ABSTRACT
Objective To ascertain the energy and main nutrients intake among residents in Changning District of Shanghai.Methods A stratified multistage random survey was conducted among 72 families to collect their ADI (acceptable daily intake) of nutrients through 3 d 24 h dietary recall and family condimentweigh surveys in comparison with recommended ADI.Results A total of 148 persons were included,of whom males were 75 and females 73.Every standard person daily vitamin B1,B2,A and calcium intake was relatively low.Calcium intake for 85.81% of persons was was lower than EAR.Vitamin A intake for 62.84% of persons was lower than EAR.Vitamin B1 intake for 77.7% of persons was lower than EAR.Vitamin B2 intake for 73.65% of persons was lower than EAR.In various age groups,except for women aged 18-49,contribution rate of fat in total energy exceeded recommended ADI.Conclusion Energy and main nutrients intake basically meet the needs of residents in Changning district of Shanghai.But some nutrients were still deficient severely.The source of energy nutrients was not well-balanced.More intake is recommended of milk and dairy product,soybean and bean product,vegetables and fruit.