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Dietary intake and food sources of fatty acids in Australian adolescents

Dietary fat consumed during childhood and adolescence may be related to the development of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases in adulthood.

Authors:
O'Sullivan TA, Ambrosini GL, Beilin LJ, et al

Authors notes:
Nutrition. 2011 Feb;27(2):153-9. Epub 2010 Mar 24.

Keywords:
Dietary intake, food sources, fatty acids, Australian adolescents

Abstract:
Dietary fat consumed during childhood and adolescence may be related to the development of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases in adulthood; however, there is a lack of information on specific fatty acid intakes and food sources in these populations. Our study aimed to assess fatty acid intakes in Australian adolescents, compare intakes with national guidelines, and identify major food sources of fatty acids.