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Nutrition disparities in adult US sub‐populations: An analysis of NHANES 2003–2008
Author(s) -
Fulgoni Victor,
McBurney Michael I.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.768.3
Using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003–2008, we determined usual intake for dietary fiber (DF), vitamin A (including beta carotene separately), C, D, E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and folate by age/gender, race/ethnicity (W: White, B: Black, and MA: Mexican American), and poverty income ratio (PIR: ≤1.85 or >1.85). Only data from subjects 19+yrs with reliable dietary records were used; pregnant and lactating females were excluded. Large percentages of the population, influenced by gender, have inadequate intake (1.85 (6.5 ± 0.2 vs. 7.9 ± 0.1; 6.1 ± 0.2 vs. 7.7 ± 0.1, mg/d respectively). Differences in mean intake also affected the percentage of the population meeting recommended levels. In conclusion, PIR and race/ethnicity need to be considered in policies to address nutrient inadequacies in the adult population. (Supported by DSM Nutritional Products Inc.)