The following abbreviations are used in this report:
AA |
arachidonic acid |
AMD |
age-related macular degeneration |
BMI |
body mass index |
CHD |
coronary heart disease |
CVD |
cardiovascular disease |
DHA |
docosahexaenoic acid |
DRV |
dietary reference values |
EFA |
essential fatty acid |
EPA |
eicosapentaenoic acid |
FBDG |
food-based dietary guidelines |
FFQ |
food frequency questionnaire |
IDD |
iodine deficiency disorders |
INTERHEALTH |
WHO Integrated Programme for Community Health in Noncommunicable Diseases |
INTERSALT |
International Study of Electrolyte Excretion and Blood Pressure |
MONICA |
WHO Programme on Multinational Monitoring of Cardiovascular Disease |
MUFA |
monounsaturated fatty acids |
NCD |
noncommunicable diseases |
NHANES |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (USA) |
PUFA |
polyunsaturated fatty acids |
RAP |
rapid assessment procedure |
RDA |
recommended dietary allowances |
RDI |
recommended dietary intakes |
RNI |
recommended nutrient intakes |
