THE STATUS OF DIETARY FIBER INTAKE OF CHINESE PEOPLE IN 2002

Objective: To analyze the status of dietary fiber intake and its food sources of Chinese people in 2002. Method: Data were presented for 33 546 men and 35 406 women aged more than 2 years old from National Nutrition and Health Survey , 2002. Results: The total dietary fiber intake accounted for 61.9% of the AI. The total and insoluble dietary fiber intake(TDF/IDF)per reference man per day were 18.7g and 12g respectively, and the figures in urban area were 17.4g and 11.1g, which were lower than 19.1g and 12.4g in rural area. The IDF intake was decreased as compared to 1992. The TDF/IDF intake ranked in order as rural male, rural female, urban male and urban female in all age groups. The intake had an ascending trend before adulthood, but declined after middle age. The major food sources of IDF were vegetables, wheat flour, rice and other grains, which accounted for 31.6%, 21.2%.16.1% and 5.8% respectively. Conclusion: Strengthening public education and advocating more vegetables, grains and fruits in diet are needed to enhance the dietary fiber intake to prevent and control the chronic diseases.