Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply, 2005

The U.S. Food Supply Series measures the amount of nutrients available for consumption on a per capita and per day basis. The series, dating back to 1909, provides information on food energy and the energy-yielding nutrients—protein, carbohydrate, and fat (total, saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids), cholesterol, dietary fiber, 10 vitamins, and 9 minerals.

The Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply, 2005, estimates on the availability and percentage contributions of nutrients by major food groups. The data and trends presented in this report are invaluable for monitoring the potential of the food supply to meet nutritional needs; for examining relationships between food supplies, diet, and health; and for examining dietary trends of Americans. Additionally, estimates of nutrients in the food supply reflect federal enrichment and fortification standards and technological advances in the food industry, as well as contribute to the federal dietary guidance system