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Poor consumption of vitamin C-rich foods has led to a rise in subclinical vitamin C deficiency in the United States. We used the 1994-96 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals to assess vitamin C intake in a sample of 25- to 90-year-olds (n=5290). After stratifying by age and sex, we divided the sample into three groups based upon mean vitamin C intake: low (0-30mg), marginal (30.1-60mg),...
Because cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for several chronic diseases and is linked to free radical damage, we used the 1994-95 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) to examine the intake of the antioxidants β-carotene and vitamins E and C among current smokers, former smokers, and never smokers. Data from 2,800 males and 2,520 females were used for analyses. Chi-square...
LEARNING OUTCOME: To recognize improvements being made in medical nutrition education, with intentional emphasis on the nutritional status of children outside of the hospital setting. Historically, medical school curricula have not sufficiently emphasized the vitally important role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. Although both medical students and the public at large have...
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