Comparative analysis of vitamin A and iron content in food according to different food composition tables and nutritional evaluation software programs

Chagas, Carlos; Saunders, Cláudia; Campos, Aline Bull Ferreira; Nogueira, Jamile Lima; Silva, Cristina Lúcia da; Alves, Priscila Dutra; Ramalho, Andréa

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“…Hardly 10% of all caregivers knew any VA-rich fruit, vegetable or root/tuber, showing that they lacked basic knowledge of the nature of VA-rich plant foods in which the orange colour as seen in ripe mangoes, pumpkins and carrots, is a key indicator [ 32 ]. The DGLVs like kale and Amaranthus, though excellent pro-VA sources [ 28 , 33 ], were not clearly known. Despite being mentioned, they were often undistinguished from cabbages, beans and other non-VA-rich vegetables thereby portraying a lack of true knowledge.…”

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Vitamin A-related nutrition knowledge gaps and predictors among caregivers of preschool children in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Mangusho,

Njogu,

Baingana

et al. 2024

BMC Nutr

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Background Vitamin A (VA) remains a core micronutrient as VA Deficiency (VAD) in children has persisted as a public health problem in parts of Africa with adverse effects. Caregivers of children are essential in the control of VAD; however, there is a paucity of data on their knowledge of VA, dietary sources, and VAD. This study sought to assess the level of VA-related nutrition knowledge (VANK) and its predictors among caregivers of preschool children in Eastern Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional analytical design was used. Both socio-demographic and knowledge and attitude (KA) data were collected using a structured questionnaire partly adapted from the FAO model Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) questionnaire. A sample size of 256 was used. Caregivers of 24–59 months-old children were selected from Bukwo District in Eastern Uganda using purposive and random sampling methods. Knowledge scores (%) based on responses to ten questions were determined and eventually classified as low (≤ 40%) and moderate or high (˃40%). Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed using SPSS (version 24). Logistic regression was used to identify predictors with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results The study had 247 caregivers with a mean age of 30.9 ± 7.7 years. The majority were female (90%), married, subsistence crop farmers and had primary-level education or lower. The mean VANK score was 18.9 ± 24.7%. Overall, most of the caregivers had low VANK as only about 20% had moderate or high. The proportions that knew the different aspects of VANK were correspondingly small. About half of the caregivers (46.6%) knew VA itself and only 27% knew any of its sources. Those who knew VAD, its causes, signs/symptoms and prevention measures were 31, 22, 13 and 24% respectively. The caregivers’ VANK was significantly associated with their overall VA-related attitude, age and level of education. However, education and age were the significant predictors. Conclusion Caregivers had very low VANK. They barely knew VA and its food sources or VAD. The main predictors of VANK were caregiver age and level of education. The study recommends education of caregivers about VA for effective VAD control which contributes to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2.

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Vitamin A-related nutrition knowledge gaps and predictors among caregivers of preschool children in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Mangusho,

Njogu,

Baingana

et al. 2024

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Visceral and body adiposity are negatively associated with vitamin A nutritional status independently of Body Mass Index and recommended intake of vitamin A in Brazilian Women

Ribamar

Cruz

Bento

et al. 2022

The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry

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Vitamin A-related Nutrition Knowledge Gaps and Predictors among Caregivers of Preschool Children in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study

Mangusho

Njogu

Baingana

et al. 2023

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Background Vitamin A (VA) remains one of the core micronutrients as VA Deficiency (VAD) in children has persisted as a public health problem in many parts of Africa and Asia with adverse micro and macro-level effects. Caregivers of children are essential in the control of VAD; however, there is paucity of data on their knowledge of VA, dietary sources and VAD. This study sought to assess the level of VA-related nutrition knowledge (VANK) and its predictors among caregivers of children aged 24–59 months in Eastern Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional analytical design was used. Both socio-demographic and knowledge and attitude (KA) data were collected using a structured questionnaire partly adapted from the FAO model Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) questionnaire. A total of 247 caregivers of children in Bukwo District in Eastern Uganda out of 256 selected using purposive and random sampling methods participated in the study. Ten knowledge questions were used to assess caregiver knowledge based on percentage scores and levels attained (≤ 40%, low; 41–69%, medium and ≥ 70%, high). Pearson’s Chi-square and correlation, and regression statistics were used to analyze the data, with p < .05 considered as significant. Results The caregivers were mostly female (90%) with a mean age of 30.89 years (SD = 7.69), majority were married subsistence crop farmers with at least primary level education. Just over 20% scored above 40% on VANK, with varying scores for different aspects: knowledge of VA (46.6%) and VAD (31%); VAD causes (22%), signs/symptoms of VAD (13%) and means of prevention (24%). Perceived severity of VAD among caregivers was significantly associated with their VANK. Age and level of education, were found to be significant socio-demographic predictors of VANK (p < .05). Conclusion Caregivers of under-fives in Eastern Uganda had inadequate VANK which was also associated with their perceptions of VAD severity. The main predictors of VANK were age and educational level of the caregiver. Efforts to enhance VANK are recommended especially among caregivers with lower education levels for effective VAD control and achievement of nutrition-related goals such as the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2.

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Comparative analysis of vitamin A and iron content in food according to different food composition tables and nutritional evaluation software programs

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Vitamin A-related nutrition knowledge gaps and predictors among caregivers of preschool children in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Vitamin A-related nutrition knowledge gaps and predictors among caregivers of preschool children in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Visceral and body adiposity are negatively associated with vitamin A nutritional status independently of Body Mass Index and recommended intake of vitamin A in Brazilian Women

Vitamin A-related Nutrition Knowledge Gaps and Predictors among Caregivers of Preschool Children in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study

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