Nutrient adequacy and Mediterranean Diet in Spanish school children and adolescents.
Eur J Clin Nutr
; 57 Suppl 1: S35-9, 2003 Sep.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate dietary habits and nutritional status of Spanish school children and adolescents, and their relationship with the Mediterranean Diet. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study by face-to-face interview. SETTING: Free living children and adolescents of all Spanish regions. SUBJECTS: A random sample of 3166 people aged 6-24 y. METHODS: Home interviews conducted by a team of 43 dietitians included 24-h recalls (a second 24-h recall in 25% of the sample) and a short frequency questionnaire to determine the quality of the Mediterranean Diet (KIDMED). RESULTS: The participation rate was 68%. In general, the adequacy of the Mediterranean Diet rose with increased mean intakes of the majority of vitamins and minerals and decreased percentages of inadequate intakes (&<2/3 of the RNI) for calcium, magnesium, vitamin B(6) and C in both sexes, and iron and vitamin A only in females. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that the Mediterranean Diet contributes to nutritional quality, and also shows concomitant risks as the Mediterranean Diet deteriorates.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales Infantiles
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Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales de los Adolescentes
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Dieta Mediterránea
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Clin Nutr
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido