Table 3. Lifestyle characteristics of DISC Study participants.
| Food category | Mean intake (SD) |
|---|---|
|
Plant foods Fruit (medium servings/d) Vegetables/salad (medium servings/d) Dietary fibre (g/d) |
1.48 (1.37) 1.75 (1.19) 22.6 (10.8) |
|
Alcoholic drinks (standard drinks/d) All participants Females Male |
1.10 (1.17) 0.92 (0.89) 1.31 (1.41) |
|
Animal foods Red and processed meat (g/week) |
594 (396) |
| Sodium (g/d) | 3.90 (2.07) |
| Dietary supplements | Number of participants (%)ǂ |
| None | 41 (55) |
| Multivitamins | 26 (35) |
| Minerals | 13 (17) |
| Fish oils | 16 (21) |
| Other | 9 (12) |
| Physical activity level | Mean min/d (SD) |
| Mild | 90 (81) |
| Moderate | 43 (61) |
| Vigorous | 6 (14) |
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Some participants consumed supplements from more than one category.