Estimation of total antioxidant capacity from diet and supplements in US adults.

Given the importance of dietary antioxidants in reducing the risks of chronic diseases, the present study aimed to estimate the intake of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) from diet and dietary supplements of US adults. We utilised the US Department of Agriculture flavonoid and proanthocyanidin databases, dietary supplement data and food consumption data of 4391 US adults aged 19+ years in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2. In order to convert the intake data of individual antioxidant compounds to TAC values, the vitamin C equivalent (VCE) of forty-three antioxidant nutrients measured previously was also applied.

Noodle consumption patterns of American consumers: NHANES 2001-2002.

Although noodles occupy an important place in the dietary lives of Americans, up until the present time research and in-depth data on the noodle consumption patterns of the US population have been very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the food consumption and diet patterns of noodle consumers and non-consumers according to age, gender, income, and ethnicity. The 2001-2002 NHANES databases were used.

Estimation of antioxidant intakes from diet and supplements in U.S. adults.

The importance of antioxidants in reducing risks of chronic diseases has been well established; however, antioxidant intakes by a free-living population have not yet been estimated adequately. In this study, we aimed to estimate total antioxidant intakes from diets and supplement sources in the U.S.

Ready-to-eat breakfast cereal consumption enhances milk and calcium intake in the US population.

Background: Inadequate intake of calcium-rich foods among US adults and children is a public health concern. Fluid milk is one of the best calcium sources because of its bioavailability and its versatility as both a beverage and a complement to various solid foods. One of the foods commonly consumed with milk is ready-to-eat breakfast cereal (RTEC).

Serum homocysteine concentration of US adults associated with fortified cereal consumption.

Background: Elevated serum total homocysteine (tHcy) concentration is implicated in the etiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A significant food source of B-vitamins involved in homocysteine metabolism is ready-to-eat cereal (RTEC) in the U.S.

Is consumption of breakfast associated with body mass index in US adults?

Objective: To test the hypothesis that breakfast consumption is associated with weight status measured by body mass index in US adults.

Design: Analyses of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2000.

Participants/setting: Men and women aged > or = 19 years (N=4,218), excluding pregnant and/or lactating women.