Abstract: Graphic and tabular dietary findings, based on theHealth and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES), in this report are directed to assessment of food pattern profiles of the white and black population, combined and separately. Food intake information was obtained by 24-hour recall of food consumption and food frequency questionnaire in dietaryinterview. Medical examinations tested nutritional deficiencies. Variables included race, oversampling of high risk groups, and income status of person 1-74 years of age. Frequency of consumption of 19 food groups with similar nutritional characteristics ingested daily and/or weekly over the 3-month interval prior to the nutrition interview are presented by age, race, sex, and income level. Regular meals and snacks were reported in six frequency categories. Data provide a basis for identifying groups who need more dietary planning or nutritional counseling and planning educational programs.

The first section in Volume 1 describes the fundamentals of nutrition and aging which include research strategies for the study of nutrition and aging. The nutritional modulation of the aging process which has provided a major breakthrough in the field of nutrition and longevity is also discussed. These include biomedical influences, and social and psychological aspects. Section 3 includes dietary characteristics of the elderly population and methods for the assessment of nutritional status. The nutritional status of the elderly with respect to individual nutrients as determined by dietary survey and by biochemical methods is described in Section 4. Section 4 also includes discussion on nutrient metabolism, requirements, nutritional imbalances, and deficiencies of nutrients. Energy metabolism and obesity as a factor in pathogenesis of diseases are also discussed.

Attention is directed towards possible associations between nutritional variables and coronary artery disease risk factors, based on data developed during the first US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1971-75). Relative body weight (weight/height-squared) was determined to be an important predictor of serum cholesterol and urate levels and of blood pressure levels, in US adults. This predictor, together with age and sex, accounted for most of the explained variance. Dietary variables (based on results from 24-hours recall or on a food frequency questionnaire) did not influence serum cholesterol or urate levels. Alcohol intakes however, correlated directly with serum urate level. Serum Ca and Mg levels and serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase were found to be directly and independently related to serum cholesterol and urate, which were also related to each other. Other positive and negative influences on serum cholesterol and urate levels are discussed. Summarized data concerning this study are provided.

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