Table 1.
Estimated means (95% confidence intervals) for total dietary cholesterol intake, energy intake, and cholesterol density for the U.S. adults 20 years of age or older, NHANES 2013–2014.
| N (Unweighted) | Mean Cholesterol Intake (mg/day) | Mean Energy Intake (kcal/day) | Cholesterol Density (mg/1000 kcal) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5047 | 293 (284–302) | 2141 (2101–2181) | 137 (133–141) |
| Sex | ||||
| Male (ref.) | 2414 | 348 (331–364) | 2477 (2422–2533) | 144 (138–150) |
| Female | 2633 | 242 (235–249) + | 1825 (1787–1864) + | 135 (130–140) * |
| Age group | ||||
| 20–29 (ref.) | 854 | 315 (293–337) | 2328 (2210–2445) | 139 (127–152) |
| 30–49 | 1789 | 303 (290–317) | 2245 (2192–2297) | 137 (132–0.142) |
| 50–69 | 1665 | 283 (268–299) * | 2054 (1979–2130) + | 139 (135–144) |
| 70+ | 739 | 255 (232–279) + | 1789 (1717–1861) + | 146 (137–155) |
| Race | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White (ref.) | 2233 | 282 (273–291) | 2129 (2080–2178) | 135 (131–140) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 1009 | 320 (301–339) + | 2230 (2113–2347) | 142 (137–147) * |
| Mexican American | 669 | 338 (304–372) + | 2256 (2131–2381) | 153 (143–163) + |
| Other | 1136 | 292 (268–316) | 2050 (1957–2142) | 146 (137–156) * |
* p < 0.05, + p < 0.01 for comparison.