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[Study on the acryl amide intake in the Beijing diet]
Qing-zhong Jin1, Li-Wen Zhao, Jun Xu
1J Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100013, China.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research
|November 8, 2006
Summary
This study estimated acrylamide intake in Beijing, finding lunch and dinner are significant sources. Traditional Chinese breakfast foods also contribute notably to dietary acrylamide exposure.
Area of Science:
- Food toxicology
- Dietary exposure assessment
Context:
- Acrylamide is a potential carcinogen found in various cooked foods.
- Understanding dietary intake is crucial for risk assessment.
Purpose:
- To quantify acrylamide intake in the Beijing population.
- To identify major dietary sources of acrylamide.
Summary:
- A 24-hour recall study analyzed 24 food items from Beijing markets.
- Dietary data from 820 participants (2460 diet lists) were used for calculations.
- Mean daily acrylamide intake was estimated at 0.282 microg/kg bodyweight for males and 0.284 microg/kg for females.
Impact:
- Lunch and dinner contribute significantly to acrylamide intake.
- Traditional Chinese breakfast foods are also important sources.
- Findings inform public health strategies for managing dietary acrylamide exposure.
