Intakes of whole grain in an Italian sample of children, adolescents and adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There is wide evidence that regular consumption of whole grain foods may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The aim of this work was to quantify the intake of whole grains and identify main dietary sources in the Italian population.

Methods

Whole grain intakes were calculated in a sample of 2830 adults/older adults and of 440 children/adolescents from the last national survey INRAN-SCAI 2005-06. Food consumption was assessed from a 3-day food record. The whole grain content of foods was estimated mainly from quantitative ingredient declarations on labels.

Results

Mean whole grain intakes were 3.7 g/day in adults/older adults and 2.1 g/day in children/adolescents. Overall, 23 % of the sample reported consumption of whole grain foods during the survey, among w

SUBMITTER: Sette S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5334418 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature