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How much do so-called 'health foods' really contribute to nutrient intake?

10.11.24 | Toho University

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Proportion of participants whose habitual intake is below the estimated average requirement
Proportion of participants whose habitual intakes is below the estimated average requirement among users (n=122) and non-users (n=270) of fortified foods and/or dietary supplements. Among 392 Japanese adults, 122 adults were classified as users if they used fortified foods or dietary supplements at least once on the four-day food record days, and otherwise were classified as non-users. Credit: Dr. Minami Sugimoto

A research group led by Professor Keiko Asakura and Assistant Professor Minami Sugimoto of the Faculty of Medicine at Toho University analyzed dietary intake data of the Japanese population collected in 2012. They assessed the contribution of so-called “health foods” (fortified foods and dietary supplements) to nutrient intake. This study is expected to be useful for the formulation of health policies aimed at improving nutrient intake in Japan.

The results of this study were published in the journal BMC Nutrition on September 27, 2024.

The key points are as follows:

Journal:
BMC Nutrition (September 27, 2024)

Title:
Contribution of fortified foods and dietary supplements to total nutrient intakes and their adequacy in Japanese adults

Authors:
Minami Sugimoto, Keiko Asakura*, Nana Shinozaki, Kentaro Murakami, Shizuko Masayasu, Satoshi Sasaki

DOI:
10.1186/s40795-024-00935-w

BMC Nutrition

10.1186/s40795-024-00935-w

Observational study

People

Contribution of fortified foods and dietary supplements to total nutrient intakes and their adequacy in Japanese adults

27-Sep-2024

The authors declare no competing interests.

Keywords

Food Policy Food Resources Food Science Foods Public Health

Article Information

Journal
BMC Nutrition
DOI
10.1186/s40795-024-00935-w
Method of Research
Observational study
Subject of Research
People
Article Publication Date
2024-09-27
Article Title
Contribution of fortified foods and dietary supplements to total nutrient intakes and their adequacy in Japanese adults
COI Statement
The authors declare no competing interests.

Contact Information

Akira Muto
Toho University
akira.muto@med.toho-u.ac.jp

Source

Original Source
https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1407/

How to Cite This Article

APA:
Toho University. (2024, October 11). How much do so-called 'health foods' really contribute to nutrient intake?. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/19NEZJQ1/how-much-do-so-called-health-foods-really-contribute-to-nutrient-intake.html
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"How much do so-called 'health foods' really contribute to nutrient intake?." Brightsurf News, Oct. 11 2024, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/19NEZJQ1/how-much-do-so-called-health-foods-really-contribute-to-nutrient-intake.html.