[NFS382H1] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (85 pages long!)
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Monday, january 11, 2016 monday, january 18, 2016. Prevalence of vitamin and supplement use in canada (2004) Canadian community health survey (cchs) measurement of dietary intakes of a sample of. Canadians that represent 98% of canadians; 24 hour recall information. Canadian health measure survey (chms) have geographical centers across canada but not a very good representation of the territories; looks at blood, urine, biochemistry. In 2004, about 40% of any canadian individual consumed any vitamin or mineral; 28% took a multi- vitamin supplement (3 or more vitamins or minerals) There are different stages of the life cycle where people are taking vitamin and mineral supplements. 40% of children (1-3) take any vitamin or mineral. Once you are over 50 years, % of those taking vitamin and mineral supplements increases (60% of females over 50 years) Vitamin & mineral intakes in us national health interview survey results. Since 1987, everyday usage has increased from 23% to 34%
