Food consumption and nutrient intake and their relationship among nepalese

Hirai, Katsuyuki; Nakayama, Junko; Sonoda, Mitsuko; Ohno, Yoshimi; Okuno, Yoshinohu; Nagata, Kumiko; Tamura, Toshihide; Sakya, Hem N.; Shrestha, Marina Vaidya

doi:10.1016/s0271-5317(05)80214-3

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“…The intake levels (37.8-62.8 mg RE per day) in the present study were far lower than the RDA/RNI for Nepali adults (600 mg RE per day) (Ministry of Agriculture, 1994). The levels were lower than those reported in previous studies in the southern Terai (485 mg RE for males and 469 mg RE for females; Ohno et al (1997)) or in the eastern Terai (422 mg RE for males and 355 mg RE for females; Hirai et al (1993)). A noteable difference between the present study and previous studies was found in the amount of milk and dairy foods consumed.…”

Section: Micronutrient Deficiency In the Terai Regioncontrasting

confidence: 72%

“…Several food consumption surveys have been conducted to clarify the dietary factors related to these micronutrient deficiencies. Hirai et al (1993) conducted a 24-hour recall survey of participants aged 10-72 years and found that animal meat, fish and eggs were the major sources of iron, zinc and vitamin A in the Terai region, but that these were rarely consumed. Green leafy vegetables, which are potential micronutrient sources, were consumed, but not regularly because of their seasonality of production.…”

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Diet Among People in the Terai Region of Nepal, an Area of Micronutrient Deficiency

2012

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In the Terai region, despite its ecological richness, the people have long suffered from a deficiency of micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron and zinc. The aim of this study was to investigate dietary and nutritional intakes among people in the Terai region of Nepal. The results were compared by sex and ethnicity. Food consumption surveys (one-day weighed records) were conducted among 114 people (55 Mushar and 59 Tharu). Nutritional intakes were calculated using Nepali food composition and other tables. The diet in the Terai region was characterized by a large amount of rice consumed with a tiny amount of curry or dal as a side dish. Intakes of vitamin A, iron, riboflavin and selenium were less than 50% of the recommended daily allowance irrespective of ethnicity or sex (with the exception of iron intake among Tharu males). Intakes of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus and zinc were higher among the Tharu than the Mushar, while intakes of selenium and iodine were higher among the Mushar than the Tharu. The nutritional significance of these differences was slight. Protein intake (per kg body weight) was lower in females than in males, while the energy-adjusted micronutrient intakes did not differ by sex. Intakes of vitamin A, iron, riboflavin and selenium were deficient among the participants. Intervention projects such as the introduction of kitchen gardens or fish farming may be effective, but will increase the degree of inequality between the two ethnic groups.

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Diet Among People in the Terai Region of Nepal, an Area of Micronutrient Deficiency

2012

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“…High-carbohydrate and low-fat and -protein diets plus poor eating habits may have caused the rather high serum TG of the subjects. Meats contain protein, minerals and vitamins and are important food as one of protein source, but the amount of meat intake was very low, the same as in other districts reported previously [4,24]. Consumption of alcoholic beverages correlated with energy (rϭ0.206, pϽ0.01) and niacin (rϭ0.657, pϽ0.001).…”

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Serum Nutritional Components and Dietary Food Intake of People Living in a Remote Hilly Village in Eastern Nepal

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Hirai

Higuchi

et al. 2004

J. Clin. Biochem. Nutr.

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Summary Serum nutritional components and food intake were examined in Nepalese (127 males and 163 females aged 4 to 72 years) living in a remote hilly village (area A and B, area A is located at a relatively lower altitude and is warmer) in the eastern region of Nepal. Mean values of height and weight for the groups covering ages 4 to 19 of both sexes and in both areas increased with age. The mean BMI value for each age group was mostly under 22, and the BMI correlated with age, and with systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The mean values of serum components were about the same levels in both sexes. Mean values of triglyceride (TG) of over 150 mg/dl were found in males 20-50 years old and in females over 50 years old in area A, and generally the mean values of TG of the subjects tended to be in the higher range of normal. The main foods consumed in both areas were rice, maize, potatoes, pulses, milk and dairy products, and vegetables, with a difference in the amounts consumed. Milk and dairy products were almost the sole food source of animal origin. The rather higher serum TG levels of the subjects may be due to large amounts of consumption of cereals containing a lot of carbohydrate, which transformed into lipids in the metabolic pathway. The present food intake study revealed that the amounts of food consumed were not adequate resulting in a latent and chronic deficiency of nutrients, especially such as calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and fat-soluble vitamins. These results suggest that improvement of the nutritional status is needed in this people group.

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“…A support system for improving their nutritional status is needed for this group. Table 10 Comparison of daily average nutrient intakes of Nepalese Nutrient Sherpa (1) Itahari (2) Chitwan (3) Village (4) (A) Village (4)…”

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“…For the past 30 years, we have been conducting dietary surveys in Nepal, in a mountain area (Mountain) (1), the southern Terai region (Level land) (Itahari district, an industrial (2) and Chitwan district, an agricultural (3) region) and a remote hilly village (Hills) (area A and B, area A is located at a rela-tively lower altitude and is warmer than area B) in the eastern area (4). These were selected depending on geographical belts (Mountain, Level land and Hills).…”

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Food consumption and serum nutritional status of people living in the Kathmandu valley in Nepal

Ohno

Hirai

Satoh

et al. 2005

Environ Health Prev Med

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The present food intake study revealed that the amounts of food consumption for both sexes, especially for the females, were mostly insufficient although the serum parameters were at the normal levels. The energy intake of both sexes was lower than that of estimated requirements and those in Terai region. The relatively high serum TG level of the subjects may be due to the consumption of large amounts of cereals containing much carbohydrate. Our findings suggested a marked influence on food consumption by food price and income in spite of the easier food availability in the city, and also lack of knowledge about nutrients and health, thus there is need for improvement of the nutritional status of this group of people.

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Food consumption and nutrient intake and their relationship among nepalese

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Diet Among People in the Terai Region of Nepal, an Area of Micronutrient Deficiency

Diet Among People in the Terai Region of Nepal, an Area of Micronutrient Deficiency

Serum Nutritional Components and Dietary Food Intake of People Living in a Remote Hilly Village in Eastern Nepal

Food consumption and serum nutritional status of people living in the Kathmandu valley in Nepal

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