Diet and nutrient status of legume consumers in Sweden: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Legumes are nutrient-dense foods and can be an environmentally sustainable alternative to meat consumption. Data on legume intake are scarce and data on legume consumption in Sweden are lacking. This study investigated dietary intake and dietary patterns, together with iron, vitamin D, and folate status, in relation to legume consumption in Sweden.

Methods

Cross-sectional dietary and biomarker data (n 1760) from the 2011 Riksmaten national survey were analyzed. All legume foods (including soy) were identified from 4-day dietary records and ferritin, folate, and vitamin D status in a subgroup (n 280). Participants were classified into non-consumers and quartiles of legume intake. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed to uncover dietary patterns associate

SUBMITTER: Steib CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7126360 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature