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Dietary predictors of serum total carotene in low-income women living in Sao Paulo, south-east Brazil

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Author(s):
Tomita, Luciana Y. [1] ; Almeida, Lana C. [1] ; Roteli-Martins, Cecilia [2] ; D'Almeida, Vania [3] ; Cardoso, Marly A. [1] ; Team, BRINCA Study
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Nutr, BR-01246904 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Hosp Leonor Mendes Barros, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Hlth Sci, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION; v. 12, n. 11, p. 2133-2142, NOV 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Objective Dietary intake and nutritional status of antioxidant vitamins have been reported to protect against some cancers The objective of the present study was to assess the correlations between serum levels of carotenoids (including beta-, alpha- and gamma-carotene), lycopene, retinol, alpha- and gamma-tocopherols, and dietary intakes estimated by an FFQ, among low-income women in the Brazilian Investigation into Nutrition and Cervical Cancer Prevention (BRINCA) study. Design Cross-sectional study of data for 918 women aged 21-65 years participating in the BRINCA study in Sao Paulo city. Multiple linear regression models were used with serum nutrient levels as the dependent variable and dietary intake levels as the independent variable, adjusted for confounding factors. Results In energy-adjusted analyses, the intakes of dark green and deep yellow vegetables and fruits (partial R(2) = 4.8%), total fruits and juices (partial R(2) = 1.8%), vegetables and fruits (partial R(2) = 1.8%), carrots (partial R(2) = 1.4%) and citrus fruits and juices only (partial R(2) = 0.8%) were positively correlated only with serum total carotene levels, after adjusting for serum total cholesterol concentration, age, hospital attended, smoking status. BMI and presence of cervical lesions Multiple-adjusted serum levels of carotenoids were positively correlated with intake quartiles of dark green and deep yellow vegetables and fruits and total fruits and juices independent of smoking status. Conclusions The intake of specific fruits and vegetables was an independent predictor of serum total carotene levels in low-income women living in Sao Paulo (AU)

FAPESP's process: 02/11184-0 - Diet and serum micronutrients: association with cervical neoplasia and cancer
Grantee:Luciana Yuki Tomita
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
FAPESP's process: 03/03013-4 - Diet and serum micronutrients: association with cervical neoplasia and cancer
Grantee:Marly Augusto Cardoso
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants