scholarly journals Dietary fat intake – food sources and dietary correlates in the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 559-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Mattisson ◽  
Elisabet Wirfält ◽  
Carin Andrén ◽  
Bo Gullberg ◽  
Göran Berglund
Keyword(s):  
Disease Risk ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plant Foods ◽  
Fat Consumption ◽  
Diet And Cancer

AbstractObjectives:To identify food sources of fat, to compare food and nutrient intakes at different levels of relative fat intake, and to examine the contribution of different food groups to the variation in relative fat intake. Relative fat intake was expressed as energy contributed by fat in percentage of non-alcohol energy.Design:Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study. An interview-based diet history method, a structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were used to obtain data. Analysis of variance compared food and nutrient intakes across quintiles of relative fat intake. Stepwise regression examined the contribution of food groups to the variation in relative fat intake.Setting:Baseline examinations were conducted between 1991 and 1996 in the city of Malmö, southern Sweden.Subjects:A sub-sample of 7055 women and 3240 men of the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort.Results:The major fat sources were dairy products, margarines, meat & meat products, and cakes & buns. Most plant foods, especially fruit, vegetables and breakfast cereals, were negatively associated with fat intake. Low fat consumers had significantly higher intakes of dietary fibre, vitamin C, β-carotene, folic acid, iron, zinc and calcium. Intakes of all types of fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins were positively associated with fat consumption.Conclusions:The results suggest that many food groups and nutrients may confound the associations between relative fat intake and disease. Plant foods, especially, are important to consider in studies of fat intake and disease risk.

scholarly journals Nutrition risk in the child and adolescent population of the Basque country: the enKid Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 96 (S1) ◽  
pp. S58-S66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Aranceta Bartrina ◽  
Lluis Serra-Majem ◽  
Carmen Pérez-Rodrigo ◽  
Lourdes Ribas-Barba ◽  
Alfonso Delgado-Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Basque Country ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Dietary Reference Intake ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Cross-sectional population studies provide valuable information for nutrition surveillance and planning intervention strategies. The enKid Study is the largest nutrition survey on the child and adolescent Spanish population to date. In the present paper, nutrition risks in children and young people of the Basque country based on the enKid Study subsample for the Basque region are presented. Dietary assessment was completed by means of a 24 h recall and a food frequency questionnaire completed in an interview with the mother or caregiver for children under 13 years. A second 24 h recall was completed on 25 % of the sample. Body weight, height and circumference were measured on each individual. Overweight and obesity were defined using Coleet al.cut-offs. Fat intake supplied 40 % of energy intake and saturated fats 13·8 %. Overall, 80 % of the sample had intakes of fat above 35 %. Main food sources of fats were added fats (32 %), meat (20 %) and milk products (20 %). Buns, cakes and pastry supplied 11 % of total fat intake. The nutrients showing the highest proportion of people who did not reach one third (33 %) of the Spanish dietary reference intake levels were vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A and folate. Prevailing food pattern showed a high consumption of meat and meat products, milk, dairy products and cereals. Conversely, consumption of fruit, vegetables and fish was low; in fact, 89 % of the sample had a normal consumption of fruit and vegetables below five portions a day. Prevalence of obesity was estimated at 3·94 %, and 17·85 % of the sample was classified as overweight.

Contribution of food groups to energy, grams and nutrients-to-limit: The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health/Estudio Latino Americano de Nutrición y Salud (ELANS)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Regina Mara Fisberg ◽  
Ana Carolina Barco Leme ◽  
Ágatha Nogueira Previdelli ◽  
Aline Veroneze de Mello ◽  
Angela Martinez Arroyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
American Study ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Latin American Study ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Latin Americans

ABSTRACT Objective: To quantify the energy, nutrients-to-limit and total gram amount consumed, and identify their top food sources consumed by Latin Americans. Design: Data from The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS). Setting: ELANS is a cross-sectional study representative of eight Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Participants: Two 24h dietary recalls on non-consecutive days were used to estimate usual dietary intake of 9218 participants with ages between 15-65years. “What We Eat in America” food classification system developed by USDA was adapted and used to classify all food items consumed by the ELANS population. Food sources of energy, added sugars, saturated fatty acids (SFA), sodium and total gram amount consumed were identified and ranked based on percentage contribution to intake of total amount. Results: Three-highest ranked food categories of total energy consumed were: rice (10.3%), yeast breads (6.9%), and turnovers and other grain-based items (6.8%). Highest ranked food sources of total gram amount consumed were: fruit drinks (9.6%), other 100% juice (9.3%), and rice (8.3%). Three highest ranked sources for added sugars were: other 100% juice (24.1%), fruit drinks (16.5%), and sugar and honey (12.4%). SFA ranked foods were: turnovers and other grain-based (12.6%), cheese (11.9%), and pizza (10.3%). Three top sources of sodium were: rice (13.9%), soups (9.1%), and rice mixed dishes (7.3%). Conclusion: Identification of top sources of energy and nutrients-to-limit among Latin Americans is critical for designing strategies to help them meet nutrient recommendations within energy needs.

scholarly journals Projected effects on salt purchases following implementation of a national salt reduction policy in South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Rhoda N. Ndanuko ◽  
Maria Shahid ◽  
Alexandra Jones ◽  
Terry Harris ◽  
Joel Maboreke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Category ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Salt Reduction ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Objective: To assess the contribution of different food groups to total salt purchases and to evaluate the estimated reduction in salt purchases if mandatory maximum salt limits in South African legislation were being complied with. Design: This study conducted a cross-sectional analysis of purchasing data from Discovery Vitality members. Data were linked to the South African FoodSwitch database to determine the salt content of each food product purchased. Food category and total annual salt purchases were determined by summing salt content (kg) per each unit purchased across a whole year. Reductions in annual salt purchases were estimated by applying legislated maximum limits to product salt content. Setting: South Africa Participants: The study utilised purchasing data from 344,161 households, members of Discovery Vitality, collected for a whole year between January and December 2018. Results: Vitality members purchased R12.8 billion worth of food products in 2018, representing 9,562 products from which 264,583 kg of salt were purchased. The main contributors to salt purchases were bread and bakery products (23.3%); meat and meat products (19%); dairy (12.2%); sauces, dressings, spreads and dips (11.8%); and convenience foods (8.7%). The projected total quantity of salt that would be purchased after implementation of the salt legislation was 250,346 kg, a reduction of 5.4% from 2018 levels. Conclusions: A projected reduction in salt purchases of 5.4% from 2018 levels suggests that meeting the mandatory maximum salt limits in South Africa will make a meaningful contribution to reducing salt purchases.

scholarly journals Breakfast consumption is positively associated with nutrient adequacy in Canadian children and adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 112 (8) ◽  
pp. 1373-1383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan I. Barr ◽  
Loretta DiFrancesco ◽  
Victor L. Fulgoni
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breakfast Consumption ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
The Impact

Although breakfast is associated with more favourable nutrient intake profiles in children, limited data exist on the impact of breakfast on nutrient adequacy and the potential risk of excessive intakes. Accordingly, we assessed differences in nutrient intake and adequacy among breakfast non-consumers, consumers of breakfasts with ready-to-eat cereal (RTEC) and consumers of other types of breakfasts. We used cross-sectional data from 12 281 children and adolescents aged 4–18 years who took part in the nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey, 2004. Mean nutrient intakes (obtained using a multiple-pass 24 h recall method) were compared among the breakfast groups using covariate-adjusted regression analysis. Usual nutrient intake distributions, generated using the National Cancer Institute method, were used to determine the prevalence of nutrient inadequacy or the potential risk of excessive intakes from food sources alone and from the combination of food plus supplements. Of these Canadian children, 10 % were breakfast non-consumers, 33 % were consumers of RTEC breakfasts and 57 % were consumers of other types of breakfasts. Non-consumption of breakfast increased with age (4–8 years: 2 %; 9–13 years: 9 %; 14–18 years: 18 %). Breakfast consumers had higher covariate-adjusted intakes of energy, many nutrients and fibre, and lower fat intakes. The prevalence of nutrient inadequacy for vitamin D, Ca, Fe and Mg (from food alone or from the combination of food plus supplements) was highest in breakfast non-consumers, intermediate in consumers of other types of breakfasts and lowest in consumers of RTEC breakfast. For vitamin A, P and Zn, breakfast non-consumers had a higher prevalence of nutrient inadequacy than both breakfast groups. The potential risk of excessive nutrient intakes was low in all groups. Efforts to encourage and maintain breakfast consumption in children and adolescents are warranted.

scholarly journals Foods contributing to sodium intake and urinary sodium excretion in a group of Australian women

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1837-1842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer B Keogh ◽  
Kylie Lange ◽  
Rebecca Hogarth ◽  
Peter M Clifton
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Urinary Sodium Excretion ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Creatinine Excretion ◽  
Food Records

AbstractObjectivesTo identify food sources of Na in a group of community-dwelling women in Adelaide, South Australia. A secondary aim was to measure Na excretion in this group.DesignSurvey.SettingCommunity setting, Adelaide, South Australia.SubjectsSeventy healthy women (mean age 48·6 (sd8·1) years, mean BMI 28·6 (sd6·3) kg/m2) living in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia and participating in a validation study of an FFQ. Dietary intake was derived from two 4 d weighed food records. Foods from the 4 d weighed food records were grouped according to foods or food groups to establish contributors to Na intake. Na excretion was measured in two 24 h urine samples. Completeness of urine collections was verified using creatinine excretion.ResultsBread alone contributed 19·0 % of Na intake, with an overall contribution from the breads and cereals group of 32·5 %. Meat products contributed 14·4 % of intake, the dairy and eggs group (excluding cheese) 9·6 % and combination dishes (e.g. pizza, quiche, sandwiches and stir fry dishes) 8·4 %. Na excretion was 126 (sd42) mmol/d, i.e. approximately 7·6 (sd2.5) g salt/d. Seventy per cent of participants (n48) had Na excretion ≥100 mmol/d (146 (sd34) mmol/d).ConclusionsEffective Na reduction could be achieved by reducing the amount in staple foods such as bread and meat products.

scholarly journals Nutrients and foods consumed by New Zealand children on schooldays and non-schooldays

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E Rockell ◽  
Winsome R Parnell ◽  
Noela C Wilson ◽  
Paula ML Skidmore ◽  
Asher Regan
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo describe and compare food and nutrient intakes in New Zealand (NZ) children on schooldays and non-schooldays.DesignSecondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the NZ 2002 Children’s Nutrition Survey. Dietary intake was assessed using computer-assisted multi-pass 24 h dietary recalls in the home. Data were adjusted for survey weightings to be representative of the NZ population. The effect of day category on nutrient intake, and likelihood of consumption of food categories were determined using linear and logistic regression.SettingNZ homes and schools.SubjectsA total of 2572 children (538 non-schooldays and 2034 schooldays) at the age of 5–14 years.ResultsThere were differences in the proportion consuming some food groups between schooldays and non-schooldays, although the majority of nutrient intakes including energy did not differ by day category. Mean cholesterol intake was higher on non-schooldays; dietary fibre and available carbohydrate, in particular sucrose and fructose, were higher on schooldays. Hot chips were twice as likely to be consumed on a non-schoolday. Soft drink consumption was higher on non-schooldays for Māori/New Zealand European and others and powdered drinks/cordial consumption did not vary by day category. More children consumed snack bars (normal weight, obese), fruit, sandwiches, biscuits/crackers and snack foods on schooldays. There was no difference in consumption of pies/sausage rolls by day category.ConclusionsThe proportion of consumers of a variety of foods differed significantly between non-schooldays and schooldays; few nutrient intakes differed. The present study indicates that family food, wherever it is consumed, is the mainstay of nutrition for NZ schoolchildren.

scholarly journals Analysis of Nutrient Intakes And Food Sources of Selected Breastfeeding Mothers In Metro Manila, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imelda Agdeppa ◽  
Ma. Rosel Custodio ◽  
Keith Tanda
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Powdered Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Metro Manila ◽  
Percent Contribution ◽  
Almost All

Abstract Background: This study evaluated the food and nutrient intakes of breastfeeding mothers and identified the top food sources for their nutrient intakes. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational, non-interventional study conducted in one of the private medical centers in Metro Manila, Philippines. Participants: The sample size included 70 mothers of healthy, term, exclusively breastfed infants aged 21-26 days at enrollment. Quantitative dietary data was collected by a 3-day non-consecutive dietary diary for each visit during the clinic hours. Mean food intakes were calculated. A software known as PC-SIDE program or PC-Software for Intake Distribution Estimation was used in the estimation of inadequate intakes. Results: The mean energy intake of breastfeeding mothers was 2516.7 kcal/day, which was 28.6% higher than the EER of 1957 kcal/day. Protein intake was inadequate (37%) while fat intake was excessive by 4%. Nutrient inadequacy is high for almost all nutrients: iron (99%), folate (96%), riboflavin (39%), vitamin B6 (63%), vitamin B12 (46%) and thiamine (22%). The top 5-food sources with highest percent contribution to energy are rice (43.1%), bread (8.1%), pork (7.7%), powdered milk (5.9%), and sweet bakery products (5%). Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of protein and micronutrient inadequacies in the diet of breastfeeding mothers, which may be explained by the low variety and nutrient-poor foods consumed by the mothers. Understanding the dietary patterns and nutrient gaps of breastfeeding mothers may help target appropriate nutritional and behavioral interventions to improve their nutritional status, and also ensure adequate levels of nutrients in their milk for the growth and development of infants.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ASUPAN LEMAK DENGAN KADAR HS-CRP SERUM PADA MAHASISWA OBES DAN TIDAK OBES DI FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS SAM RATULANGI MANADO

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fajar Aprilianti ◽  
Shirley E.S. Kawengian ◽  
Alexander S. L. Bolang
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Dietary Fat ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Dietary Fat Intake ◽  
Fat Consumption ◽  
Hs Crp

Abstract: Fat consumption is now a growing thing in the notice due to changes lifestyle. Excessive fat will increase the risk of obesity and accounted for heart disease. Fat is the most dense source of energy, which produces 9 kcal / gram with the the total dietary fat consumption which is good for health should be 20-30% of the total energy needs. High sensitive C-reactive protein (hs CRP) is a very sensitive test for the detection of cardiovascular risk, coronary heart disease (CHD). The objective of this study was to examine the association between dietary fat intake and levels of hs CRP among the medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado. This study was an analytical cross-sectional design, conducted in November - December 2012 with 59 respondents. Using the Mann Whitney test, the result showed that there was no difference in dietary fat intake of obes and non-obes (p = 0.85 > 0.05  with z =  -0,19). Levels of hs-CRP serum obes and non-obes showed that there was difference (p = 0.00 < 0.05 with z= -3,55). Spearman rank test, the result showed that there was no significant association between dietary fat intake and levels of hs-CRP among the medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi. Manado (p = 0,61 > 0,05 with r = 0,06). Keywords: Dietary fat intake, hs-CRP levels, CHD, Obesity. Abstrak: Konsumsi lemak saat ini merupakan hal yang semakin di perhatikan karena perubahan gaya hidup. Lemak yang berlebihan akan meningkatkan obesitas dan menyumbang resiko penyakit jantung. Lemak menghasilkan 9 kkal/gram dengan konsumsi yang dianjurkan sebanyak 20-30% dari total kebutuhan energi. High sensitive-C reactive protein (hs-CRP) merupakan uji yang sangat sensitive  untuk mendeteksi resiko kardiovaskular,penyakit jantung koroner (PJK). Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui perbedaan antara asupan lemak dengan kadar hs CRP mahasiswa obes dengan tidak obes pada Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Desain penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan November-Desember 2012 dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 59 orang. Hasil penelitian perbedaan asupan lemak obes dan non obes  menggunakan uji Mann Whitney dengan nilai p=0,85 >0,05 menunjukan tidak adanya perbedaan asupan lemak mahasiswa obes dengan tidak obes. Nilai p=0,00 < 0,05 menunjukan ada perbedaan kadar hs-CRP mahasiswa obes dan tidak obes. Uji Spearman rank dengan nilai p = 0,61 > 0.05 dengan nilai r = 0,06 menunjukan ada hubungan positif yang lemah tetapi tidak bermakna antara asupan lemak dengan kadar hs-CRP pada mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Kata kunci: Asupan lemak, hs-CRP, PJK, Obesitas.

scholarly journals Asupan Energi, Protein dan Lemak dengan Kejadian Gizi Kurang pada Balita Usia 24-59 Bulan di Desa Suci, Gresik

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 341
Author(s):  
Shafira Roshmita Diniyyah ◽  
Triska Susila Nindya
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Nutritional Problem ◽  
Food Recall

 Background: Undernutrition is still the major of nutritional problem in Indonesia. Toddlers are one of age group that are susceptible to nutritional problems.  One of the direct cause of malnutrition  is nutrient intake.  Low intake of energy, protein and fat causes the utilization of nutrient intake become not optimal and susceptible to infectious diseases. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between energy, protein and fat intake with underweight toddlers aged 24-59 months. Methods: This research used a cross sectional study design with a sample size of 62  toddlers that living in the Suci Village Gresik. Data were collected by interview with questionnaires that related to the characteristic of toddlers and parents, form food recall 2x24 hours and measurement of weight toddlers based on WAZ index.  Data were analyzed using fisher exact test. Results: Underweight toddlers have lower intake of energy, protein and fat intake than non underweight toddlers. The results showed that there are 79.0% non underweight toddlers and 21.0% underweight, most of toddlers have adequate levels of energy, protein and fat intake. There was a correlation between energy (p=0.007), protein(p=0.039) and fat intake(p=0.010) with nutritional status of toddlers based on WAZ index.  Conclusions: It was suggested to increase the varied  and  food sources of  high energy, protein and fat, so the malnutrition can’t getting worse.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang:  Gizi kurang masih menjadi masalah gizi utama di Indonesia. Balita merupakan salah satu kelompok usia yang rentan mengalami masalah gizi. Penyebab langsung terjadinya gizi kurang salah satunya dipengaruhi oleh asupan zat gizi. Asupan energi, protein dan lemak yang rendah menyebabkan pemanfaatan zat gizi tidak optimal dan rentan mengalami penyakit infeksi.         Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan asupan energi, protein dan lemak dengan kejadian gizi kurang balita usia 24-59 bulan. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi cross sectional  dengan jumlah sampel 62 balita yang tinggal di wilayah Desa Suci Gresik. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dengan kuesioner terk1q`3aq15b`6aait karakteristik balita dan orangtua, form food recall 2x24 jam dan pengukuran berat badan balita menggunakan indikator BB/U. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji fisher exact.Hasil:  Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan balita dengan status gizi baik 79,0% dan balita gizi kurang 21,0%. Sebagian besar balita memiliki tingkat asupan energi, lemak dan protein dalam kategori cukup. Terdapat  hubungan antara asupan energi (p=0,007), protein (p=0,039) dan lemak (p=0,010) dengan status gizi balita berdasarkan indeks BB/U. Kesimpulan: Balita gizi kurang memiliki tingkat asupan energi, protein dan lemak lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan balita gizi baik. Perlu meningkatkan asupan bahan makanan sumber energi, protein dan lemak yang tinggi serta bervariasi agar kondisi gizi kurang tidak semakin memburuk.

scholarly journals VITAMIN E INTAKE AND FOOD SOURCES IN ADOLESCENT DIET: A CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION-BASED STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karyne Sumico de Lima Uyeno Jordão ◽  
Daniela de Assumpção ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Antonio de Azevedo Barros Filho
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
High Prevalence

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess vitamin E intake and its relationship with sociodemographic variables, and to identify the main dietary sources of the nutrient in the diet of adolescents. Methods: This is a population-based cross-sectional study that used data from 891 adolescents living in Campinas, SP, participating in ISACamp 2014/15 (Health Survey) and ISACamp-Nutri 2015/16 (Food Consumption and Nutritional Status Survey). The nutrient intake averages were estimated using the Generalized Linear Model, adjusted for the total energy of the diet. Dietary sources of vitamin E were identified from the calculation of the relative contribution. Results: The average vitamin E intake was 3.2 mg for adolescents aged 10 to 13 years and 3.5 mg for those aged 14 to 19 years, results far below the recommended values of 9 and 12 mg, respectively. The prevalence of inadequacy was 92.5%. Ten foods/food groups represented 85.7% of vitamin E present in the adolescents’ diet; the vegetable oils group accounted for more than a quarter of the contribution (25.5%), followed by cookies (9.1%) and beans (8.9%). Conclusions: There were a low intake and a high prevalence of inadequate vitamin E intake among adolescents in Campinas, with vegetable oil as the main source. For the total number of adolescents, almost 33% of the nutrient content was derived from foods of poor nutritional quality such as cookies, packaged snacks, and margarine. The results of this study can guide public health actions that aim to improve the quality of adolescents’ diets.

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