Dietary reference intakes for thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B₆, folate, vitamin B₁₂, pantothenic acid, biotin, and choline /

Dietary reference intakes for thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B₆, folate, vitamin B₁₂, pantothenic acid, biotin, and choline /

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Imprint:Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c1998.
Description:xxii, 564 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Vitamin B in human nutrition.
Reference values (Medicine)
Reference values (Medicine)
Vitamin B in human nutrition.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4348708
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Other authors / contributors:Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Panel on Folate, Other B Vitamins, and Choline.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Subcommittee on Upper Reference Levels of Nutrients.
ISBN:0309065542 (pbk.)
0309064112 (case)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Summary
  • What Are Dietary Reference Intakes?
  • Comparison of Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes
  • Approach for Setting Dietary Reference Intakes
  • Criteria and Proposed Values for Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Using Dietary Reference Intakes to Assess the Nutrient Intake of Groups
  • How to Meet Recommended Dietary Allowances or Adequate Intakes
  • Recommendations
  • 1. Introduction to Dietary Reference Intakes
  • What Are Dietary Reference Intakes?
  • Categories of Dietary Reference Intakes
  • Parameters for Dietary Reference Intakes
  • Summary
  • References
  • 2. The B Vitamins and Choline: Overview and Methods
  • Overview
  • Methodological Considerations
  • Estimates of Laboratory Values
  • Estimates of Nutrient Intake
  • Dietary Intakes in the United States and Canada
  • Summary
  • References
  • 3. A Model for the Development of Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Background
  • A Model for the Derivation of Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Risk Assessment and Food Safety
  • Application of the Risk Assessment Model to Nutrients
  • Steps in the Development of the Tolerable Upper Intake Level
  • References
  • 4. Thiamin
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Thiamin
  • Factors Affecting the Thiamin Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Thiamin
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Thiamin
  • References
  • 5. Riboflavin
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Riboflavin
  • Factors Affecting the Riboflavin Requirement
  • Approaches for Deriving the Estimated Average Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Riboflavin
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Riboflavin
  • References
  • 6. Niacin
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Niacin
  • Factors Affecting the Niacin Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Niacin
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Niacin
  • References
  • 7. Vitamin B[subscript 6]
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Vitamin B[subscript 6]
  • Factors Affecting the Vitamin B[subscript 6] Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Vitamin B[subscript 6]
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Vitamin B[subscript 6]
  • References
  • 8. Folate
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Folate
  • Methodological Issues
  • Factors Affecting the Folate Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Reducing Risk of Developmental Disorders and Chronic Degenerative Disease
  • Intake of Folate
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Folate
  • References
  • 9. Vitamin B[subscript 12]
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Vitamin B[subscript 12]
  • Methodological Issues
  • Diagnosis
  • Factors Affecting the Vitamin B[subscript 12] Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Vitamin B[subscript 12]
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Vitamin B[subscript 12]
  • References
  • 10. Pantothenic Acid
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Pantothenic Acid
  • Factors Affecting the Pantothenic Acid Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Pantothenic Acid
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Pantothenic Acid
  • References
  • 11. Biotin
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Biotin
  • Factors Affecting the Biotin Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Biotin
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Biotin
  • References
  • 12. Choline
  • Summary
  • Background Information
  • Selection of Indicators for Estimating the Requirement for Choline
  • Factors Affecting the Choline Requirement
  • Findings by Life Stage and Gender Group
  • Intake of Choline
  • Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Research Recommendations for Choline
  • References
  • 13. Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes
  • Overview
  • Using Recommended Dietary Allowances
  • Using Adequate Intakes
  • Using Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • Using Estimated Average Requirements
  • Other Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes
  • Specific Applications
  • Summary
  • References
  • 14. A Research Agenda
  • Approach
  • Important Features of Studies to Estimate Requirements
  • Major Knowledge Gaps
  • The Research Agenda
  • Appendixes
  • A. Origin and Framework of the Development of Dietary Reference Intakes
  • B. Acknowledgments
  • C. Systeme International d'Unites
  • D. Search Strategies
  • E. Methodological Problems Associated with Laboratory Values and Food Composition Data for B Vitamins
  • F. Dietary Intake Data from the Boston Nutritional Status Survey, 1981-1984
  • G. Dietary Intake Data from the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII), 1994-1995
  • H. Dietary Intake Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 1988-1994
  • I. Daily Intakes of B Vitamins by Canadian Men and Women, 1990, 1993
  • J. Options for Dealing with Uncertainties in Developing Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
  • K. Blood Concentrations of Folate and Vitamin B[subscript 12] from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 1988-1994
  • L. Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase
  • M. Evidence from Animal Studies on the Etiology of Neural Tube Defects
  • N. Estimation of the Period Covered by Vitamin B[subscript 12] Stores
  • O. Biographical Sketche
  • P. Glossary and Abbreviations
  • Index
  • SUMMARY TABLE, Dietary Reference Intakes: Recommended Intakes for Individuals
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