[Evaluation of fatty acids and cholesterol intake by a group of students].

The main purpose of this work was the analysis of the composition of fatty acids and cholesterol. The investigation was done among 143 students, with 3-day dietary records method. The research was carried out in the years 2007 and 2008. The average fat intake was 92.7% of RDA. The intakes of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids were 99.4%, 71.2% and 73.3% of recommended levels, respectively. The average intake of cholesterol was in accordance with recommended value 300 mg (91.00%). Intake of fat, fatty acids and cholesterol depended on gender Intake offat, saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids depended on state of health additionally. Intake of saturated fatty acids was different according to place of dwelling. In case of men too much energy from fat (37.9%) was recorded and too much intake of cholesterol (about 58%).