Energy and Nutrient intake and Dietary Diversity among Female Residential Students of Bangladesh

Sultana, Marjia; Hasan, Towhid; Shaheen, Nazma

doi:10.12944/crnfsj.7.1.24

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“…Correlation coefficients (r) between DDS, NAR, and MAR of the 14 micronutrients were significant. This collaborate findings in earlier studies that diversity in the diet is positively associated with nutrient adequacy among women of reproductive age (Acham et al 2012;Arimond et al 2010;Drewnowski et al 1997;Foote et al 2004;Hjertholm et al 2019;Lee et al 2013;Mirmiran et al 2006;Nguyen et al 2018;Ogle et al 2001;Ruel 2003;Sultana et al 2019;Torheim et al 2003;Torheim et al 2004). Therefore, diversity in the diet is important to meet the requirements for energy and other essential micronutrients.…”

Section: The Relationship Between Mean Adequacy Ratio (Mar) and Dietary Diversity Scoressupporting

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Dr. Adequacy of nutrient intakes among pregnant Women in Northern Ghana

Saaka

2020

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Introduction: Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is a pre-requisite for good pregnancy outcomes as well as future wellbeing, development and quality of life of the unborn child. This analytical cross-sectional study evaluated the adequacy of nutrient intakes of pregnant women resident in northern Ghana. Methods: A total of 400 pregnant women in 25 communities in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions of Ghana were interviewed at the household level. The nutrient intakes were assessed using a structured 24-hour dietary recall questionnaire. A dietary diversity score (DDS) was measured as a count of food groups. A nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) of 14 nutrients as well as mean adequacy ratio (MAR) were calculated based on the 24-hour dietary recall. Results: The average energy, protein and fat intakes were 2,770.8 ± 1,127.5 Kcal/day, 59.2 ±27.5 g/day, and 105.25±58.0 g/day, respectively. The proportion of women meeting the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of these macro-nutrients were 58.8%, 27.0% and 50.3% respectively. The average MAR of 14 nutrients was calculated to be 68% as the overall measure of nutrient adequacy. MAR correlated positively with DDS (r = 0.24 P < 0.001). Over 50% pregnant women obtained less than 66% of the RDA for iron, calcium, riboflavin, folic acid and vitamin B12. Conclusion: Diets of the majority of these pregnant women were deficient in several nutrients. Dietary diversity scores served as a useful proxy indicator of nutrient adequacy in this sample. In order to meet the requirements for essential nutrients, more effort should be made to promote dietary diversity among pregnant women in northern Ghana.

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Section: The Relationship Between Mean Adequacy Ratio (Mar) and Dietary Diversity Scoressupporting

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Dr. Adequacy of nutrient intakes among pregnant Women in Northern Ghana

Saaka

2020

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“…Although several studies reported MDD-W of Bangladeshi women, no studies prior to this one were found to include the dietary diversity of women from this island. The findings of the study indicate consensus with other studies focusing on MDD-W of Bangladeshi women which reported their low dietary diversity score (3.87 to 4.84) and a high percentage in the inadequacy of diversity (69%) [ 8 , 16 , 42 ]. Inadequately diversified diets among women of neighboring countries of Bangladesh, India (4.28 FG) [ 43 ], and Myanmar (4.09 FG) [ 44 ], are also reported in the literature.…”

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Dietary diversity and micronutrients adequacy among the women of reproductive age at St. Martin’s island in Bangladesh

et al. 2023

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Minimum dietary diversity for women, an important dimension of diet quality, has been widely used as a proxy indicator for micronutrient adequacy. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), women of reproductive age (WRA) particularly are at high risk of inadequate micronutrient intake resulting from poor diversified diets. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess dietary diversity and micronutrients adequacy in the diets of WRA of St. Martin’s island, along with their socio-economic determinants. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of 201 WRA living at St. Martin’s island. Utilizing the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) cut-point approach, the adequacy of micronutrient intake was evaluated from observed 24-h recall dietary data. The recent guideline of FAO was employed to evaluate Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W). Binary logistic regression and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to identify socio-economic determinants of MDD-W and micronutrients adequacy. The mean (SD) dietary diversity score was 4.25 (1.17) and about 40.3% of the participants met the MDD-W cut-off. Starchy staples (100%), meat/poultry/fish (87%), and other vegetables (79%) were consumed more frequently, while, the least reported food groups were dairy (2%), nuts and seeds (11%), and vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables (11%). Except for Niacin, intake of all micronutrients was inadequate, with an inadequacy prevalence of 36–100%. Educational level, and decision-making role of women were significantly related to their dietary diversity. On the other hand, age, decision-making role, and MDD-W were important determinants of micronutrient adequacy. In conclusion, the WRA of St. Martin's island consumed neither a sufficient amount of micronutrients nor an adequate diversity of foods. In addition, several socio-economic components are linked with dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy. Therefore, attention is needed to decide on the best strategies to improve the quality of diet and dietary diversity for WRA in this setting.

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“…Large and moderate improvements in DD over time could meaningfully decrease the risk of cognitive impairment, and conversely, worsening DD may increase the risk. This finding may be explained by the fact that DDS can be seen as a proxy and quick indicator of nutrient adequacy, and increasing the variety of food groups in the diet is positively associated with adequate nutritional intake [ 39 , 40 ], maintaining a higher DDS thus is associated with better cognitive function. In contrast, maintaining a lower DDS may mean malnutrition, which will increase the risk of cognitive impairment.…”

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Association between Dietary Diversity Changes and Cognitive Impairment among Older People: Findings from a Nationwide Cohort Study

et al. 2022

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Background: Little is known about the role of dietary diversity changes in affecting cognitive function among older people. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the associations between dietary diversity scores (DDS) changes with cognitive impairment among older adults in a large prospective cohort. Methods: Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination questionnaire at baseline and follow-up. A total of 9726 participants without Parkinson’s disease, dementia, or cognitive impairment were enrolled at baseline. Nine food groups were collected using simplified FFQ at baseline and follow-up surveys. Then nine food groups change patterns and DDS change patterns (overall, plant-based and animal-based) were assessed. The associations of above DDS changes patterns with subsequent cognitive impairment were evaluated. A multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate HRs and 95%CIs. Results: We documented 2805 cognitive impairments during 52,325 person-years of follow-up. Compared to high-to-high overall DDS change patterns, the multivariable adjusted HRs (95%CI) for high-to-medium, medium-to-medium, medium-to-low, low-to-medium and low-to-low DDS change patterns were 1.33 (1.12–1.57), 1.11 (0.94–1.32), 1.61 (1.39–1.86), 2.00 (1.66–2.40), 2.30 (1.90–2.78) and 2.80 (2.23–3.53), respectively. Compared with participants with stable DDS change pattern, those who in large improvement of DDS had a 13% lower risk of cognitive impairment (HRs, 0.87; 95%CI: 0.78–0.98). The associations of plant-based DDS, animal-based DDS, or nine food groups DDS change patterns with cognitive impairment were in a similar direction to the main result. Conclusions: Protective associations between maintaining high DDS and a reduced risk of cognitive impairment were observed. In contrast, lowering or maintaining a lower DDS increases the risk of cognitive impairment.

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Energy and Nutrient intake and Dietary Diversity among Female Residential Students of Bangladesh

Cited by 11 publications

References 12 publications

Dr. Adequacy of nutrient intakes among pregnant Women in Northern Ghana

Dr. Adequacy of nutrient intakes among pregnant Women in Northern Ghana

Dietary diversity and micronutrients adequacy among the women of reproductive age at St. Martin’s island in Bangladesh

Association between Dietary Diversity Changes and Cognitive Impairment among Older People: Findings from a Nationwide Cohort Study

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