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| Author(s): |
Karoline Honorato Brunacio
[1]
;
Eliseu Verly-Jr
[2]
;
Chester Luiz Galvão Cesar
[3]
;
Regina Mara Fisberg
[4]
;
Dirce Maria Marchioni
[5]
Total Authors: 5
|
| Affiliation: | [1] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública - Brasil
[2] Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Instituto de Medicina Social - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública - Brasil
[4] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública - Brasil
[5] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 5
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Cadernos de Saúde Pública; v. 29, n. 7, p. 1467-1472, 2013-07-00. |
| Abstract | |
This cross-sectional population-based study in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, aimed to assess prevalence of use of dietary supplements according to life stage and socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics. Prevalence of supplement use was low (6.35%) among the 865 individuals interviewed, with a higher prevalence among women (PR = 1.88; 95%CI: 1.08-1.25). However, no statistically significant difference was found for the other variables. Combined vitamin and mineral supplements headed the list. Intake of supplements is still low in this population. However, the current weak evidence of benefits from regular use and the risks of excessive consumption justify monitoring the use of supplements. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/15831-0 - Dietary factors, homocystein, MTHFR gene polymorphisms, and cardiovascular risk in adults and the elderly: a population-based study - ISA - Capital |
| Grantee: | Regina Mara Fisberg |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/11239-9 - Habitual food intake among individuals of São Paulo: populational based survey |
| Grantee: | Eliseu Verly Junior |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/08598-4 - Use of dietary supplement among individuals from São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Karoline Honorato Brunacio |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation |