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Research: CAPITA and ALONSO-CALLEJA,
Listed in Issue 91
Abstract
CAPITA and ALONSO-CALLEJA, Escuela Superior y Technica de Ingenieria Agraria (ESTIA), Universidad de Leon, Avda. Astorga s/n, 24400 Ponferrada, Leon, Spain, have studied the intake of nutrients associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in a Spanish population.
Background
The aim of the study was to determine the daily intake of nutrients associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Methodology
Nutrient intake data of 100 people in Leon, northwestern Spain, aged between 20 and 40 years were obtained from seven non-consecutive daily food records.
Results
Average energy intake was 2906 kcal among men and 2107 kcal among women. Total fat accounted for 39.21% in men and 38.96% in women. Average saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids were 13.03%, 15.51% and 6.22% in men, and 12.20%, 15.58% and 7.10% in women. Essential fatty acid amounts were adequate. The ratio of n-6 to n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids was 7.14 (men) and 8.33 (women). High cholesterol intake was found (441 mg for men and 359 mg for women). Dinner showed the highest densities of fat and cholesterol, while breakfast had the highest densities of saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids.
Conclusion
The results advise a decrease of total fat, saturated fatty acids, n-6 polyunsaturates, cholesterol, and sodium. In contrast, energy intake and consumption of dietary fibre, vitamins A and E and selenium should be increased in the study population.
References
Capita R, Alonso-Calleja C. Intake of nutrients associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in a Spanish population. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 54 (1): 57-75, Jan 2003.
