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Objective: To investigate the dietary nutritional status of the intellectuals in three cities in China. Methods: The intellectuals aged over 45, with senior academic title, working in universities or research institutes in Tianjin, Guangzhou and Chengdu, were selected as volunteers. Food frequency questionair was used to conduct the diretary survey. And the results were compared between the intellectuals of nutrition and non-nutrition speciality. Results: Compared with Dietary Guideline and Balance Diet Pagoda for Chinese Residents, the intakes of cereals, milk, fruits,and egg of the vulunteers were adequate, but the intakes of meat and oils were more, while those of fish and shrimp, legume,and vegetables were less than the suggested levels in Pagoda. The food pattern of the intellectuals in nutrition speciality was more advantageous than that in non-nutrition. Conclusion: The dietary pattern of the intellectuals should be improved, according to the Dietary Guideline and Balanced Diet Pagoda for Chinese Residents.
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Objective: To evaluate the status of protein and amino acids in farmers who consumed cereals predominately in Henan province, China. Method: Socioeconomic information of 101 selected families was obtained by interviewing; food consumption data were gathered by 12 separated 24 h recalls, and FFQ method. Results: The protein intake was 74 g/capita/day in average, 87% from plant sources. Lysine is the first limiting amino acid . By anthropometric measurements of children aged 5-12 years, 26% of them were stunted and 40% underweight. Conclusion: The total amount of protein matched adult requirements, but was insufficient for children growth. Lysine fortification and other measures may be suggested for relieving child undernutrition.