Both treatment and observation groups were similar in terms of baseline characteristics such as sex, age, weight, height, standard drinks consumed, intake of other drugs, and blood alcohol content (Table 1).
aMean value ± the standard deviation bAdjusted for daily caloric intake (values presented per 1000 calories consumed) Intake of vegetable products for all participants accounted for approximately 61% of dietary nitrate intake, although intake of vegetables accounted for 74% of dietary nitrates among Asian/Pacific Islander participants (Additional File 2).
Graham et al (1991) reported 30% lower risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women who consume higher intake of dietary folate.
The results of this study suggest that as compared to those who skip or never consume breakfast, intake of dairy products, fruits and vegetables is one to five times more among daily breakfast consumers.
This is particularly intriguing among Asians who already consume high intakes of soy-derived isoflavone and may respond differently to lignan supplements compared to Westerners [19].
There was no evidence that women 'trying to conceive' consume greater intakes of nutrient rich foods prior to conception.
Sustained economic growth has enabled the new middle class to consume higher intakes of food and to choose higher-calorie and so-called "fast-food" options more frequently [ 9].
The analysis of sucrose intake revealed a significant gradual reduction in consumed sucrose intake over 21 days in the CORT group compared to the SAL group (p < 0.01 on days 13, 17, 19, and 21; p < 0.001 on day 15).
From baseline to SD84 there were no significant changes in the daily volume of study feeding consumed, energy intake from the study feeding, or total energy intake (Table 3).
Compared to national average intake in the 2002 NNHS after the reference man adjustment, the study subjects consumed lower intake of fat, retinol, niacin, zinc and copper.
