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An Overview of Global Flavonoid Intake and its Food Sources

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Dietary patterns and food availability differ greatly between regions and countries
around the world. As a result, there is a large variability in the intake of total flavonoids
and flavonoid subclasses, and subsequently in their major food sources. However, we
need to be aware of certain methodological issues when we compare studies on flavonoid
intake.
In order to evaluate the intake of flavonoids, the different potential dietary assessment
methodologies (dietary questionnaires and biomarkers) will be presented. Advantages
and limitations of using of the two main food composition databases on flavonoids (US
Department of Agriculture and Phenol-Explorer databases) will be discussed. The
intake of total flavonoid and flavonoid subclasses in the various studies around the
world will be comprehensively reviewed. The major food sources of flavonoids by
region/country will be described. The main determinants of the intake of flavonoids will
be explained as well.
Calculating the intake of flavonoids is the first step before estimating their potential
protective effects against chronic diseases and is an essential step for developing future
dietary guidelines on flavonoids.

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Chapter 17 in: Justino, Gonçalo. 20xx. Flavonoids: From Biosynthesis to Human Health. IntechOpen. ISBN: 978-953-51-4697-1. DOI: 10.5772/65575. pp: 371-391

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cc by (c) Escobar‐Cévoli, Romina  et al., 2017

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Llibres / Capítols de llibre (Nutrició, Ciències de l'Alimentació i Gastronomia)

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An Overview of Global Flavonoid Intake and its Food Sources