Phyto-oestrogen database of foods and average intake in Finland

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (S1) ◽  
pp. S31-S38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liisa M. Valsta ◽  
Annamari Kilkkinen ◽  
Witold Mazur ◽  
Tarja Nurmi ◽  
Anna-Maija Lampi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Analytical Data ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Average Intake ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Plant Lignans

Information on phyto-oestrogen intake in various populations has been scanty until now, primarily because data on the content of these compounds in foods were lacking. We report here on expansion of the Finnish National Food Composition Database (Fineli®) with values for the plant lignans matairesinol and secoisolariciresinol and the isoflavones daidzein and genistein. The values, expressed as aglycones, were based on food analyses (mainly GC–MS) or imputed from analytical data for 180 foods for lignans and 160 foods for isoflavones; additionally, over 1000 values were derived from the recipe database of Fineli. Average intake of these phyto-oestrogens was calculated using food consumption data of the National Dietary Survey FINDIET 1997, which was carried out in a random sample of the adult population in five areas in Finland. The dietary data were collected by 24 h recall (n=2862). The mean lignan intake was 434 (standard deviation (SD) 1575) μg/d and the mean isoflavone intake was 788 (SD 673) μg/d. Women had a higher lignan density (μg lignans/MJ) in their diet than men (P<0·05). Men had a higher mean daily isoflavone intake, 902 (SD 368) μg, than women, 668 (SD 963) μg (P<0·05). The sources of lignans were many: seeds, cereals, fruit, berries and vegetables. The main sources of isoflavones appeared to be processed meat products/sausages containing soya as an ingredient, and legumes as such. The average intake of lignans and isoflavones in Finland seems to be low, but intake varies throughout the population.

scholarly journals Estimation of plant sterol and cholesterol intake in Finland: quality of new values and their effect on intake

2004 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Valsta ◽  
A. Lemström ◽  
M.-L. Ovaskainen ◽  
A.-M. Lampi ◽  
J. Toivo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Data ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
Cholesterol Intake ◽  
Capita Food

The Finnish national food composition database Fineli® was updated with recent analytical values for plant sterols (PS) (sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, avenasterol, brassicasterols and stanols) and cholesterol. The quality of the new analytical data was assessed. The aims of the present study were: (1) to compare the effect of old and new database values on PS and cholesterol intakes based on average per capita food consumption data; (2) to estimate the current intake and major sources of these compounds in various population groups according to the national FINDIET 1997 survey data. The intake of total PS was 305 mg/d for men and 237 mg/d for women. The respective intakes for cholesterol were 284 mg/d and 201 mg/d. Women had a higher density of PS in their diets than men, whereas the cholesterol density in the diets did not differ between genders. Cereals, margarine, vegetables and vegetable oils were the main food sources of PS. Meat, meat products and eggs were the main sources of cholesterol. A 9 % greater PS intake estimate was obtained with the new PS database compared with the old PS database, probably due to minor methodological differences between the new and old analyses. Notable changes in analytical methods suggest a lower value (−19 %) for cholesterol intake calculated from the new database compared with the old one. We conclude that researchers can have confidence in the new values for PS and cholesterol, because systematic evaluation of the new analytical values showed them to be of high quality.

scholarly journals Isoflavone intake in four different European countries: the VENUS approach

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (S1) ◽  
pp. S25-S30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Agnes J. van Erp-Baart ◽  
Henny A. M. Brants ◽  
Mairead Kiely ◽  
Angela Mulligan ◽  
Aida Turrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Analytical Data ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Common Basis ◽  
Isoflavone Content ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
The Uk

The aim of this study was to identify the level of isoflavone intake (total isoflavones, daidzein and genistein) in four European countries: Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and the UK. For this purpose national food composition databases of isoflavone content were created in a comparable way, using the Vegetal Estrogens in Nutrition and the Skeleton (VENUS) analytical data base as a common basis, and appropriate food consumption data were selected. The isoflavone intake in Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and the UK is on average less than 1 mg/d. Small groups of consumers of soya foods could be identified in Ireland, The Netherlands and the UK. The estimated intake levels are low compared with those found in typical Asian diets (∼20–100 mg/d) and also low compared with levels where physiological effects are expected (60–100 mg/d). The results (including a subgroup analysis of soya product consumers) showed that such levels are difficult to achieve with the European diets studied here.

scholarly journals The intake of phosphorus through meat products: a health risk assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 854 (1) ◽  
pp. 012057
Author(s):  
D Milicevic ◽  
D Vranic ◽  
V Koricanac ◽  
Z Petrovic ◽  
A Bajcic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Dietary Exposure ◽  
Phosphorus Concentration ◽  
Acceptable Daily Intake ◽  
Retail Markets ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
The Mean

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the dietary exposure of phosphorus in the Serbian adult population by combining individual consumption data with available data for analysed meat products. During a three years period of investigation (2018 to 2020), a total of 682 samples consisting of 425 cooked sausages and 257 smoked meat products were collected from different local retail markets across the Serbia to examine phosphorus concentrations. The mean phosphorus concentration, expressed as P2O5, varied from 4.68±0.88 g/kg to 6.05±1.30 g/kg in finely minced cooked sausages and smoked meat products, respectively. The average estimated daily dietary intake (exposure) (EDI) of phosphorus ranged from 1.115 mg/kg BW (body weight)/day (finely minced cooked sausages) to 1.441 mg/kg BW/day (smoked meat products). Phosphorus dietary intake (exposure) averaged 3.08% of the acceptable daily intake (ADI: 40 mg/kg BW/day). According to our results, the average phosphorus exposure in the Serbian adult population from consumption of these meat products is far below the European ADI.

scholarly journals The Intake of Phosphorus and Nitrites through Meat Products: A Health Risk Assessment of Children Aged 1 to 9 Years Old in Serbia

Nutrients ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Jelena Milešević ◽  
Danijela Vranić ◽  
Mirjana Gurinović ◽  
Vladimir Korićanac ◽  
Branka Borović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Data ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Dietary Exposure ◽  
Phosphorus Concentration ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Phosphorous Content ◽  
Canned Meat ◽  
The Mean

This study provides the data on dietary exposure of Serbian children to nitrites and phosphorus from meat products by combining individual consumption data with available analytical data of meat products. A total of 2603 and 1900 commercially available meat products were categorized into seven groups and analysed for nitrite and phosphorous content. The highest mean levels of nitrite content, expressed as NaNO2, were found in finely minced cooked sausages (40.25 ± 20.37 mg/kg), followed by canned meat (34.95 ± 22.12 mg/kg) and coarsely minced cooked sausages (32.85 ± 23.25 mg/kg). The EDI (estimated daily intake) of nitrites from meat products, calculated from a National Food Consumption Survey in 576 children aged 1–9 years, indicated that the Serbian children population exceeded the nitrite ADI (acceptable daily intake) proposed by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) in 6.4% of children, with a higher proportion in 1–3-year-old participants. The mean phosphorus concentration varied from 2.71 ± 1.05 g/kg to 6.12 ± 1.33 g/kg in liver sausage and pate and smoked meat products, respectively. The EDI of phosphorus from meat products was far below the ADI proposed by EFSA, indicating that the use of phosphorus additives in Serbian meat products is generally in line with legislation.

scholarly journals Identification of Requirements for Computer-Supported Matching of Food Consumption Data with Food Composition Data

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Koroušić Seljak ◽  
Peter Korošec ◽  
Tome Eftimov ◽  
Marga Ocke ◽  
Jan van der Laan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Composition Data ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
Food Composition Data

scholarly journals Poor Dietary Polyphenol Intake in Childhood Cancer Patients

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashly Liu ◽  
Jennifer Cohen ◽  
Orazio Vittorio
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Total Polyphenol ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Polyphenol Intake

Emerging research demonstrates polyphenol-rich diets like the Mediterranean diet may play a role in improving the outcomes of adult cancer therapy. To date, there are no trials assessing the intake or efficacy of polyphenol-rich diets in childhood cancer patients. In this study we collected dietary data on 59 childhood cancer patients on treatment using a three-pass 24-h dietary recall (24-HDR), which is based on a validated and structured three-part methodology. Polyphenol consumption was calculated by matching the food consumption data with polyphenol content extracted from the most updated Phenol-Explorer database. The mean total polyphenol intake was 173.31 ± 141.02 mg/day. The major food sources of polyphenols were fruits, beverages, and cereals. There were no significant associations with time since diagnosis, body mass index (BMI) z-score, types of cancer, treatment intensity, food-related symptoms, relapse, and total daily polyphenol intake. Further investigation with larger studies will facilitate the steps in assessing the value of polyphenol-rich dietary patterns in future nutritional interventions for childhood cancer patients.

scholarly journals Eating Competence Associated with Food Consumption and Health Outcomes among Brazilian Adult Population

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 3218
Author(s):  
Fabiana Lopes Nalon de Queiroz ◽  
Eduardo Yoshio Nakano ◽  
Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho ◽  
Verônica Cortez Ginani ◽  
André Luiz Fernandes Cançado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
Eating Competence ◽  
Males And Females

This study aimed to associate Eating Competence (EC) with food consumption and health outcomes in the Brazilian adult population. Researchers developed a questionnaire to associate EC with sociodemographic information, health outcomes, and food consumption. Data on body weight and height was referred to by participants in the questionnaire, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated and classified. A question to evaluate the perception of body size was included. After constructing the questionnaire items, content validation and semantic evaluation were performed following the Delphi method with a group of judges composed of 26 health professionals. The judges evaluated the sociodemographic information, health outcomes, and food consumption items associated with the eating competence instrument (previously validated in Brazilian-Portuguese). The final version of the questionnaire was composed of 33 items. Our results confirmed good reliability, responsiveness, and internal consistency. A total of 1810 Brazilians answered the questionnaire. Most of the participants were female, up to 40 years old, with a high education level and high income. Most of the participants did not report diabetes or hypertension. The EC total score did not differ among males and females. Individuals up to 40 years old presented a lower total score. The increase in educational level and income also increased EC total score. Excess weight individuals showed lower EC compared to the normal weight/underweight. Individuals who consumed fruits and/or vegetables five or more days/week presented the best scores for total EC.

scholarly journals Labelling the salt content in foods: a useful tool in reducing sodium intake in Finland

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pirjo Pietinen ◽  
Liisa M Valsta ◽  
Tero Hirvonen ◽  
Harri Sinkko
Keyword(s):  
Salt Intake ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo estimate the impact of choosing food products labelled either as low or high in salt on salt intake in the Finnish adult population.Setting and subjectsThe National FINDIET 2002 survey with 48-hour recalls from 2007 subjects aged 25–64 years. Sodium intake was calculated based on the Fineli® food composition database including the sodium content of natural and processed foods as well as the salt content of recipes. The distribution of salt intake was calculated in different ways: the present situation; assuming that all breads, cheeses, processed meat and fish, breakfast cereals and fat spreads consumed would be either ‘lightly salted’ or ‘heavily salted’ based on the current labelling practice; and, in addition, assuming that all foods would be prepared with 50% less or more salt.ResultsExcluding underreporters, the mean salt intake would be reduced by 1.8 g in men and by 1.0 g in women if the entire population were to choose lightly salted products and further by 2.5 and 1.8 g, respectively, if also salt used in cooking were halved. Choosing heavily salted products would increase salt intake by 2.1 g in men and by 1.4 g in women. In the worst scenarios, salt intake would be further increased by 2.3 g in men and by 1.6 g in women.ConclusionsThese calculations show that the potential impact of labelling and giving consumers the possibility to choose products with less salt is of public health importance. In addition, strategies to reduce the salt content of all food groups are needed.

scholarly journals Estimation of sodium availability in food in Slovenia: results from household food purchase data from 2000 to 2009

2014 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cirila Hlastan Ribič ◽  
Jožica Maučec Zakotnik ◽  
Barbara Koroušić Seljak ◽  
Rok Poličnik ◽  
Urška Blaznik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Purchase ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Brown Bread ◽  
Total Sodium ◽  
Country Specific

Abstract Introduction: The main aim of the study was to estimate average daily sodium availability of Slovenian consumers based on the food purchase data for the period 2000-2009. The secondary aim was to look for food group contributors to sodium availability. Methods: Food purchase records (Household Budget Survey) as well as country-specific reference values and food composition information were used to estimate mean sodium availability of purchased foods (grams of sodium/person/ day - g Na/p/day) as well as food groups and foods with the largest contribution to the total sodium availability. Discussion and results: The mean sodium availability of purchased foods decreased in the period 2000-2009 and was on average 2,104±132 mg Na/p/day, not accounting for ready-made meals, most semi-prepared foods and adding salt during cooking and at the table. The key food group contributors of sodium in Slovenia were breads and bakery products (35.0%), meat products (27.9%), processed vegetables (6.6%) and cheeses (5.3%). Conclusions: Notwithstanding the smaller purchased quantities of higher-sodium foods (e.g. sausages, prosciutto, dry meat, pickled cucumbers) in comparison to larger purchased quantities of the medium-sodium foods (e.g. white bread, mixed bread, brown bread, milk, rolls), both food groups contribute significant amounts of sodium in the diets of Slovenians.

scholarly journals Antybiotykooporność izolowanych z żywności bakterii z rodziny Enterobacteriaceae

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (05) ◽  
pp. 6243-2019
Author(s):  
MAREK SZEWCZYK ◽  
ZENON CZUBA ◽  
ANDRZEJ WICZKOWSKI ◽  
BOGUMIŁA HAJDROWSKA
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Human Therapy ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study was to analyse the susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from food to antibiotics used in human therapy. The tests were conducted on 433 samples of raw and processed meat intended for sale. A total of 114 strains belonging to Enterobacteriaceae were isolated by the classical bacteriological technique. Escherichia, Klebsiella, Serratia, Enterobacter, Proteus, Hafnia, Citrobacter, Salmonella and Shigella were cultured from samples of beef, pork, poultry and ready-made meat products. Antibiotic susceptibility was tested by the mean of E-tests for the following antibiotics: piperacillin, piperacillin with tazobactam, cefotaxime, cefuroxime, imipenem, ceftazidime, gentamycin, tobramycin, ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole. Over 37% of the strains isolated were resistant to some of these antibiotics, and 34% showed resistance to at least 2 of them. Resistance was observed most frequently to cephalosporins, penicillins and trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole, which may suggest that these antibiotics are used excessively in veterinary medicine.

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