title: Comparison of Inadequate Nutrient Intakes in non-Hispanic Blacks vs. non-Hispanic Whites: An Analysis of NHANES 2007-2010 in U.S. Children and Adults.
abstract: Using total nutrient intake from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2010, we determined usual nutrient intakes in non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White children and adults. Mean usual intakes for calcium; phosphorus; magnesium; and vitamins A, C, and D for non-Hispanic Black children and adults were significantly lower across ages compared with their non-Hispanic White counterparts. A greater percentage of non-Hispanic Blacks were below the Estimated Average Requirement for calcium, phosphorus and magnesium relative to non-Hispanic Whites across all ages. Similarly, a greater percentage of non-Hispanic Black children and adults had a greater percentage below the EAR for vitamins A and D compared with non-Hispanic Whites. These data demonstrate that U.S. children and adults are falling short of reaching nutrient recommendations, with non-Hispanic Blacks being particularly vulnerable. As dietary and nutrient recommendations evolve, specific strategies to increase consumption of vitamins and minerals in the U.S. non-Hispanic Black population should be considered.
authors: Yanni
authors: Y
authors: Papanikolaou
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Brooks
authors: Carroll
authors: C
authors: Reider
authors: Victor L
authors: VL
authors: Fulgoni
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004032:Diet / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000208:ethnology*; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult