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Demographic, behavioural and dietary predictors of total fat intake in Montreal adults
Lifestyle and dietary predictors of total fat intake (%kcal) were examined, to identify groups potentially at risk of hypercholesterolemia. In 1987, 301 Montreal adults were sampled by random digit dialing. A diet history and lifestyle habits were recorded. Mean total fat intake (%kcal) was 34.75% (6.23). Principal Components Analysis identified specific dietary patterns. Regression analyses indicated that the first 4 food factors were associated with total fat intake (%kcal p 0.01). Household size was inversely related to total fat (%kcal); 0.8% less kcal from fat for each additional member of the household (p 0.01). Females had 2.8% more kcal from fat than males (p 0.01). The number of fast food meals consumed per week was positively associated with outcome when age was considered (p 0.05). BMI and education level were not associated with total fat (%kcal). Smoking was associated with intake of higher fat foods (p 0.01). These predictors can identify groups in the population who may be at increased cardiovascular risk
Bioequivalence of encapsulated and microencapsulated fish-oil supplementation
Omega-3 oil from fish can be stabilised against oxidation using a variety of microencapsulation technologies. Complex coacervation has been used and found to be commercially useful for fortifying foods and beverages with long-chain omega-3 containing oils. Here we report a comparative human bioavailability study of microencapsulated omega-3 fish oil and standard fish-oil soft-gel capsules. Phospholipid levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids increased equivalently in both subjects groups. Also, triacylglycerol levels were reduced similarly in both groups. These results indicate that omega-3 fatty acids have equivalent bioavailability when delivered as microencapsulated complex coacervates or as soft-gel capsules.<br /