The Maximal Amount of α-Tocopherol Intake from Foods Alone in U.S. Adults (1994-1996 CSFII): An Analysis by Linear Programming.

The article focuses on a research study which determines the maximal amount of α-Tocopherol intake that may be obtained from food within the general U.S. diet. Data for the study was collected from the 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. It is concluded that the current Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin E can be obtained from foods for all age-sex groups, except for women older than 50 yr with total fat restricted to less than or equal to 30% of energy.