• To validate an eighty-nine-item semi-quantitative FFQ for measurement of nutrient intakes in elderly women. (cambridge.org)
  • The highest correlation coefficients of the energy-adjusted nutrient intakes between the methods were observed for fibre (0·60), Mg (0·56) and folic acid (0·49) and the lowest for protein and vitamin D (both 0·19). (cambridge.org)
  • The cross-classification of energy-adjusted nutrient intakes showed that on average 68 % of the participants (range 62-78 %) were classified into the same or an adjacent quintile category. (cambridge.org)
  • The validity of energy and nutrient intakes measured with the FFQ was moderate as compared with 3 d food records in elderly women. (cambridge.org)
  • However, determining nutrient intakes is critical in examining the effect of nutrition on health and disease. (cambridge.org)
  • The present study examined the nutrient intakes measured in the Kuopio Fracture Prevention Study (OSTPRE-FPS). (cambridge.org)
  • Our aim was to develop a semi-quantitative FFQ for elderly women and to evaluate the relative validity of nutrient intakes estimated by the FFQ as compared with 3 d food records. (cambridge.org)
  • DRI is the general term for a set of reference values used for planning and assessing nutrient intakes of healthy people. (nih.gov)
  • 16 High intakes of fruit and vegetables have been shown to increase concentration of plasma carotenoids and vitamin C, 17 18 both of which have antioxidant properties. (bmj.com)
  • Dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins was only weakly related to a reduced coronary heart disease risk, they write in the December issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ​ (vol 80, issue 6, pp1508-1520). (nutraingredients.com)
  • Some studies showed that people with low intakes of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables were at greater risk for developing these chronic conditions than were people who ate plenty of those foods. (harvard.edu)
  • Antioxidant intake and chromosome translocation frequency among airline pilots. (cdc.gov)
  • Dietary antioxidant intakes were estimated using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and were energy-adjusted. (cdc.gov)
  • We aimed to determine whether higher mortality rates with high milk consumption are modified by fruit and vegetable intake or total antioxidant intake (oxygen radical absorbance capacity). (medscape.com)
  • Total antioxidant consumption showed similar patterns as fruit/vegetable intakes. (medscape.com)
  • Dietary antioxidant intake, especially in women, seems to modify the elevated death rate associated with high milk consumption. (medscape.com)
  • To our knowledge, no previous clinical study has combined milk consumption with fruit and vegetable intake and total antioxidant intake to evaluate associations with the rate of death. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 , 25 , 26 ] Therefore, our main objective in this Swedish cohort study was to determine whether fruit and vegetable intake or total antioxidant intake modifies the previously observed relationship between milk consumption and death. (medscape.com)
  • Intake recommendations for calcium and other nutrients are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine [ 1 ]. (nih.gov)
  • In fact, certain nutrients like protein and fibre sustain longer and provide a feeling of prolonged satiety unlike large, high-fat meals. (familiprix.com)
  • The international team pooled data from nine prospective studies that included information on intakes of vitamin E, carotenoids, and vitamin C, with a 10-year follow-up to check for major incident coronary heart disease events in people who without the disease when the study began. (nutraingredients.com)
  • We examined the association between the frequency of translocations (the most stable form of CA) and the intakes of vitamins C and E, and carotenoids among 82 male airline pilots. (cdc.gov)
  • four of these studies also provided separate information on the consumption of green leafy vegetables. (bmj.com)
  • The summary estimates showed no significant benefits of increasing the consumption of vegetables, fruit, or fruit and vegetables combined. (bmj.com)
  • 5 6 7 8 Low consumption of fruit and vegetables, however, is common throughout the world. (bmj.com)
  • 10 It was estimated that inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetables could have accounted for 2.6 million deaths worldwide in the year 2000. (bmj.com)
  • Water consumption before meals and the replacement of calorically sweetened beverages with water are associated with lower energy intake, and increased plain water intake among adults is associated with significant weight maintenance or loss (3-9). (cdc.gov)
  • High milk consumption might shorten life span through increased oxidative stress. (medscape.com)
  • High milk consumption has long been promoted as strengthening bone and reducing the likelihood of fragility fractures. (medscape.com)
  • However, we recently demonstrated a higher risk of fracture with high daily milk consumption in women. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Mortality rates were also increased in both women and men with high milk consumption. (medscape.com)
  • In Scandinavia, consumption of milk and of fruits and vegetables displays a wide range in intake. (medscape.com)
  • It is found in high amounts in many fruits and vegetables. (healthcastle.com)
  • Foods with a lower energy density, such as fruits and vegetables, are those with a stronger satietogenic effect. (familiprix.com)
  • Fruits and vegetables can occupy a large volume for a low calorie intake. (familiprix.com)
  • One study showed that a diet with high intakes of fruits and vegetables and low in fat would lead to weight loss or weight maintenance in participants. (familiprix.com)
  • The researchers attribute this effect to the energy density of foods, but don't rule out that the total amount of calories, the water content of foods or the presence of dietary fibre in fruits and vegetables could also have a positive effect on body weight. (familiprix.com)
  • Indeed, experimental evidence in animals indicates that galactose-induced aging can be prevented by a higher intake of fruits and vegetables. (medscape.com)
  • There has been a focus on the role of carbohydrates and fibre, 2 3 but the relation between fruit and vegetable intake and incidence of type 2 diabetes is not fully understood. (bmj.com)
  • Fruit, vegetable and dietary carotenoid intakes were estimated by a validated food frequency questionnaire. (mdpi.com)
  • A semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was employed to assess their dietary intake, TWI, plain water, and water intake from beverages and foods. (springer.com)
  • Dietary patterns including the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and the Mediterranean-type diets that further restrict sodium, and moderate alcohol intake are advised. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • 2016). Diet patterns with higher intakes of olive oil are associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes (Sala-Vila et al. (ufl.edu)
  • Only 28% of pregnant women and 27% of breastfeeding women were complied with the adequate intake (AI). (springer.com)
  • Multiple linear regression was used to assess the relationship between fruit and vegetable intakes and skin yellowness adjusting for known confounders. (mdpi.com)
  • More researches are required to assess the water intake and hydration status of the populations. (springer.com)
  • According to 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, mean plain water intake among US adults (aged ≥20 years) was 4.4 cups for men and 4.3 cups for women (14). (cdc.gov)
  • The cross-sectional study was mainly designed to evaluate the water intake, including total water intake (TWI), plain water intake, and water intake from beverages and foods of 200 pregnant women and 150 breastfeeding women in Beijing. (springer.com)
  • Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify sociodemographic characteristics and health-related behaviors and attitudes associated with self-reported drinking water intake of less than 4 cups per day. (cdc.gov)
  • Low drinking water intake was associated with age, region of residence, and several unhealthful behaviors and attitudes. (cdc.gov)
  • Understanding characteristics associated with low drinking water intake may help to identify populations that could benefit from interventions to help adults drink more water. (cdc.gov)
  • The purposes of our study were to use a data set with varied information on behaviors and attitudes to quantify daily drinking water intake, to identify sociodemographic and health characteristics associated with low water intake, and to describe the association of food- and health-related behaviors and attitudes with low drinking water intake. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusion Increasing daily intake of green leafy vegetables could significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and should be investigated further. (bmj.com)
  • Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall. (ewg.org)
  • Supplemental vitamin E intake was not significantly related to reduced coronary heart disease risk, according to the authors. (nutraingredients.com)
  • The each 100 mg increase in daily sodium intake was accompanied with 52 mL increase in TWI. (springer.com)
  • The each 100 mg increase in daily sodium intake was accompanied with 54 mL increase in TWI. (springer.com)
  • Supplemental intake of Vitamin C at very large doses (1,500 mg daily) can interfere with copper metabolism. (healthcastle.com)
  • The aim was to evaluate associations between diet (fruit, vegetable and dietary carotenoid intakes) and skin color in young women. (mdpi.com)
  • The exact mechanisms by which fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of these chronic diseases are not precisely known. (bmj.com)
  • A combination of antioxidants and phytochemicals found in fruit and vegetables might promote health by combating free radicals, which are linked with early phase development of some chronic diseases. (bmj.com)
  • In summary, foods high in fibre, protein and fat last longer in the postprandial state, which is the time after a meal. (familiprix.com)
  • In conclusion, our data suggest that the combined intake of vitamins C and E, ß-carotene, ß-cryptoxanthin, and lutein from food or a diet high in their food sources may protect against IR-induced DNA damage. (cdc.gov)
  • Summary estimates showed that greater intake of green leafy vegetables was associated with a 14% (hazard ratio 0.86, 95% confidence interval 0.77 to 0.97) reduction in risk of type 2 diabetes (P=0.01). (bmj.com)
  • We described the energy contribution of food groups to total dietary energy intake of the Mexican population and by sociodemographic subgroups and compared these results with Mexican dietary recommendations. (eurekamag.com)
  • Foods and beverages were classified into 8 groups (the first 6 were called "basic foods" and the last 2 "discretionary foods"), as follows: 1) cereals, 2) legumes, 3) milk and dairy, 4) meat and animal products, 5) fruit and vegetables, 6) fats and oils, 7) sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and 8) products high in saturated fat and/or added sugar (HSFAS). (eurekamag.com)
  • Overall, discretionary foods contributed more than one-quarter of total energy intake (26%) and were 13 percentage points above the maximum allowed by the recommendations, whereas the intakes of legumes and fruit and vegetables were much lower than recommended. (eurekamag.com)
  • Water intake from foods was the greatest contributor to TWI both in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and maternal dietary intake posed impacts on water intake during pregnancy and lactation. (springer.com)
  • Lignans are compounds present in a variety of plant foods, with high concentrations found in flaxseeds and sesame seeds, as well as in certain plant extracts such as Norway spruce. (lifeextension.com)
  • Consequently, foods with a lower glycemic index have a stronger satiating power than foods with a high glycemic index, because their digestibility is slower, which may even increase their satietogenic effect. (familiprix.com)
  • To produce high-quality evidence and substantiate strong recommendations, future research should address areas where the low quality of evidence was observed (for example, intake of dietary fiber, fish, egg, meat, dairy products, fruit juice, and nuts) and emphasize focus on dietary factors not yet conclusively investigated. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this study was consequently to investigate the association between dietary fiber intake as well as the main food sources of fiber, i.e. fruit and vegetables and whole grains, and risk of incident aortic stenosis. (lu.se)
  • A comprehensive understanding of how these factors are related to water intake may help identify populations and associated attitudes and behaviors amenable to intervention. (cdc.gov)
  • Although water intake has been associated with individual factors (eg, physical activity, age), little is known about how water intake is related to other food- and health-related behaviors and attitudes (14-17). (cdc.gov)
  • Absorption of calcium from food is about 45% at intakes of 200 mg/day but only 15% when intakes are higher than 2,000 mg/day [ 6 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Hunger and fullness are among the main factors that influence our food intake. (familiprix.com)
  • The higher a food's glycemic index, the more the carbohydrates in that food have the potential to rapidly raise blood sugar. (familiprix.com)
  • In fact, the high contents of fibres, proteins and lipids of a food or a meal reduce the glycemic index and slow down the speed of digestion. (familiprix.com)
  • For example, heating a food to a high temperature will change its structure, which can make it more easily digestible by enzymes and, therefore, less satiating. (familiprix.com)
  • We observed a significant and inverse association between the frequency of translocations and the intake of vitamin C, ß-cryptoxanthin, lutein-zeaxanthin (hereafter referred to as lutein), and ß-carotene from food. (cdc.gov)
  • The FFQ is a useful tool to estimate long-term habitual dietary intake, can be self-administered and is relatively inexpensive. (cambridge.org)
  • Cox regression was used to estimate the association between dietary intakes and incident aortic stenosis. (lu.se)
  • Overweight and obesity prevalences in Mexico are among the highest in the world, with dietary factors being the third-leading category of risk contributing to the burden of disease. (eurekamag.com)
  • Health risks (eg, dental caries, obesity) associated with intake of high levels of calorically sweetened beverages (eg, regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks) decrease when plain drinking water is substituted for these beverages (1,2). (cdc.gov)
  • In linear dose-response meta-analysis of the observational studies, each 10-unit increase in metabolic equivalent of task (MET)-h/week higher recreational physical activity was associated with 15% and 14% lower risk of all-cause (95% confidence interval [CI]: 8%-22%, studies = 12, deaths = 3670) and breast cancer-specific mortality (95% CI: 4%-23%, studies = 11, deaths = 1632), respectively. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • Nonlinear dose-response meta-analyses indicated 48% lower all-cause and 38% lower breast cancer-specific mortality with increasing recreational physical activity up to 20 MET-h/week, but little further reduction in risk at higher levels. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • Epidemiologic research has suggested that higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, and wholegrains can lower risk of coronary heart disease. (nutraingredients.com)
  • Active transport is responsible for most absorption when calcium intakes are lower, and passive diffusion accounts for an increasing proportion of calcium absorption as intakes rise. (nih.gov)
  • Potato wedges have a lower glycemic index than mashed potatoes which, in turn, have a higher glycemic index. (familiprix.com)
  • 4 Several of these intervention studies have included the promotion of fruit and vegetables in the diet. (bmj.com)
  • 9 In 2002 the National Diet and Nutrition Survey showed that 86% of all men and women in the United Kingdom consumed less than the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, with 62% consuming less than three portions. (bmj.com)
  • 2016). The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest an oil intake of about 5 teaspoons daily for a standard diet of about 2000 calories (USDHHS and USDA 2015). (ufl.edu)
  • Consequently, a diet high in fat will not suppress hunger. (familiprix.com)
  • In people with a condition called hemochromatosis, which causes the body to store too much iron, high doses of Vitamin C could worsen iron overload and lead to the damage of body tissues. (healthcastle.com)
  • Our objective was to describe the characteristics of people who have a low intake of drinking water and to determine associations between their behaviors and attitudes and their intake of water. (cdc.gov)
  • People who supplement with high doses of vitamin C could be reducing their risk of major heart disease events like heart attack, suggests a new analysis of prospective studies. (nutraingredients.com)
  • In fact, 30% of the people who have high blood pressure don't even realize it. (vitanetonline.com)
  • High blood pressure (also known as hypertension ) affects about 65 million Americans, or about 1 in 3 adults. (vitanetonline.com)
  • 15 As yet no firm conclusions have been made as to whether increasing intake of fruit and vegetables can decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes itself, given the abundance of conflicting evidence within the literature. (bmj.com)
  • Due to special physical status, pregnant and breastfeeding women are always those who suffer a high risk of dehydration. (springer.com)
  • Although there is lack of tenable evidence to support the positive effect of increased water intake on milk production, substantial water loss via milk puts women at a high risk of dehydration, which lays an adverse effect on maternal health [ 11 ]. (springer.com)
  • The pathophysiology of aortic stenosis is however similar to other cardiovascular diseases that fiber intake has been associated with. (lu.se)
  • An inverse relationship exists between calcium intake and absorption. (nih.gov)
  • Both excessive intake and insufficient intake exert a negative impact on body health. (springer.com)
  • Contrary to what one might think, a large meal, very high in calories, provides a low level of satiety and, for this reason, would encourage overconsumption. (familiprix.com)
  • Feature papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. (mdpi.com)
  • For example, clinical or public health messages about water intake could be bundled with messages about associated health behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • In very high levels, they are capable of damaging cells and genetic material. (harvard.edu)
  • The resulting oil is tasteless, colorless, and odorless, similar to commonly consumed refined vegetable oils (ISEO 2016). (ufl.edu)
  • To promote appropriate water intake of pregnant and nursing women, many countries and institutions have set AIs for TWI of their own. (springer.com)
  • Fruit and vegetables contain carotenoid pigments, which accumulate in human skin, contributing to its yellowness. (mdpi.com)
  • With today's society constantly frowning upon aging and advertisements constantly urging consumers to buy products to tighten, firm, and rejuvenate their skin, our society has placed a very high value on youthful appearances. (vitanetonline.com)