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Avocado Consumption Patterns and Nutrient Contribution in the US: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-March 2020 and August 2021-August 2023.

Feon W Cheng, Suzanne Morton, Megan A McCrory, Alanna J Moshfegh, Nikki A Ford

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Feon W ChengAvocado Nutrition Center, 25212 Marguerite Pkwy Ste. 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6413-812X
Suzanne MortonFood Surveys Research Group, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA.ORCID 0009-0009-3714-4693
Megan A McCroryDepartment of Health Sciences, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5024-1465
Alanna J MoshfeghFood Surveys Research Group, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6806-2011
Nikki A FordAvocado Nutrition Center, 25212 Marguerite Pkwy Ste. 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4565-4054

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesAvocados are nutrient-dense fruits rich in monounsaturated fats, fiber, and key micronutrients. Although avocado purchases increased in recent years, comprehensive national data on consumption patterns remains limited. Thus, this study aimed to characterize the prevalence, quantity, and context of avocado intake among the US population and to evaluate its contribution to daily nutrient intake.

methodsDay 1 24-h dietary recall data were analyzed from 19,086 participants aged ≥1 year in NHANES 2017-March 2020 and August 2021-August 2023. Avocado intake was identified using consumption data coded as avocado, avocado for use on a sandwich, guacamole, and guacamole with tomatoes. Weighted estimates described consumption prevalence, amount, form, self-selected eating occasion, location, and source. Nutrient contributions from avocado were calculated overall and by sex, age, and race/ethnicity.

results5.8% of participants consumed avocado. Prevalence was highest among women (6.9%), adults aged 19-50 years (7.4%), and Hispanic individuals (9.1%). Among consumers, the mean intake was 67.0 g/day. Plain avocado was the most common form (54.8%), and most intake occurred at dinner (43.4%) and at home (67.7%). Avocado was an important contributor to the mean daily intake among consumers for beta-cryptoxanthin (33.4%), alpha-carotene (27.0%), dietary fiber (19.9%), monounsaturated fatty acids (19.7%), and other nutrients.

conclusionsAlthough avocado consumption remains relatively modest, it contributes meaningfully to nutrient intake among avocado consumers. These findings provide descriptive insight into avocado consumption patterns and nutrient contributions in the U.S. POPULATION:

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