[The analysis of flavonoids in staple vegetables and fruits and basic principle of creation of database for estimation of dietary intake of flavonoids by population].

The results of analysis of flavonoids (flavonols as rutin) in staple Russian vegetables and fruits are presented. It was shown that onion and apples are the main vegetable and fruit containing the flavonols in considerable amounts of flavonols. The level of flavonols depends on kind of onions. The data are used for creation of database for calculation of dietary intake of flavonoids by Russian population.

[Dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins in Russian population].

Aim of present study was the getting data on dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins in Russian population in 1995-2002. The consumption of food was estimated by 24-hour recall methodology in course of Russian Longitudinal monitoring surveys of economics and health. Mean intake of vitamin A is less than recommended level and 25th procentile is near to zero. Mean and median of vitamin E intake are equal of recommended level. Dietary intake of vitamin A per 1000 kcal is maximal in group of children 0-6 year old and in adults aged 30-60 y. Nutrient density of daly diet in relation to antioxidant vitamins has maximal level in old group of population 60+ and minimal level in 6-18 year old children.

[Tea and coffee consumption among Russian population].

Aim of present study was the getting data on black and green tea and coffee consumption among Russian population in 1995-2003. The consumption of beverages tea and coffee was estimated by 24-hour recall of dietary intake in course of Russian Longitudinal monitoring surveys of economics and health. About 82% of population have consumed the black tea and only 2.2%--the green tea. Mean daily black and green tea intake among all population were 446 ml and 10 ml, correspondingly. The prevalence of black tea consumption was decreased and green tea and coffee consumption were increased from 1995 to 2003.