Vitamin E Intake Estimated Based on The Data of Annual Dietary Surveillance in Children in Tokyo Metropolitan Area

Abstract

Daily vitamin E intake in healthy children aged 3 to 6 years was examined based on data of annual nutrition survey in Tokyo Metropolitan area. 1. Daily vitamin E intake increased with age ; 7.3 mg in male and 7.0 mg in female at 3 years old, 7.7 mg in male and 7.4 mg in female at 4 years, 7.9 mg in male and 7.7 mg in female at 5 years, and 8.2 mg in male and 8.0 mg in female at 6 years, respectively. It was 3 % higher in male than in female, in each age group. 2. No annual differences were documented during the period examined. 3. The contribution of fats and oils to daily vitamin E intake was the highest in all food groups regardless of age and sexes, and next highest was confectioneries and cereals. The contributions of the above three food groups to the daily intake was 55%.