Canadian Diet History Questionnaire I (CDHQ-I) - Detail Data Dictionary

This food frequency questionnaire was intended to assess food and nutrient intakes in the year prior to questionnaire completion, and was typically completed within 4-6 months of HLQ completion and at the same time as the PYTPAQ. Provides summarized nutrient estimates by food item.

26,972

Completions

34 - 71

Age Range

2000 - 2008

Collection Period

13,416

Provided Biospecimen
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Survey Variables by Section

Var ID Var Name Label Description Type Valid Values Unit
8193 CDHQ1_16_1_TRANS_HEXA_NDSR_TDA Trans Hexadecenoic Acid 16:1 Average daily trans-hexadecenoic acid (16:1) based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8194 CDHQ1_18_1_TRANS_OCTA_NDSR_TDA Trans Octadecenoic Acid 18:1 Average daily trans-octadecenoic acid (elaidic acid/18:1) based on the Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8195 CDHQ1_18_2_TRANS_OCTA_NDSR_TDA Trans Octadecenoic Acid 18:2 Average daily trans-octadecadienoic acid (linolelaidic acid/18:2) based on the Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8090 CDHQ1_ALCOHOL_CNF_TDA Alcohol Intake Average daily alcohol intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams of ethanol/day
8172 CDHQ1_ALPHA_CAROTENE_NDSR_TDA Alpha Carotene (Provitamin A) Average daily alpha-carotene based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). One of the 6 major carotenoids. Alpha Carotene is a major provitamin A carotenoid that gets transformed into vitamin A in the body. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8178 CDHQ1_ALPHA_TOCOPHEROL_NDSR_TDA Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Average daily alpha-tocopherol based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Form of vitamin E that meets human requirements. Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8138 CDHQ1_AMOUNT_FOOD_IN_GRAMS_TDA Food Amount Average amount of Food in grams. Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8256 CDHQ1_APIGENIN770_TDA Flavonoid 50 Apigenin Apigenin (Nutrient Number 770, Subclass Flavones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8177 CDHQ1_BETA_CAROTENE_EQUIV_TDA Beta Carotene Equivalents Average daily beta carotene equivalents. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms (mcg)
8173 CDHQ1_BETA_CAROTENE_NDSR_TDA Beta Carotene (Provitamin A) Average daily beta-carotene based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). One of the 6 major carotenoids. Beta Carotene is a major provitamin A carotenoid that gets transformed into vitamin A in the body. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8174 CDHQ1_BETA_CRYPTOXAN_NDSR_TDA Beta Cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) Average daily beta-cryptoxanthin based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). One of the 6 major carotenoids. Beta Cryptoxanthin is a major provitamin A carotenoid that gets transformed into vitamin A in the body. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
10311 CDHQ1_BETA_TOCOPHEROL_NDSR_TDA Beta Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Average daily beta-tocopherol based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Form of vitamin E with less activity than alpha-tocopherol. Number (Integer) 0-999 milligrams/day
8273 CDHQ1_BIOCHANINA721_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 BiochaninA Isoflav 50 BiochaninA 721 mg Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8114 CDHQ1_CAFFEINE_CSFII_TDA Caffeine Average daily caffeine intake from chocolate, coffee, tea, and soft drinks, based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8102 CDHQ1_CALCIUM_CNF_TDA Calcium Average daily calcium intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8088 CDHQ1_CARBOHYDRATE_CSFII_TDA Carbohydrate Average daily carbohydrate intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8093 CDHQ1_CAROTENE_RE_CSFII_TDA Carotene Average daily carotene intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Includes the 6 major carotenoids: Beta Carotene, Alpha Carotene, Beta Cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Lycopene. Carotene is a precursor compound (inactive form) that is transformed into vitamin A in the body. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms of retinol equivalents/day
8266 CDHQ1_CATECHIN3795_TDA Flavonoid 50 Catechin (+)-Catechin 3-gallate (Nutrient Number 795, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8245 CDHQ1_CATECHIN749_TDA Flavonoid 50 Catechin (+)-Catechin (Nutrient Number 749, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8087 CDHQ1_CHOLESTEROL_CSFII_TDA Cholesterol Average daily cholesterol intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8111 CDHQ1_COPPER_CSFII_TDA Copper Average daily copper intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8271 CDHQ1_COUMESTROL715_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 Coumestrol Isoflav 50 Coumsetrol 715 mg Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8239 CDHQ1_CYANIDIN731_TDA Flavonoid 50 Cyanidin Cyanidin (Nutrient Number 731, Subclass Anthocyanidin) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
10307 CDHQ1_DAIDZEIN710_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 Daidzein Isoflav 50 and Daidzein 710 per mg Number (Integer) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8240 CDHQ1_DELPHINIDIN741_TDA Flavonoid 50 Delphinidin Delphinidin (Nutrient Number 741, Subclass Anthocyanidin) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8181 CDHQ1_DELTA_TOCOPHEROL_NDSR_TDA Delta Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Average daily delta-tocopherol based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R) Form of vitamin E with less activity than alpha-tocopherol. Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8089 CDHQ1_DIETARY_FIBER_CSFII_TDA Dietary Fiber Intake Average daily dietary fiber intake, including both the insoluble and soluble fractions, based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8189 CDHQ1_DIETARY_FIBER_NDSR_TDA Dietary Fiber Average daily dietary fiber based on Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8247 CDHQ1_EPICATECHIN751_TDA Flavonoid 50 Epicatechin (-)-Epicatechin (Nutrient Number 751, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8248 CDHQ1_EPICATECHIN752_TDA Flavonoid 50 Epicatechin (-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate (Nutrient Number 752, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8246 CDHQ1_EPIGALLOCATECHIN750_TDA Flavonoid 50 Epigallocatechin (-)-Epigallocatechin (Nutrient Number 750, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8249 CDHQ1_EPIGALLOCATECHIN753_TDA Flavonoid 50 Epigallocatechin (-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (Nutrient Number 753, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8252 CDHQ1_ERIODICTYOL758_TDA Flavonoid 50 Eriodictyol Eriodictyol (Nutrient Number 758, Subclass Flavonones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8121 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_10_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 10:0 (Capric acid) Average daily Fatty acid 10:0 (Capric acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8122 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_12_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 12:0 (Lauric acid) Average daily Fatty acid 12:0 (Lauric acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8123 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_14_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 14:0 (Myristic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 14:0 (Myristic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8124 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_16_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 16:0 (Palmitic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 16:0 (Palmitic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8125 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_16_1_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 16:1 (Palmitoleic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 16:1 (Palmitoleic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8126 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_18_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 18:0 (Stearic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 18:0 (Stearic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8127 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_18_1_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 18:1 Average daily intake of Fatty acid 18:1 based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8128 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_18_2_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 18:2 (Linoleic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 18:2 (Linoleic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8129 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_18_3_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 18:3 Average daily Fatty acid 18:3 intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8130 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_18_4_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 18:4 Average daily Fatty acid 18:4 intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8131 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_20_1_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 20:1 (Eicosenoic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 20:1 (Eicosenoic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8132 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_20_4_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 20:4 (Arachidonic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 20:4 (Arachidonic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8133 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_20_5_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 20:5 (Eicosapentaenoic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 20:5 (Eicosapentaenoic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8135 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_22_1_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 22:1 Average daily Fatty acid 22:1 intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8136 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_22_5_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 22:5 (Docosapentaenoic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 22:5 (Docosapentaenoic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8137 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_22_6_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 22:6 (Docosahexaenoic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 22:6 (Docosahexaenoic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8118 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_4_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 4:0 (Butyric acid) Average daily Fatty acid 4:0 (Butyric acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8119 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_6_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 6:0 (Caproic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 6:0 (Caproic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8120 CDHQ1_FATTY_ACID_8_0_CSFII_TDA Fatty Acid 8:0 (Caprylic acid) Average daily Fatty acid 8:0 (Caprylic acid) intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8100 CDHQ1_FOLATE_1998_CSFII_TDA Folate (1998 update) Average daily folate, including naturally occurring folate and added folic acid based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Folate values in the CSFII nutrient database were updated to reflect 1998 regulation that required the addition of folic acid to enriched grain products. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8197 CDHQ1_FOLATE_CNF_TDA Folate Average daily folate intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). This includes natural folate found in food and folic acid that is added to food. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8186 CDHQ1_FOLATE_DFE_NDSR_TDA Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) Average daily dietary folate equivalents based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Dietary folate requirements are expressed as dietary folate equivalents (DFE) due to the increased bioavailability of folic acid compared to food folate. 1 DFE = 1 microgram food folate, 0.6 microgram folic acid from fortified food or from a supplement taken with food, 0.5 microgram folic acid from a supplement taken without food (empty stomach). Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8187 CDHQ1_FOLATE_FOOD_NDSR_TDA Natural Folate from Food Average daily natural folate from food, excluding synthetic folate based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8185 CDHQ1_FOLATE_NDSR_TDA Folate Average daily folate intake based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). This includes natural folate found in food and folic acid that is added to food. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8188 CDHQ1_FOLIC_ACID_NDSR_TDA Folic Acid (synthetic folate) Average daily folic acid (synthetic folate) that has been added to food. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8081 CDHQ1_FOOD_ENERGY_CSFII_TDA Food Energy Average daily food energy intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 kilocalories/day
8272 CDHQ1_FORMONONETI720_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 Formononeti Isoflav 50 Formononeti 720 mg Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8232 CDHQ1_FRUCTOSE_NDSR_TDA Fructose Average daily fructose based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8233 CDHQ1_GALACTOSE_NDSR_TDA Galactose Average daily galactose based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8265 CDHQ1_GALLOCATECHIN794_TDA Flavonoid 50 Gallocatechin (+)-Gallocatechin (Nutrient Number 794, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8182 CDHQ1_GAMMA_TOCOPHEROL_NDSR_TDA Gamma Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Average daily gamma-tocopherol based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Form of vitamin E with less activity than alpha-tocopherol. Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8268 CDHQ1_GENISTEIN711_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 Genistein Isoflav 50 Genistein 711 mg Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8234 CDHQ1_GLUCOSE_NDSR_TDA Glucose Average daily glucose based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8269 CDHQ1_GLYCITEIN712_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 Glycitein Isoflav 50 Glycitein 712 mg Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8254 CDHQ1_HESPERETIN759_TDA Flavonoid 50 Hesperetin Hesperetin (Nutrient Number 759, Subclass Flavonones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8190 CDHQ1_INSOLUBLE_FIBER_NDSR_TDA Insoluble Dietary Fiber Average daily insoluble dietary fiber based on the Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8109 CDHQ1_IRON_CNF_TDA Iron Average daily iron intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8270 CDHQ1_ISOFLAVONE713_TDA Isoflavonoid 50 Isoflavone Isoflav 50 Isoflavone 713 mg Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams (mg)
8258 CDHQ1_ISORHAMNETIN785_TDA Flavonoid 50 Isohamnetin Isorhamnetin (Nutrient Number 785, Subclass Flavones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8259 CDHQ1_KAEMPFEROL786_TDA Flavonoid 50 Kaempferol Kaempferol (Nutrient Number 786, Subclass Flavones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8235 CDHQ1_LACTOSE_NDSR_TDA Lactose Average daily lactose based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8175 CDHQ1_LUTEIN_ZEAXANTHIN_NDSR_TDA Lutein Zeaxanthin Average daily lutein + zeaxanthin based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Two of the 6 major carotenoids. Lutein + zeaxanthin are major nonprovitamin A carotenoids and have low or no vitamin A activity. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8257 CDHQ1_LUTEOLIN773_TDA Flavonoid 50 Luteolin Luteolin (Nutrient Number 773, Subclass Flavones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8176 CDHQ1_LYCOPENE_NDSR_TDA Lycopene Average daily lycopene based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). One of the 6 major carotenoids. Lycopene is a major nonprovitamin A carotenoid and have low or no vitamin A activity. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8104 CDHQ1_MAGNESIUM_CSFII_TDA Magnesium Average daily magnesium intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
10308 CDHQ1_MALTOSE_NDSR_TDA Maltose Average daily maltose based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Integer) 0-999 grams/day
8241 CDHQ1_MALVIDIN742_TDA Flavonoid 50 Malvidin Malvidin (Nutrient Number 742, Subclass Anthocyanidin) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8184 CDHQ1_METHIONINE_NDSR_TDA Methionine Average daily methionine based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8085 CDHQ1_MUFA_CSFII_TDA Monounsaturated Fat Average daily monounsaturated fat intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8260 CDHQ1_MYRICETIN788_TDA Flavonoid 50 Myricetin Myricetin (Nutrient Number 788, Subclass Flavones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8255 CDHQ1_NARINGENIN762_TDA Flavonoid 50 Naringenin Naringenin (Nutrient Number 762, Subclass Flavonones) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8098 CDHQ1_NIACIN_CNF_TDA Niacin (B3) Average daily niacin (B3) intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8242 CDHQ1_PELARGONIDIN743_TDA Flavonoid 50 Pelargonidin Pelargonidin (Nutrient Number 743, Subclass Anthocyanidin) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8243 CDHQ1_PEONIDIN745_TDA Flavonoid 50 Peonidin Peonidin (Nutrient Number 745, Subclass Anthocyanidin) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8244 CDHQ1_PETUNIDIN746_TDA Flavonoid 50 Petunidin Petunidin (Nutrient Number 746, Subclass Anthocyanidin) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8103 CDHQ1_PHOSPHORUS_CSFII_TDA Phosphorus Average daily phosphorus intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8113 CDHQ1_POTASSIUM_CSFII_TDA Potassium Average daily potassium intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8082 CDHQ1_PROTEIN_CSFII_TDA Protein Average daily protein intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8086 CDHQ1_PUFA_CSFII_TDA Polyunsaturated Fat Average daily polyunsaturated fat intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
10309 CDHQ1_QUERCETIN789_TDA Flavonoid 50 Quercetin Quercetin (Nutrient Number 789, Subclass Flavones) 50% Number (Integer) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8097 CDHQ1_RIBOFLAVIN_CNF_TDA Riboflavin (B2) Average daily riboflavin (B2) intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8084 CDHQ1_SATURATED_FAT_CSFII_TDA Saturated Fat Average daily saturated fat intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8117 CDHQ1_SELENIUM_CSFII_TDA Selenium Average daily selenium intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8112 CDHQ1_SODIUM_CSFII_TDA Sodium Average daily sodium intake from food only based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8191 CDHQ1_SOLUBLE_FIBER_NDSR_TDA Soluble Dietary Fiber Average daily soluble dietary fiber based on the Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8238 CDHQ1_STARCH_NDSR_TDA Starch Average daily starch based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8237 CDHQ1_SUCROSE_NDSR_TDA Sucrose Average daily sucrose based on the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8250 CDHQ1_THEAFLAVIN755_TDA Flavonoid 50 Theaflavin Theaflavin (Nutrient Number 755, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8262 CDHQ1_THEAFLAVIN791_TDA Flavonoid 50 Theaflavin Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate (Nutrient Number 791, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8263 CDHQ1_THEAFLAVIN792_TDA Flavonoid 50 Theaflavin Theaflavin-3'-gallate (Nutrient Number 792, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8264 CDHQ1_THEAFLAVIN793_TDA Flavonoid 50 Theaflavin Theaflavin-3-gallate (Nutrient Number 793, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8251 CDHQ1_THEARUBIGINS756_TDA Flavonoid 50 Thearubigins Thearubigins (Nutrient Number 756, Subclass Flavan-3-ols) 50% Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams per day (mg/day)
8115 CDHQ1_THEOBROMINE_CSFII_TDA Theobromine Average daily theobromine intake from chocolate and tea, based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8096 CDHQ1_THIAMIN_CNF_TDA Thiamin (B1) Average daily thiamin (B1) intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8083 CDHQ1_TOTAL_FAT_CSFII_TDA Total Fat Average daily fat intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8192 CDHQ1_TRANS_FATTY_ACIDS_NDSR_TDA Trans Fatty Acid Average daily trans-fatty acids based on Nutrition Data Systems for Research (NDS-R). Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8171 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_A_ACTIVITY_CNF_TDA Total Vitamin A Average daily Vitamin A intake in retinol equivalents based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Retinol equivalents does account for bioavailability differences in provitamin A carotenoids (which include beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and Beta Cryptoxanthin). 1 RE = 1 microgram retinol, 6 micrograms beta-carotene, 12 microgram of other provitamin A carotenoids. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms of retinol equivalents/day
8091 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_A_IU_CNF_TDA Vitamin A IU Average daily Vitamin A intake in international units (IU) based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). International Units (IU) does not account for bioavailability, and is therefore outdated for calculating vitamin A in foods. IU is still used on supplement labels. 1 IU = 0.30 micrograms all-trans-retinol or 0.6 micrograms all-trans-beta-carotene. Number (Decimal) 0-999 international units/day
8092 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_A_RAE_CNF_TDA Vitamin A RAE Average daily Vitamin A Activity in retinol activity equivalents (RAE) based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). The amount of vitamin A available after the body converts carotenoids into vitamin A. 1 RAE = 1 microgram of retinol = 3.33 IU retinol, 12 micrograms of beta-carotene, 24 micrograms of alpha-carotene, 24 micrograms of beta-cryptoxanthin. Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms of retinol equivalents/day
8101 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_B12_CNF_TDA Vitamin B12 Average daily Vitamin B12 intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8099 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_B6_CNF_TDA Vitamin B6 Average daily Vitamin B6 intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8095 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_C_CNF_TDA Vitamin C Average daily Vitamin C intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
8183 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_D_CNF_TDA Vitamin D Average daily Vitamin D intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 micrograms/day
8094 CDHQ1_VITAMIN_E_ATE_CSFII_TDA Vitamin E Average daily Vitamin E intake based on the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII). Natural forms of vitamin include 8 compounds (alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocopherols and alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocotrienols). Alpha tocopherol is the only form that meets human requirements. Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams alpha tocopherol equivalents/day
8110 CDHQ1_ZINC_CNF_TDA Zinc Average daily zinc intake based on the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). Number (Decimal) 0-999 milligrams/day
Var ID Var Name Label Description Type Valid Values Unit
8169 CDHQ1_ADDED_SUGARS_FGP Added Sugar Average daily teaspoons of added sugars based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes sugars/ honey, applesauce/ cooked apples, fruit drinks, salad dressing, pasta salad, pasta/ meatless red sauce, cereal, cornbread/ muffins, muffins/ dessert breads, granola bars, meal replacement bars, meal replacement beverages, cakes, chocolate, candy, cheesecake, cookies/brownies, crisps/cobblers, donuts/sweet rolls/danishes/pop tarts, pies, frozen yogurt/ ices/ sorbet, milkshakes/ sodas, gelatins, puddings/ custards, yogurt, jams/ jelly, maple syrup, miscellaneous syrups/toppings, soft drinks. Number (Decimal) 0-999 teaspoons/day
8170 CDHQ1_ALCOHOL_FGP Alcohol Drinks Average number of daily drinks of alcohol based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes beer, wine, liquor. Number (Decimal) 0-999 number of drinks/day
8159 CDHQ1_BEEF_PORK_LAMB_FGP Lean Meat from Beef, Pork, lamb Average daily ounces of lean meat from beef/pork/lamb based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes veal, venison, lamb, beef steak, beef roast, roast beef, beef stew/ pot pies/ mixtures, beef burgers, ground beef, meatballs, beef loafs/ mixtures, ham, pork, bacon, short ribs / spareribs, cold cuts, soups, meat/ fish pasta sauce, lasagna/ ravioli/ shells, pizza with meat, egg rolls, mexican mixtures, chili, gravy. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8157 CDHQ1_CHEESE_FGP Cheese Servings Average number of daily cheese servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, regular cheese, low-fat cheese, nonfat cheese, cheese sauce, cream cheese, pasta/ meat/ fish sauce, lasagna/ ravioli/ shells, macaroni and cheese, pizza, mexican mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8152 CDHQ1_CIT_MEL_BER_FGP Citrus / Melon / Berry Servings Average number of daily citrus/ melon/ berry servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes oranges, tangelo, grapefruit, cantaloupe, other melon, strawberries, fruit salad, orange/ grapefruit juice, other juice, fruit drinks, crisps, cobblers, fruit pies, fruit yogurt. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8143 CDHQ1_DARK_GREEN_VEG_FGP Dark Green Vegetable Servings Average number of daily dark-green vegetable servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes lettuce, spinach, greens, broccoli, beef and chicken mixtures, soups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8144 CDHQ1_DEEP_YELLOW_VEG_FGP Deep Yellow Vegetable Servings Average number of daily deep-yellow vegetable servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots, beef and chicken mixtures, soups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8168 CDHQ1_DISCRETIONARY_FAT_FGP Discretionary Fat Average daily grams of discretionary fat based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes bacon, butter, cream (dairy, nondairy), cream cheese, lard, margarine, mayonnaise, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, salad dressing, shortening, sour cream, vegetable oil. Number (Decimal) 0-999 grams/day
8145 CDHQ1_DRY_BEAN_PEA_FGP Beans and Peas Servings Average number of daily dry bean and pea servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes beans, chili, tofu, soy meats, soups, mexican mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8164 CDHQ1_EGGS_FGP Lean Meat Equivalent from Eggs Average daily ounces of lean meat equivalents from eggs based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes eggs, egg whites, egg substitutes, egg salad, puddings/ custards, cream pies, pecan pie, pumpkin/ sweet potato pies, lasagna, ravioli, shells, egg rolls, potato salad. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8163 CDHQ1_FISH_SEAFOOD_FGP Lean Meat from Fish, Seafood Average daily ounces of lean meat from fish / other seafood based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes tuna, fried fish, not fried fish, oysters, meat/fish pasta sauce, mexican mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8161 CDHQ1_FRANKS_LUNCHEON_FGP Lean Meat from Franks, Luncheon Average daily ounces of lean meat from franks, luncheon based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes sausage, turkey/ low-fat sausage, hot dogs, liverwurst, cold cuts, pizza with meat. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8158 CDHQ1_LEAN_MEAT_FGP Lean Meat Total average daily ounces of lean meat from the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes beef, pork, lamb + organ meats + franks and luncheon meats + poultry + fish and seafood FGP food groups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8155 CDHQ1_MILK_FGP Milk Servings Average number of daily milk servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, nonfat/ skim milk, cream, half and half, evaporated milk, condensed milk, milkshake, liquid meal replacement, cheese sauce, white sauce, whipped cream, ice cream, ice milk, frozen yogurts/ ices/ sorbets, puddings/ custards, cream soups, cream pies. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8141 CDHQ1_NON_WHOLE_GRAIN_FGP Non-Whole Grain Servings Average number of daily non-whole grain servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes english muffins, bagels, white bread/rolls, croissants, crackers, stuffing/dumplings, cornbread/muffins, biscuits, donuts, sweet rolls, danish, pop tarts, muffins/dessert breads, cookies, brownies, cake, cheesecake, pies, crisps, cobblers, potato corn chips, pretzels, pancakes, waffles, french toast, meal replacement bars, hot & RTE breakfast cereals, noodles, rice/ grains, pasta, lasagna/ravioli/shells, macaroni and cheese, pizza, egg rolls, mexican mixtures, chili, soups, gravy. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8167 CDHQ1_NUTS_SEEDS_FGP Lean Meat Equivalent from Nuts, Seeds Average daily ounces of lean meat equivalents from nuts and seeds based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes nuts and seeds, nut and seed butters, granola bars, meal replacement bars, cereals, pecan pie. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8160 CDHQ1_ORGAN_MEATS_FGP Lean Meat from Organs Average daily ounces of lean meat from organ meats based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes liver, liverwurst. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8153 CDHQ1_OTHER_FRUIT_FGP Other Fruit Servings Average number of daily other fruit servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes apples, apple sauce, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, avocado/ guacamole, bananas, plantains, grapes, dried fruit, apricots, fruit salad, other juice, fruit drinks, crisps, cobbles, fruit pies. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8148 CDHQ1_OTHER_STARCHY_VEG_FGP Other Starchy Vegetable Servings Average number of daily other starchy vegetable servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes beans, peas, corn, beef and chicken mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8150 CDHQ1_OTHER_VEG_FGP Other Vegetable Servings Average number of daily other vegetable servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes string beans, cabbage/ sauerkraut, coleslaw, peas, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, peppers, onions, olives, tomato salsa, pickled vegetables, lettuce/ greens, potato salad, chili, mexican mixtures, egg rolls, pizza, pasta salad, past/ meat/ fish sauce, stuffing/ dumplings, soups, beef and chicken mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8147 CDHQ1_POTATO_FGP White Potato Servings Average number of daily white potato servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes white potatoes, fried potatoes, potato salads, potato chips, stuffing/ dumplings, soups, beef and chicken mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8162 CDHQ1_POULTRY_FGP Lean Meat from Poultry Average daily ounces of lean meat from poultry based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes chicken, turkey, chicken mixtures, bacon, soups, mexican mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
8166 CDHQ1_SOY_FGP Lean Meat Equivalent from Soy Average daily ounces of lean meat equivalents from soy products based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes soy beverage, liquid meal replacement, tofu, soy meats. Number (Decimal) 0-999 ounces/day
10310 CDHQ1_TOMATO_FGP Tomato Servings Average number of daily tomato servings based on the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes tomatoes, tomato salsa, tomato catsup, tomato/ vegetable juice, beef and chicken mixtures, soups, pasta/ meat/ fish sauce, lasagna/ ravoli/ shells, pizza, mexican mixtures. Number (Integer) 0-999 servings/day
8154 CDHQ1_TOTAL_DAIRY_FGP Dairy Servings Total average number of daily dairy servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes cheese + milk + yogurt FGP food groups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8151 CDHQ1_TOTAL_FRUIT_FGP Total Fruit Servings Total average number of daily fruit servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes citrus / melon / berry + other fruit FGP food groups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8139 CDHQ1_TOTAL_GRAIN_FGP Total Grain Servings Total average number of daily grain servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes whole grain + nonwhole grain FGP food groups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8142 CDHQ1_TOTAL_VEG_FGP Total Vegetable Servings Total average number of daily vegetable servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes dark green vegetables + deep yellow vegetables + white potato + other starchy vegetable + tomato + dry beans and peas + other vegetable FGP food groups. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8140 CDHQ1_WHOLE_GRAIN_FGP Whole Grain Servings Average number of daily whole grain servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes rice milk, whole grain bread/rolls, granola bars, potato/corn chips, popcorn, meal replacement bars, hot breakfast cereals, RTE breakfast cereals, rice/grains, mexican mixtures. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
8156 CDHQ1_YOGURT_FGP Yogurt Servings Average number of daily yogurt servings based on the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid (FGP). Includes yogurt. Number (Decimal) 0-999 servings/day
Var ID Var Name Label Description Type Valid Values Unit
8196 CDHQ1_GLYCEMIC_LOAD_DERV Glycemic Load Ranking for carbohydrate content in food portions based on their glycemic index and portion size. GL = (grams of carbohydrate) x (Glycemix index (GI)) / 100 Number (Decimal) 0-999
Derived Code
Var ID Var Name Label Description Type Valid Values Unit
8080 CDHQ1_DAILY_FREQ_IDN Daily Frequency Number of times per day that the food was consumed i.e. daily frequency. Number (Decimal) 0-999
8077 CDHQ1_FOOD_ID_IDN Food ID This identifies the food from which a value was generated in the CDHQ-1 questionnaire. Number (Decimal) 1-257
8078 CDHQ1_SIZE_IDN Size ID Portion size associated with food item queried on the CDHQ-1. Coded 0, 1, 2
Formats
8075 CDHQ1_VARIABLE_ID_IDN Variable ID This identifies the question from which the value of a specific food item was generated in the CDHQ-1 questionnaire. Number (Decimal) 1-155
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