DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY QUESTIONNAIRE (AGES 12-16 YEARS)            
                                                                                
                                                                                
     The Dietary Food Frequency questionnaire was administered to youths aged   
     12-16 years in the mobile examination center (MEC).  Respondents were      
     asked how often over the past month they had eaten specified food items.   
     The foods were listed in groups, targeting those high in vitamins A and    
     C and calcium.  Respondents reported their consumption as the number of    
     times per day, per week, per month, or never.  It is important to note     
     that portion sizes were not defined, and responses represent "number or    
     times" as determined by the respondent.                                    
                                                                                
     The questionnaire was identical to the food frequency section of the       
     Household Adult Questionnaire administered to adults aged 17 years and     
     above (see Adult Household Data File).  MEC examination weights            
     (WTPFEX6) should be used for analysis of the youth Dietary Food            
     Frequency (Ages 12-16 years).  The interview weights (WTPFQX6), however,   
     should be used when analyzing the adult food frequency data.  For more     
     information on the use of sample weights in NHANES III data analysis,      
     refer to the NHANES III Analytic and Reporting Guidelines (U.S. DHHS,      
     1996b).                                                                    
                                                                                
     Data processing and editing were performed for consistency of              
     responses within the sections of the questionnaire.  As part of the        
     editing process, the frequency of consumption of food items was            
     standardized to the number of times consumed per month.  Notes have been   
     provided for variables that were standardized or recoded or that require   
     additional comments.                                                      
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                             MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS                             
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4654-4656          How often (per month) did you have       See note    
      FFP1AS               chocolate milk and hot cocoa?                        
                    769    000   Never                                          
                   1214    001-194                                              
                     95    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4657-4659          How often (per month) did you have milk  See note    
      FFP1BS               to drink or on cereal? Do not count                  
                           small amounts of milk added to coffee                
                           or tea.                                              
                    130    000   Never                                          
                   1853    001-304                                              
                     94    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4660-4661          What type of milk was it?  Was it        See note    
      FFP1D1               usually whole, 2%, 1%, skim, nonfat,                 
                           or some other type?                                  
                    931    01    Whole/regular                                  
                    605    02    2%/low fat                                     
                     67    03    1%                                             
                    159    04    Skim/nonfat                                    
                      1    05    Buttermilk                                     
                      1    06    Evaporated                                     
                    100    88    Blank but applicable                           
                    150    99    Don't know                                     
                  29297    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4662-4664          Yogurt and frozen yogurt? (per month)    See note    
      FFP1ES       1415    000   Never                                          
                    569    001-091                                              
                     94    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
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                             MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS                             
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4665-4667          Ice cream, ice milk, and milkshakes?     See note    
      FFP1FS               (per month)                                          
                    361    000   Never                                          
                   1617    001-304                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4668-4670          Cheese, all types including American,    See note    
      FFP1GS               Swiss, cheddar, and cottage cheese?                  
                           (per month)                                          
                    229    000   Never                                          
                   1748    001-213                                              
                     96    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      6    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4671-4673          Pizza, calzone, and lasagna? (per month) See note    
      FFP1HS        279    000   Never                                          
                   1700    001-065                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4674-4676          Cheese dishes such as macaroni and       See note    
      FFP1IS               cheese, cheese nachos, cheese                        
                           enchiladas, and quesadillas?                         
                           (per month)                                          
                    422    000   Never                                          
                   1556    001-091                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                   MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS                   
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4677-4679          How often (per month) did you eat any    See note    
      FFP2AS               type of stew or soup containing                      
                           vegetables, including minestrone,                    
                           tomato, and split pea?                               
                    691    000   Never                                          
                   1279    001-274                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                     11    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4680-4682          Spaghetti and pasta with tomato sauce?   See note    
      FFP2BS               (per month)                                          
                    481    000   Never                                          
                   1499    001-061                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4683-4685          Bacon, sausage (chorizo) and luncheon    See note    
      FFP2CS               meats such as hot dogs, salami, and                  
                           bologna? (per month)                                 
                    155    000   Never                                          
                   1824    001-152                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4686-4688          Liver and other organ meats such as      See note    
      FFP2DS               heart, kidney, tongue, and tripe                     
                           (menudo)? (per month)                                
                   1596    000   Never                                          
                    380    001-061                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      5    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                   MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS                   
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4689-4691          Beef, including hamburger, steaks,       See note    
      FFP2ES               roast beef, and meatloaf? (per month)                
                     63    000   Never                                          
                   1917    001-152                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4692-4694          Pork and ham, including roast pork,      See note    
      FFP2FS               pork chops, and spare ribs? (per month)              
                    434    000   Never                                          
                   1544    001-122                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4695-4696          Shrimp, clams, oysters, crab, and        See note    
      FFP2GS               lobster? (per month)                                 
                   1259    00    Never                                          
                    722    01-30                                                
                     98    88    Blank but applicable                           
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4697-4699          Fish including fillets, fish sticks,     See note    
      FFP2HS               fish sandwiches, and tuna fish?                      
                           (per month)                                          
                    610    000   Never                                          
                   1368    001-122                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4700-4702          Chicken, all types, including baked,     See note    
      FFP2IS               fried, chicken nuggets, and chicken                  
                           salad?  Include turkey. (per month)                  
                    125    000   Never                                          
                   1855    001-152                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                   MAIN DISHES, MEAT, FISH, CHICKEN, AND EGGS                   
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4703-4705          How often (per month) did you have eggs  See note    
      FFP2JS               including scrambled, fried, omelettes,               
                           hard-boiled eggs, and egg salad?                     
                    424    000   Never                                          
                   1556    001-091                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                             FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES                             
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4706-4708          How often (per month) did you have       See note    
      FFP3AS               orange juice, grapefruit juice and                   
                           tangerine juice?                                     
                    269    000   Never                                          
                   1711    001-274                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4709-4711          Other fruit juices such as grape juice,  See note    
      FFP3BS               apple juice, cranberry juice, and fruit              
                           nectars? (per month)                                 
                    724    000   Never                                          
                   1254    001-243                                              
                     98    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4712-4714          Citrus fruits including oranges,         See note    
      FFP3CS               grapefruits, and  tangerines?                        
                           (per month)                                          
                    563    000   Never                                          
                   1415    001-152                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4715-4717          Melons including cantaloupe, honeydew,   See note    
      FFP3DS               and watermelon? (per month)                          
                   1144    000   Never                                          
                    835    001-274                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                             FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES                             
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4718-4720          Peaches, nectarines, apricots, guava,    See note    
      FFP3ES               mango, and papaya? (per month)                       
                   1132    000   Never                                          
                    846    001-122                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4721-4723          How often (per month) did you have any   See note    
      FFP3FS               other fruits such as apples, bananas,                
                           pears, berries, cherries, grapes, plums,             
                           and strawberries?  (Include plantains.)              
                    193    000   Never                                          
                   1786    001-182                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                                   VEGETABLES                                   
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4724-4726          How often (per month) did you have       See note    
      FFP4AS               carrots and vegetable mixtures                       
                           containing carrots?                                  
                    791    000   Never                                          
                   1181    001-091                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      7    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4727-4729          Broccoli?  (per month)                   See note    
      FFP4BS       1098    000   Never                                          
                    877    001-122                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      5    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4730-4732          Brussels sprouts and cauliflower?        See note    
      FFP4CS               (per month)                                          
                   1583    000   Never                                          
                    395    001-122                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4733-4735          White potatoes, including baked, mashed, See note    
      FFP4DS               boiled, french-fries, and potato salad?              
                           (per month)                                          
                     65    000   Never                                          
                   1914    001-061                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                                   VEGETABLES                                   
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4736-4737          Sweet potatoes, yams, and orange squash  See note    
      FFP4ES               including acorn, butternut, hubbard,                 
                           and pumpkin?                                         
                           (per month)                                          
                   1374    00    Never                                          
                    604    01-30                                                
                     99    88    Blank but applicable                           
                      2    99    Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4738-4740          Tomatoes including fresh and stewed      See note    
      FFP4FS               tomatoes, tomato juice, and salsa?                   
                           (per month)                                          
                    688    000   Never                                          
                   1290    001-091                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4741-4743          Spinach, greens, collards, and kale?     See note    
      FFP4GS               (per month)                                          
                   1249    000   Never                                          
                    729    001-086                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4744-4746          Tossed salad?  (per month)               See note    
      FFP4HS        649    000   Never                                          
                   1329    001-152                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                                   VEGETABLES                                   
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4747-4749          Cabbage, cole slaw, and sauerkraut?      See note    
      FFP4IS               (per month)                                          
                   1286    000   Never                                          
                    692    001-108                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4750-4752          Hot red chili peppers. Do not count      See note    
      FFP4JS               ground red chili peppers?                            
                           (per month)                                          
                   1646    000   Never                                          
                    330    001-152                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      4    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4753-4755          Peppers including green, red, and        See note    
      FFP4KS               yellow peppers?  (per month)                         
                   1310    000   Never                                          
                    668    001-122                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4756-4758          Any other vegetables such as green       See note    
      FFP4LS               beans, corn, peas, mushrooms, and                    
                           zucchini?  (per month)                               
                    464    000   Never                                          
                   1515    001-152                                              
                     99    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                        BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS                         
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4759-4761          How often (per month) did you have       See note    
      FFP5AS               beans, lentils, and (chickpeas/                      
                           garbanzos)?  Include kidney, pinto,                  
                           refried, black, and baked beans.                     
                    550    000   Never                                          
                   1428    001-318                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4762-4764          Peanuts, peanut butter, other types of   See note    
      FFP5BS               nuts, and seeds?  (per month)                        
                    537    000   Never                                          
                   1437    001-243                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      5    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4765-4767          How about All-Bran, All-Bran Extra       See note    
      FFP5CS               Fiber, 100% Bran, and Fiber One?                     
                           (per month)                                          
                   1529    000   Never                                          
                    435    001-061                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                     15    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4768-4770          Total, Product 19, Most, and Just Right? See note    
      FFP5DS               (per month)                                          
                   1567    000   Never                                          
                    396    001-122                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                     16    999   Don't know                                     
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                        BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS                         
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4771-4773          All other cold cereals like corn flakes, See note    
      FFP5ES               Cheerios, Rice Krispies, and                         
                           presweetened cereals?  (per month)                   
                    261    000   Never                                          
                   1712    001-122                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      6    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4774-4776          Cooked, hot cereals like oatmeal, cream  See note    
      FFP5FS               of wheat, cream of rice, and grits?                  
                           (per month)                                          
                   1134    000   Never                                          
                    844    001-213                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4777-4779          How often (per month )did you have white See note    
      FFP5GS               bread, rolls, bagels, biscuits, English              
                           muffins, and crackers?  Include those                
                           used for sandwiches.                                 
                     51    000   Never                                          
                   1927    001-334                                              
                    101    888   Blank but applicable                           
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4780-4782          Dark breads and rolls, including whole   See note    
      FFP5HS               wheat, rye, and pumpernickel?                        
                           (per month)                                          
                   1173    000   Never                                          
                    802    001-122                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      4    999   Don't know                                     
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                        BEANS, NUTS, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS                         
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4783-4785          Corn bread, corn muffins, and corn       See note    
      FFP5IS               tortillas?  (per month)                              
                    643    000   Never                                          
                   1334    001-152                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4786-4788          Flour tortillas?  (per month)            See note    
      FFP5JS       1112    000   Never                                          
                    864    001-152                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4789-4791          Rice?  (per month)                       See note    
      FFP5KS        441    000   Never                                          
                   1535    001-304                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4792-4794          Salted snacks such as potato chips,      See note    
      FFP5LS               taco chips, corn chips, and salted                   
                           pretzels and popcorn?  (per month)                   
                    159    000   Never                                          
                   1818    001-152                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      2    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                                
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                        DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES                         
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4795-4797          How often (per month) did you have cakes,See note    
      FFP6AS               cookies, brownies, pies, doughnuts, and              
                           pastries?                                            
                    180    000   Never                                          
                   1796    001-152                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4798-4800          Chocolate candy and fudge? (per month)   See note    
      FFP6BS        550    000   Never                                          
                   1426    001-182                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4801-4803          How often (per month) did you have       See note    
      FFP6CS               Hi-C, Tang, Hawaiian Punch, Koolaid,                 
                           and other drinks with added vitamin C?               
                    366    000   Never                                          
                   1612    001-243                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4804-4806          Diet colas, diet sodas, and diet drinks  See note    
      FFP6DS               such as Crystal Light?  (per month)                  
                   1415    000   Never                                          
                    564    001-182                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4807-4809          Regular colas and sodas, not diet?       See note    
      FFP6ES               (per month)                                          
                    193    000   Never                                          
                   1782    001-182                                              
                    101    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
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                        DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES                         
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4810-4812          Regular coffee with caffeine?            See note    
      FFP6FS               (per month)                                          
                   1658    000   Never                                          
                    320    001-152                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4813-4815          Regular tea with caffeine?               See note    
      FFP6GS               (per month)                                          
                   1356    000   Never                                          
                    617    001-213                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      6    999   Don't know                                     
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4816-4818          Beer and lite beer? (per month)          See note    
      FFP6HS       1847    000   Never                                          
                    130    001-061                                              
                    101    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      1    999   Don't know                                     
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        4819-4820          Wine, wine coolers, sangria, and         See note    
      FFP6IS               champagne?  (per month)                              
                   1835    00    Never                                          
                     71    01                                                   
                     24    02                                                   
                      7    03                                                   
                     22    04                                                   
                      4    05                                                   
                      2    06                                                   
                      5    09                                                   
                      2    13                                                   
                      1    17                                                   
                      4    30                                                   
                    101    88    Blank but applicable                           
                      1    99    Don't know                                     
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                   DIETARY FOOD FREQUENCY (AGES 12-16 YEARS)                    
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                        DESSERTS, SWEETS, AND BEVERAGES                         
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4821-4822          Hard liquor such as tequila, gin, vodka, See note    
      FFP6JS               scotch, rum, whiskey and liqueurs,                   
                           either alone or mixed?  (per month)                  
                   1890    00    Never                                          
                     88    01-30                                                
                    101    88    Blank but applicable                           
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                                      FATS                                      
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4823-4825          Margarine?  (per month)                  See note    
      FFP7AS        548    000   Never                                          
                   1401    001-182                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                     30    999   Don't know                                     
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        4826-4828          Butter?  (per month)                     See note    
      FFP7BS        688    000   Never                                          
                   1267    001-243                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                     24    999   Don't know                                     
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        4829-4831          Oil and vinegar, mayonnaise and salad    See note    
      FFP7CS               dressings such as Italian and Thousand               
                           Island, including those added to                     
                           salads and sandwiches?  (per month)                  
                    368    000   Never                                          
                   1608    001-213                                              
                    100    888   Blank but applicable                           
                      3    999   Don't know                                     
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                            OTHER FOODS OR BEVERAGES                            
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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        4832-4833          Codes for first missed food/beverage     See note    
      FFP8AFC      1943    00    No other                                       
                      2    03    Decaffeinated/herbal tea                       
                     13    04    Sports drinks, popsicles,                      
                                 fruit drinks                                   
                      2    05    Water                                          
                      3    06    Soy products, including tofu                   
                     15    08    Other                                          
                    101    88    Blank but applicable                           
                  29232    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4834-4836          How often (per month) did you eat...     See note    
      FFP8AS               in the past month?                                   
                     35    004-122                                              
                    101    888   Blank but applicable                           
                  31175    Blank                                                
                                                                                
        4837-4838          Codes for second missed food/beverage                
      FFP8BFC        33    00    No other                                       
                      2    08    Other                                          
                    101    88    Blank but applicable                           
                  31175    Blank                                                
                                                                                
             4839          How often (per month) did you eat...     See note    
      FFP8BS               in the past month?                                   
                      1    4                                                    
                      1    5                                                    
                    101    8     Blank but applicable                           
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                              GENERAL INFORMATION                               
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    Positions            Item description                                       
    SAS name    Counts       and code                               Notes       
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             4840          Respondent                                           
      FFP10        1971    1     Self                                           
                     13    2     Proxy                                          
                     95    8     Blank but applicable                           
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        4841-4844          Interviewer number                                   
      FFPEXMNR      157    4001                                                 
                    180    4002                                                 
                    126    4003                                                 
                    276    4004                                                 
                    678    4005                                                 
                    613    4006                                                 
                      1    4101                                                 
                     44    7002                                                 
                      3    7007                                                 
                      1    7073                                                 
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     FFPA1S, FFP1BS, FFP1ES-FFP7CS, FFP8AS, FFP8BS: Frequency of consumption    
               of food item per month                                           
                                                                                
          The frequency of consumption variables were standardized as "times    
          per month" using the conversion factors 4.3 weeks/month and 30.4      
          days/month rounded to the nearest whole number.  If the frequency     
          of consumption was reported as "never," the value was recorded as     
          zero.                                                                 
                                                                                
                                                                                
     FFP1D1:  Usual type of milk consumed                                       
                                                                                
          Only usual milk consumed was recorded here.  If more than one milk    
          type was reported as "usual," the first milk reported was recorded.   
          Guidelines based on fat content were developed in order to recode     
          other milks that were reported but not listed and to create new       
          categories.                                                           
                                                                                
          Codes/recodes            Reported usual milk                          
                                                                                
          01 (whole/regular milk)  goat's milk                                  
          02 (2%/low fat)                                                       
          03 (1% milk)             acidophilus milk; lactose-reduced milk       
          04 (skim/nonfat milk)    hot chocolate mix; powdered milk; 0.5%       
                                   milk                                         
          05 (buttermilk)                                                       
          06 (evaporated)                                                       
          07 (other not specified)                                              
          11  half and half/cream                                               
                                                                                
                                                                                
     FFP8AFC:  New codes for other foods not listed                             
                                                                                
          Respondents also were asked about other foods not listed in the       
          food frequency questionnaire.  Responses to this question from both   
          the adult and the youth food frequency questionnaires were edited     
          by first determining whether the food could be coded back into an     
          existing category.  When possible, the frequency of consumption of    
          that food was added to the original response for the pre-existing     
          category.  If the original response was "Never consumed," then the    
          consumption frequency for the "Other food not listed" replaced the    
          original response.  Foods that were reported using frequency units    
          were first converted to a common unit; the frequencies were summed    
          to produce whole number estimates.  For example, if the reported      
          frequency for the category "Other vegetables" was once per day and    
          asparagus consumption once per week was reported for "other food      
          not listed," then the frequency for asparagus consumption was added   
          to the frequency of the "Other vegetables" category and               
          recalculated as a consumption of eight per week.  When it was not     
          possible to recode a response, a determination was made about         
          whether a new category should be created based on the reported        
          frequency of the food or whether the food represented an important    
          source of a specific nutrient.  The following eight new food groups   
          were defined:                                                         
                                                                               
                                                                                
          01   Egg substitutes                                                  
          02   Decaffeinated coffee and espresso                                
          03   Decaffeinated/herbal tea                                         
          04   Sports drinks, fruit drinks (excluding juices but including      
               tamarind drinks), and popsicles                                  
          05   Water, including tap, mineral, spring, seltzer, soda             
          06   Soy products, including tofu, soy milk, soy ice cream, soy       
               cheese, soy hamburgers, soy hot dogs, soy flour, and textured    
               vegetable protein                                                
          07   Non-alcoholic beer/wine                                          
          08   Others not specified or not elsewhere classified, including      
               diet, breakfast, and nutrition drinks, pudding, condiments,      
               sour or whipped cream, granola bars, and gelatin