dairy recommendations, regardless of age, sex, or race/ethnicity. Americans meeting dairy recommendations were also more likely to exceed recommendations for sodium and saturated fat but consume less added sugars. Nearly 60% of Americans 2 years and older not meeting dairy recommendations consumed calcium and magnesium below the EAR. Only about 20% of Americans who did not meet dairy recommendations consumed above the AI for potassium. Dairy foods make important and unique contributions to dietary patterns, and it can be difficult to meet nutrient needs without consuming recommended amounts of dairy foods.

scholarly journals Estimating usual intakes mainly affects the micronutrient distribution among infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers from the 2012 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1017-1026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Piernas ◽  
Donna R Miles ◽  
Denise M Deming ◽  
Kathleen C Reidy ◽  
Barry M Popkin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
National Health ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Mexican Children ◽  
Usual Intake

AbstractObjectiveTo compare estimates from one day with usual intake estimates to evaluate how the adjustment for within-person variability affected nutrient intake and adequacy in Mexican children.DesignIn order to obtain usual nutrient intakes, the National Cancer Institute’s method was used to correct the first 24 h dietary recall collected in the entire sample (n 2045) with a second 24 h recall collected in a sub-sample (n 178). We computed estimates of one-day and usual intakes of total energy, fat, Fe, Zn and Na.Setting2012 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey.SubjectsA total of 2045 children were included: 0–5·9 months old (n 182), 6–11·9 months old (n 228), 12–23·9 months old (n 537) and 24–47·9 months old (n 1098). From these, 178 provided an additional dietary recall.ResultsAlthough we found small or no differences in energy intake (kJ/d and kcal/d) between one-day v. usual intake means, the prevalence of inadequate and excessive energy intake decreased somewhat when using measures of usual intake relative to one day. Mean fat intake (g/d) was not different between one-day and usual intake among children >6 months old, but the prevalence of inadequate and excessive fat intake was overestimated among toddlers and pre-schoolers when using one-day intake (P<0·05). Compared with usual intake, estimates from one day yielded overestimated prevalences of inadequate micronutrient intakes but underestimated prevalences of excessive intakes among children aged >6 months.ConclusionsThere was overall low variability in energy and fat intakes but higher for micronutrients. Because the usual intake distributions are narrower, the prevalence of inadequate/excessive intakes may be biased when estimating nutrient adequacy if one day of data is used.

scholarly journals Consumption of Ready-to-Eat Cereal and Its Associations With Nutrient Intake and Nutrition Adequacy in the United States, NHANES 2017–2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1115-1115
Author(s):  
Yong Zhu ◽  
Neha Jain ◽  
James Normington ◽  
Jean-Michel Michno ◽  
Nort Holschuh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Abstract Objectives Ready-to-eat cereal (RTEC) has been associated with improved intake of under-consumed nutrients. This study was conducted to examine consumption of RTEC and its association with nutrient intake and nutrition adequacy in the United States using the most recent nationally representative data. Methods Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2018 was used. Participants were classified as RTEC eaters or non-eaters depending on whether RETC was reported in their day-1 dietary recall. Total daily nutrient intake was compared by RTEC consumption status using ANOVA for survey data. Percentages below Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for selected vitamins and minerals that are usually fortified in RTEC products were calculated using the National Cancer Institute method as estimate of usual intake. Data were analyzed in children (2–17 y, N = 2135), adults 18–64 y (N = 3675), and older adults (65 y or older, N = 1221) separately. Results Among children, 34% reported RTEC consumption. The percentage of RTEC consumers was 14% in adults 18–64y and 22% in adults 65y or older. Consumption of RTEC was associated with significantly higher intake of carbohydrate, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin D (all P &lt; 0.05), but not with intake of protein, saturated fat, and vitamin E, in all three groups examined. Children who consumed RTEC also had a significantly lower intake of sodium (2735 mg vs 2929 mg, P = 0.02) and total fat (70 g vs 76 g, P = 0.005) than non-eaters, whereas energy intake was significantly higher in RTEC eaters than non-eaters in adults 18–64y (2390 kcal vs 2171 kcal, P = 0.03) and older adults (2081 kcal vs 1921 kcal, P = 0.03). Percentages below EAR for vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, iron were lower in RTEC eaters than non-eaters in all age groups examined. Conclusions We found that consumption of RTEC was associated with higher intake of nutrients to encourage and RTEC consumers were more likely to meet nutrient recommendations compared to RTEC non-consumers. Funding Sources The study was supported by Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, General Mills, Inc.

scholarly journals ERICA: intake of macro and micronutrients of Brazilian adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda de Moura Souza ◽  
Laura Augusta Barufaldi ◽  
Gabriela de Azevedo Abreu ◽  
Denise Tavares Giannini ◽  
Cecília Lacroix de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Free Sugar ◽  
Cardiovascular Risks ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Micronutrient Intake

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe food and macronutrient intake profile and estimate the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake of Brazilian adolescents. METHODS Data from 71,791 adolescents aged from 12 to 17 years were evaluated in the 2013-2014 Brazilian Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents (ERICA). Food intake was estimated using 24-hour dietary recall (24-HDR). A second 24-HDR was collected in a subsample of the adolescents to estimate within-person variability and calculate the usual individual intake. The prevalence of food/food group intake reported by the adolescents was also estimated. For sodium, the prevalence of inadequate intake was estimated based on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) method used as cutoff was applied to estimate the prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake. All the analyses were stratified according to sex, age group and Brazilian macro-regions. All statistical analyses accounted for the sample weight and the complex sampling design. RESULTS Rice, beans and other legume, juice and fruit drinks, breads and meat were the most consumed foods among the adolescents. The average energy intake ranged from 2,036 kcal (girls aged from 12 to 13 years) to 2,582 kcal (boy aged from14 to 17 years). Saturated fat and free sugar intake were above the maximum limit recommended (< 10.0%). Vitamins A and E, and calcium were the micronutrients with the highest prevalence of inadequate intake (> 50.0%). Sodium intake was above the UL for more than 80.0% of the adolescents. CONCLUSIONS The diets of Brazilian adolescents were characterized by the intake of traditional Brazilian food, such as rice and beans, as well as by high intake of sugar through sweetened beverages and processed foods. This food pattern was associated with an excessive intake of sodium, saturated fatty acids and free sugar.

scholarly journals Dietary Saturated Fats and Health: Are the U.S. Guidelines Evidence-Based?

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3305
Author(s):  
Arne Astrup ◽  
Nina Teicholz ◽  
Faidon Magkos ◽  
Dennis M. Bier ◽  
J. Thomas Brenna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Food Matrix ◽  
Saturated Fats ◽  
Dietary Guidelines For Americans ◽  
Saturated Fat Intake

The last decade has seen nearly 20 papers reviewing the totality of the data on saturated fats and cardiovascular outcomes, which, altogether, have demonstrated a lack of rigorous evidence to support continued recommendations either to limit the consumption of saturated fatty acids or to replace them with polyunsaturated fatty acids. These papers were unfortunately not considered by the process leading to the most recent U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the country’s national nutrition policy, which recently reconfirmed its recommendation to limit saturated fats to 10% or less of total energy intake, based on insufficient and inconsistent evidence. Continuation of a cap on saturated fat intake also fails to consider the important effects of the food matrix and the overall dietary pattern in which saturated fatty acids are consumed.

scholarly journals Dried Fruit Consumption Is Associated with Greater Diet Quality and Intakes of Shortfall Nutrients in NHANES 2007–16

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1491-1491
Author(s):  
Valerie Sullivan ◽  
Muzi Na ◽  
Penny Kris-Etherton ◽  
Kristina Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Cardiometabolic Health ◽  
Monounsaturated Fat ◽  
Fruit Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dried Fruits ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Dried Fruit

Abstract Objectives The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize dried fruits as acceptable alternatives to fresh fruit but caution that, consumed in excess, they can contribute excess calories. The aim of this study was to characterize dried fruit consumption and the contribution of dried fruits to nutrient intakes and diet quality. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007–2016 was performed. Survey-weighted analyses were used to estimate mean dried fruit intakes in adults 20 years or older (n = 25,590) who completed a dietary recall. Dried fruit consumers (≥1/4 cup-equivalent/day) were defined in respondents with two complete dietary recalls (n = 22,311). Regression analyses compared cardiometabolic health and diet quality in consumers and non-consumers, with adjustment for demographic and lifestyle factors. Within-person differences in nutrient and food group intakes on days when dried fruits were consumed versus not were assessed in respondents who consumed dried fruit on only one of two dietary recalls (n = 1222) using multivariate linear regression. Results Mean dried fruit intake was 0.04 ± 0.001 cup-equivalents and represented 3.6% of total fruit consumed by adults. The major food source was plain dried fruit (49%), followed by cereals (19%). Consumers (7.2% of adults) had higher quality diets than non-consumers (HEI-2015 score 60.6, versus 52.6; P &lt; 0.001) and lower mean BMI, waist circumference, and systolic blood pressure (P ≤ 0.001), after adjustment for potential confounders. Total fruit, nuts and seeds, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat intakes were greater on days when dried fruits were consumed versus not consumed (P &lt; 0.01). In women, total and monounsaturated fat and protein intakes were also greater, while men consumed more whole grains and added sugars on dried fruits consumption days. Total calorie intakes were higher in men and women (205–209 kcal, P ≤ 0.002) when dried fruits were consumed. Conclusions Dried fruit consumption is associated with higher diet quality and greater intakes of shortfall nutrients. However, dried fruits do not appear to displace other calorie sources when consumed. Funding Sources None.

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