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Choline: an essential nutrient for public health

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Zeisel, Steven H, da Costa, Kerry-Ann·2009·Nutrition Reviews

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Choline was officially recognized as an essential nutrient by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 1998. There is significant variation in the dietary requirement for choline that can be explained by common genetic polymorphisms. Because of its wide-ranging roles in human metabolism, from cell structure to neurotransmitter synthesis, choline-deficiency is now thought to have an impact on diseases such as liver disease, atherosclerosis, and, possibly, neurological disorders. Choline is found in a wide variety of foods. Eggs and meats are rich sources of choline in the North American diet, providing up to 430 milligrams per 100 grams. Mean choline intakes for older children, men, women, and pregnant women are far below the adequate intake level established by the IOM. Given the importance of choline in a wide range of critical functions in the human body, coupled with less-than-optimal intakes among the population, dietary guidance should be developed to encourage the intake of choline-rich foods.

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Authors
Zeisel, S. H., & da Costa, K.-A.
Affiliations
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
Corresponding author
Zeisel, Steven H
Venue
Nutrition Reviews
Published
2009-11
Volume
67
Issue
11
Pages
615-623
ISSN
  • 0029-6643 (ISSN-L)
  • 1753-4887
OpenAlex
W2114270323
Cited by
1,062
References
57
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FWCI
2.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Nutrition Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) (submittedVersion)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
  • UNC Libraries
Funders
  • National Institute on Aging (P01AG009525)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R01DK055865, P30DK056350)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutrition and Health Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
Keywords
choline, essential nutrients, nutrient requirements, genetic polymorphism, choline deficiency, liver disease, atherosclerosis, neurological disorders, dietary intake, eggs, meat, adequate intake, dietary recommendations
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Animals, Breast Neoplasms, Child, Child, Preschool, Choline, Choline Deficiency, Disease Models, Animal, Female, Health Promotion, Heart Diseases, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Inflammation, Lipotropic Agents, Male, Memory, Middle Aged, Neural Tube Defects, Nutritional Requirements, Polymorphism, Genetic, Pregnancy, Public Health, Nutrition Policy, Young Adult

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