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Whole-grain consumption is associated with diet quality and nutrient intake in adults: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2004.
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PMID:  20869484     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: The consumption of whole grains and its association with nutrient intake has not been assessed in a recent nationally representative population. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of consumption of whole grains, using the new whole-grain definition, with diet quality and nutrient intake in a recent, nationally representative sample of adults. DESIGN: Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Adults aged 19 to 50 years (n=7,039) and aged 51 years and older (n=6,237). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Participants were divided into four whole-grain consumption groups: ≤0 to <0.6, ≥0.6 to <1.5, ≥1.5 to <3.0, and ≥3.0 servings (ounce equivalents)/day. Macro- and micronutrient intakes and diet quality, using the Healthy Eating Index, were determined for each group. STATISTICAL ANALYSES: Sample weights were applied. The percentages of adults in whole-grain consumption groups were calculated. The covariates used were energy, ethnicity, sex, and age. Least-square means were calculated. P for linear trend analysis was determined using whole-grain intake as a linear covariate. A P value of ≤0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Adults aged 19 to 50 and 51+ years consumed a mean of 0.63 and 0.77 servings of whole grains per day, respectively. For both age groups, diet quality and intake of energy, fiber, and polyunsaturated fatty acids were significantly higher in those consuming the most servings of whole grains. Intake of total sugars (19 to 50 year age group only), added sugars, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, and cholesterol was significantly lower in those consuming the most servings of whole grains. Intake of all micronutrients, except vitamin B-12 and sodium, was higher among individuals who consumed the most servings of whole grains. CONCLUSIONS: Overall consumption of whole grains in the US population was low using the recently updated whole-grain definition. Adults who consumed the most servings of whole grains had better diet quality and nutrient intakes.
Authors:
Carol E O'Neil; Theresa A Nicklas; Michael Zanovec; Susan Cho
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Dietetic Association     Volume:  110     ISSN:  1878-3570     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Diet Assoc     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-27     Completed Date:  2010-10-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503061     Medline TA:  J Am Diet Assoc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1461-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 American Dietetic Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, School of Human Ecology, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. coneil1@lsu.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Cereals*
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet / standards*,  trends
Dietary Fats, Unsaturated / administration & dosage
Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage
Energy Intake
Female
Humans
Linear Models
Male
Middle Aged
Minerals / administration & dosage
Nutrition Policy*
Nutrition Surveys
Nutritive Value
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Vitamins / administration & dosage
Young Adult
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; 0/Minerals; 0/Vitamins

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