Nutrient Intakes: Individuals in 48 States, Year 1977-78. Nationwide Food Consumption Survey 1977-78

摘要

The report presents 3-day nutrient intake data for about 36,100 individuals in the 48 conterminous States. The information was collected from April 1977 through March 1978 in the Nationwide Food Consumption Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Data are provided in 157 tables, and results are summarized in the text. The contributions of 14 food groups to intakes of food energy and 14 nutrients are presented. Also included are the average intakes of food energy and nutrients, the nutrient densities of diets, comparisons of intakes to the 1980 Recommended Dietary Allowances. Other factors related to nutrient intake are discussed including special diets; use of vitamin and mineral supplements; and self-reported height, weight, health status, and physical disability.