Estimated dietary flavonoid intake and major food contributors in the Portuguese population: results from the national food, nutrition and physical activity survey (IAN-AF 2015-2016).

ABSTRACT: Flavonoids are a key class of polyphenols, i.e., phytochemical compounds present in foods and beverages, which have been described as having health benefits in preventing several chronic diseases. Estimating flavonoid intake has already been conducted in several countries but has yet to be performed in Portugal. This study included 5005 participants aged 3-84 years and aimed to estimate dietary flavonoid intake in the Portuguese population, using data from the National Food and Physical Activity Survey 2015-2016, providing information on intake, main food contributors and the socio-demographic factors associated with the intake. Food intake data from the survey was converted to flavonoid intake using a database built to include the most updated USDA databases on flavonoids, isoflavones and

SUBMITTER: Martins S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011541 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature