Family income per capita, age, and smoking status are predictors of low fiber intake in residents of São Paulo, Brazil

We hypothesized that dietary total fiber intake may be less than recommendations and that the intake of total, soluble, and insoluble fiber may be associated with demographic, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors. Data were drawn from the Health Survey of São Paulo, a cross-sectional population-based study. Adolescents, adults, and elderly persons living in São Paulo city were included. Demographic, lifestyle, and anthropometric data were collected from households. Dietary intake was measured using two 24-hour dietary recalls.

Source: Nutrition Research - December 22, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Paula Victória Félix dos Santos, Cristiane Hermes Sales, Diva Aliete Santos Vieira, Mariane de Mello Fontanelli, Dirce Maria Marchioni, Regina Mara Fisberg Tags: Original Research Source Type: research