Abstract
What is already known about this topicLead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are widespread toxic heavy metal pollutants in the environment. Dietary intakes of Pb and Cd have been a major concern in the world.What is added by this report?The average dietary exposure to Pb and Cd among Chinese adult males from the Sixth China Total Diet Study (TDS) was within acceptable levels, except for a potential health risk of Cd exposure among adult men in Hunan Province.What are the implications for public health practice?It is necessary to continuously monitor the levels of Pb and Cd in foods. More attention should be paid to dietary Cd exposure in Hunan Province.
Highlights
Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are heavy metal pollutants that are widespread in the environment
The dietary intakes of Pb and Cd have always been a major concern in the world
The levels of Pb and Cd in all the dietary samples in Sixth China Total Diet Study (TDS) were lower than the China General Standard for Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762–2017)
Summary
Since 1990, China has conducted six Total Diet Studies (TDSs) to evaluate the dietary intake of various chemical substances and to assess the related health risks among Chinese population. The health risk of dietary exposure to Cd was assessed based on the PTMI of 25 μg/kg body weight per month. Dietary lead intakes (μg/kg body weight per day)
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