scholarly journals Intake of Vitamin E and C in Women of Reproductive Age: Results from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS)

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1954
Author(s):  
Dolores Busso ◽  
Andrea David ◽  
Reyna Penailillo ◽  
Guadalupe Echeverría ◽  
Attilio Rigotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
American Study ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Vitamin E And C

Vitamin E was identified as a lipophilic compound essential to maintain rat pregnancy. Low vitamin E intake during early pregnancy associates with congenital malformations and embryonic loss in animals and with miscarriage and intrauterine growth restriction in humans. Vitamin E protects cell membranes from lipoperoxidation and exerts non-antioxidant activities. Its function can be restored by vitamin C; thus, intake and circulating levels of both micronutrients are frequently analyzed together. Although substantial vitamin E inadequacy was reported worldwide, its consumption in Latin America (LatAm) is mostly unknown. Using data from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (Estudio Latinoamericano de Nutrición y Salud, ELANS), we evaluated vitamin E and C intake in women of reproductive age (WRA) from eight LatAm countries and identified their main food sources. Two non-consecutive 24-h dietary recalls in 3704 women aged from 15 to 49 years and living in urban locations showed low average intake of vitamin E (7.9 mg/day vs. estimated average requirement (EAR) of 12 mg/day) and adequate overall vitamin C consumption (95.5 mg/day vs. EAR of 60 mg/day). The mean regional inadequacy was 89.6% for vitamin E and 36.3% for vitamin C. The primary food sources of vitamin E were fats and oils, as well as vegetables. Vitamin C intake was explained mainly by the consumption of fruit juices, fruits, and vegetables. Combined deficient intake of both vitamins was observed in 33.7% of LatAm women. Although the implications of low antioxidant vitamins’ consumption in WRA are still unclear, the combined deficient intake of both vitamins observed in one-third of ELANS participants underscores the need for further research on this topic.

Contribution of food groups to energy, grams and nutrients-to-limit: The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health/Estudio Latino Americano de Nutrición y Salud (ELANS)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Regina Mara Fisberg ◽  
Ana Carolina Barco Leme ◽  
Ágatha Nogueira Previdelli ◽  
Aline Veroneze de Mello ◽  
Angela Martinez Arroyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
American Study ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Latin Americans

ABSTRACT Objective: To quantify the energy, nutrients-to-limit and total gram amount consumed, and identify their top food sources consumed by Latin Americans. Design: Data from The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS). Setting: ELANS is a cross-sectional study representative of eight Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Participants: Two 24h dietary recalls on non-consecutive days were used to estimate usual dietary intake of 9218 participants with ages between 15-65years. “What We Eat in America” food classification system developed by USDA was adapted and used to classify all food items consumed by the ELANS population. Food sources of energy, added sugars, saturated fatty acids (SFA), sodium and total gram amount consumed were identified and ranked based on percentage contribution to intake of total amount. Results: Three-highest ranked food categories of total energy consumed were: rice (10.3%), yeast breads (6.9%), and turnovers and other grain-based items (6.8%). Highest ranked food sources of total gram amount consumed were: fruit drinks (9.6%), other 100% juice (9.3%), and rice (8.3%). Three highest ranked sources for added sugars were: other 100% juice (24.1%), fruit drinks (16.5%), and sugar and honey (12.4%). SFA ranked foods were: turnovers and other grain-based (12.6%), cheese (11.9%), and pizza (10.3%). Three top sources of sodium were: rice (13.9%), soups (9.1%), and rice mixed dishes (7.3%). Conclusion: Identification of top sources of energy and nutrients-to-limit among Latin Americans is critical for designing strategies to help them meet nutrient recommendations within energy needs.

scholarly journals Top food sources of energy and nutrients-to-limit among Latin Americans: Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health Study (ELANS) 2014–2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Mara Fisberg ◽  
Ana Carolina Leme ◽  
Aline Veroneze de Mello ◽  
Cristiane Salles ◽  
Angela Arroyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
American Study ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Latin Americans ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

AbstractIntroductionAlthough evidence shows some decrease in energy intake, consumption of added sugars, solid fat acids (SFA), and sodium are still high among Latin Americans. This study evaluated top food sources contributing to the percentage of energy and nutrients-to-limit among Latin Americans.Materials and MethodsLatin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) cross-sectional included 9,218 adults from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. 24h-recalls were used and foods were identified via adaptation of “What We Eat in America” system. Food sources of energy and nutrient-to-limit were ranked based on the percentage of intake contribution.ResultsArgentina energy food sources were pizza (11.8%), and meats (5.7%); added sugars were sweetened beverages (14.3%), and quick breads (12.4%); SFA was pizza (22.2%) and meats (7.8%); and sodium was pizza (15.5%), and soup (7.6%). Brazil energy sources were alcoholic beverages (9.3%), and pizza (6.9%); added sugars were sweetened beverages (14.7%) and desserts (14.3%); SFA and sodium were pizza (9.0% and 9.9%) and sandwiches (9.4%). Chile energy sources were pizza (11.9%) and grain-based dishes (5.6%); added sugars were sweet bakeries (16.6%) and sweetened beverages (13.8%); SFA and sodium were pizza (19.6% and 21.2%) and sandwiches (7.4% and 7.7%). Colombia energy sources were pizza (6.6%) and alcoholic beverages (5.6%); added sugars were snacks (15.2%) and desserts (12.9%); SFA were desserts (9.7%) and pizza (7.6%); and sodium were soups (11.8%) and pizza (10.5%). Costa Rica energy sources were pizza (8.7%) and alcoholic beverages (6.9%), added sugars were sweetened beverages (13.0%) and candy (10.5%); SFA was pizza (12.0%) and Mexican dishes (8.9%); and sodium was pizza (13.5%) and sandwiches (8.8%). Ecuador energy sources were grain dishes (7.7%) and alcoholic beverages (6.8%), added sugars were sweetened beverages (14.6%) and desserts (12.6%), SFA was pizza (8.8%) and grain-based dishes (7.5%), and sodium were Asian dishes (10.4%) and grain-based dishes (9.2%). Peru energy sources were grain-based dishes (8.9%) and alcoholic beverages (8.2%), added sugars were yogurts (18.6%) and sweetened beverages (14.3%), SFA was pizza (8.6%) and sandwiches (8.1%), and sodium were grain-based dishes (17.2%) and cooked grains (14.9%). Venezuela energy sources were grain-based dishes (6.9%) and alcoholic beverages (6.1%), added sugars were sweetened beverages (13.5%) and desserts (11.3%), SFA were grain-based dishes (11.3%) and meats (7.7%), and sodium were sandwiches (9.0%) and grain-based dishes (7.9%).DiscussionAwareness of food sources is critical for designing strategies to help Latin Americans meet nutrient recommendations within energy needs.

scholarly journals Energy intake and food sources of eight Latin American countries: results from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (14) ◽  
pp. 2535-2547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Kovalskys ◽  
Mauro Fisberg ◽  
Georgina Gómez ◽  
Rossina G Pareja ◽  
Martha C Yépez García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
American Study ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Main Food ◽  
Sugary Drinks

AbstractObjectiveFew previous studies in Latin America (LA) have provided data on dietary intake composition with a standardized methodology. The present study aimed to characterize energy intake (EI) and to describe the main food sources of energy in representative samples of the urban population from eight LA countries from the Latin American Study in Nutrition and Health (ELANS).DesignCross-sectional study. Usual dietary intake was assessed with two non-consecutive 24 h dietary recalls.SettingUrban areas from eight countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela), September 2014 to July 2015.SubjectsAdolescents and adults aged 15–65 years. Final sample comprised 9218 individuals, of whom 6648 (72·1 %) were considered plausible reporters.ResultsOverall, mean EI was 8196 kJ/d (1959 kcal/d), with a balanced distribution of macronutrients (54 % carbohydrate, 30 % fat, 16 % protein). Main food sources of energy were grains, pasta and bread (28 %), followed by meat and eggs (19 %), oils and fats (10 %), non-alcoholic homemade beverages (6 %) and ready-to-drink beverages (6 %). More than 25 % of EI was provided from food sources rich in sugar and fat, like sugary drinks, pastries, chips and candies. Meanwhile, only 18 % of EI was from food sources rich in fibre and micronutrients, such as whole grains, roots, fruits, vegetables, beans, fish and nuts. No critical differences were observed by gender or age.ConclusionsPublic health efforts oriented to diminish consumption of refined carbohydrates, meats, oils and sugar and to increase nutrient dense-foods are a priority in the region to drive to a healthier diet.

scholarly journals Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS): rationale and study design

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Fisberg ◽  
◽  
I. Kovalskys ◽  
G. Gómez ◽  
A. Rigotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Study Design ◽  
American Study ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Nutrition And Health

scholarly journals Developing a cooperative multicenter study in Latin America: Lessons learned from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health Project

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Fisberg ◽  
Irina Kovalskys ◽  
Georgina Gómez Salas ◽  
Rossina Gabriella Pareja Torres ◽  
Martha Cecilia Yépez García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
American Study ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Data Quality Control ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Study Results

This report examines the challenges of conducting a multicenter, cross-sectional study of countries with diverse cultures, and shares the lessons learned. The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) was used as a feasibility study involving the most populous cities of eight countries in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela) in 2014–2015, about 40% of the population of the Americas. The target sample included 9 000 individuals, 15–65 years of age, and was stratified by geographic location (only urban areas), gender, age, and socioeconomic status. Six principal challenges were identified: team structuring and site selections; developing a single protocol; obtaining ethic approvals; completing simultaneous fieldwork; ensuring data quality; and extracting data and maintaining consistency across databases. Lessons learned show that harmonization, pilot study, uniformity of procedures, high data quality control, and communication and collaboration across sites are imperative. Barriers included organizational complexity, recruitment of collaborators and research staff, institutional cooperation, development of infrastructure, and identification of resources. Consensus on uniform measures and outcomes and data collection methodology, as well as a plan for data management and analysis, communication, publication, and dissemination of study results should be in place prior to beginning fieldwork. While challenging, such studies offer great potential for building a scientific base for studies on nutrition, physical activity, and other health topics, while facilitating comparisons among countries.

scholarly journals Total and added sugars consumption in Argentina: Their contribution to daily energy intake. Results from Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Kovalskys ◽  
Brian M. Cavagnari ◽  
Andrea Favieri ◽  
Luciana Zonis ◽  
Viviana Guajardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Latin American ◽  
American Study ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Daily Energy Intake ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Daily Energy

scholarly journals Effects of Vitamin E and Vitamin C on Mercury Induced Toxicity in Mice

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Huq ◽  
MA Awal ◽  
M Mostofa ◽  
A Ghosh ◽  
AR Das
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Alpha Tocopherol ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Group B ◽  
Vitamin E And C

The present study was undertaken to find out the efficacy of vitamin E and/or vitamin C against mercury (Hg) induced toxicity in mice. Sixty mice were randomly divided into 5 equal groups (n=12). One group of mice (Group A) was kept as control and each of rest four groups (B, C, D and E) were fed with mercuric chloride (HgCl2) in drinking water @ 65 mg/L. In addition to HgCl2 alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) @ 100 mg/L, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) @ 250 mg/L and combination of vitamin E and vitamin C at same dose were given to the mice of groups C, D and E respectively. All treatments were continued for 28 consecutive days. Four mice of each group were sacrificed on day 1, 14 and 28 and efficacy of vitamin E and vitamin C against Hg induced toxicity were evaluated by observing toxic signs, body weight, hemato-biochemical parameters and postmortem lesions. Mild (++) toxic signs as evident by reduced feed and water intake, salivation, vomiting, excitement, muscle tremor, ataxia, restlessness, incordination and ruffled hair coat were observed from 2nd week (group B) and from 3rd week (group C and D) by intoxication with HgCl2. Significant (P<0.01) reduction of body weight (18.38%) and hematological parameters i.e. TEC (19.88%), TLC (27.89%), Hb content (34.09%) and PCV (9.15%) were observed at day 28 in HgCl2 induced intoxicated mice (group B). At identical period in same group biochemical parameters i.e. AST (46.99%) and ALT (58.72%) increased significantly (p<0.01). Pinpoint hemorrhages throughout the liver and highly (++++) congested kidney was also observed at post mortem (group B). All the parameters i.e. toxic signs, body weight, hemato-biochemical and post mortem lesions were found to be slight (+) or mild (++) and/or improved in rest three groups of mice following treatment with vitamin E, vitamin C and combination of vitamin E and vitamin C. The present study reveals that vitamin E and C have a protective role against Hg poisoning. However, combination of vitamin E and C gave better results.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i2.16949 Progress. Agric. 19(2): 93 - 100, 2008

scholarly journals A Prospective Cohort Study of Vitamins B, C, E, and Multivitamin Intake and Endometriosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Darling ◽  
Jorge E. Chavarro ◽  
Susan Malspeis ◽  
Holly R. Harris ◽  
Stacey A. Missmer
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
B Vitamins ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Protective Mechanism ◽  
Incident Cases

Purpose Diet is a potentially modifiable risk factor for endometriosis. It has been hypothesized that vitamins C, E, and the B vitamins may influence factors involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis, such as oxidative stress and steroid hormone metabolism. In this large, prospective cohort study, we examined the relation between intake of vitamins C, E, the B vitamins, and the use of multivitamin supplements and diagnosis of endometriosis. Methods Data were collected from women in the Nurses' Health Study II between 1991 and 2005. Diet was assessed via food frequency questionnaire. Incidence rate ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated using time-varying Cox proportional hazards models. Results A total of 1383 incident cases of laparoscopically-confirmed endometriosis were observed among 70,617 women during 735,286 person years of follow-up. Intakes of thiamine (B1) (RR = 0.84, CI = 0.72-0.99; P-value, test for linear trend[P] = 0.04), folate (B9) (RR = 0.79, CI = 0.66-0.93; P = 0.003), vitamin C (RR = 0.81, CI = 0.68-0.95; P = 0.02), and vitamin E (RR = 0.70, CI = 0.59-0.83; P<0.0001) solely from food sources were inversely related to endometriosis diagnosis. However, intakes of these nutrients from supplements alone were unrelated to endometriosis. Conclusion Thiamine, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin E from food sources are inversely related to endometriosis risk. Our results suggest that the protective mechanism may not be related to the nutrients themselves but rather other components of foods rich in these micronutrients or factors correlated with diets high in these vitamin-rich foods.

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