Pesticides, selected elements, and other chemicals in infant and toddler total diet samples, October 1980-March 1982
Gartrell, M.J.; Craun, J.C.; Podrebarac, D.S.; Gunderson, E.L.
Journal - Association of Official Analytical Chemists 69(1): 123-145
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5756 PMID: 3949685 Document Number: 277364
The USA Food and Drug Administration conducts Total Diet Studies to determine the dietary intake of selected chemicals. These studies involve the retail purchase and analysis of representative foods. The individual food items are separated into a number of food groups, each of which is analysed as a composite. This report summarizes the results for infant and toddler samples collected in 13 cities between October 1980 and March 1982. The average concentration, range of concentrations and calculated average daily intake of each chemical are presented by food group. The average daily intakes of the chemicals are similar to those in the several preceding years and generally are within acceptable limits. The results for samples representing the adult diet are reported separately.