Trends in dietary cholesterol intake among Chinese adults: a longitudinal study from the China Health and Nutrition Survey 1991–2011

摘要

ObjectivesDietary cholesterol is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Changes in dietary patterns in China recently might have an impact on the trends of diet-related risk factors of chronic diseases. This study aims to monitor the changes in daily cholesterol intake and its food sources in Chinese adults.