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Article: The U.S. Food Supply Series, 1970 to 1994: Nutrient Availability and Policy Implications.
- Article from:
- Family Economics and Nutrition Review
- Article date:
- June 22, 1997
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The U.S. food supply series measures the amount of nutrients available per capita per day. This paper reviews trends in food supply consumption and nutrient levels for 1970 to 1994. Substantial change in the U.S. food supply during this period led to per capita availability increases for most nutrients, except for saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and vitamin [B.sub.12]. Food and nutrient level trends are examined in terms of Federal dietary guidance, nutrition monitoring activities, and fortification policy. Future research directions are suggested to improve the quality of food supply estimates in terms of these activities.
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