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Most Brazilians have low antioxidant intakes
27 April 2011
Large parts of the adult Brazilian population have dietary vitamin A, C and E intakes below recommended values, according to a new study.
30 March 2016
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States, and to track changes over time. Findings from the survey are used to determine the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases. Information is used to assess nutritional status and its association with health promotion and disease prevention.
The first NHANES was conducted in 1971. The survey conducted between 2001 and 2002 generated data based on 8,940 individuals. The data, published in 2005, include nutrient intakes from food only and do not cover intakes from dietary supplements or over-the-counter medicines (1).
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In 2009, the latest data on the status of vitamin C deficiency in the US population were published. Blood serum concentrations of total vitamin C were measured in 7,277 civilians during NHANES 2003–2004 (2).
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In 2009, the NHANES, 2005–2006, provided an update on nutrient intake distributions from food and water for vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium (3).
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In 2010, an analysis of NHANES 2003-2006 showed nutrition disparities in U.S. sub-populations with differing household income (4, 5).
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27 April 2011
Large parts of the adult Brazilian population have dietary vitamin A, C and E intakes below recommended values, according to a new study.
1 October 2014
A new study suggests that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to abnormalities of the heart’s electrical activity.
8 October 2012
According to a new study from New Zealand, vitamin D supplementation among adults who already have sufficient blood levels does not prevent colds or ease their severity. However, this might not apply to people with low vitamin D levels who may benefit from additional intake.