Using Dietary Reference Intake-based Methods to Estimate the Prevalence of Inadequate Nutrient Intake Among School-aged Children

Suitor, Carol West; Gleason, Philip

doi:10.1016/s0002-8223(02)90121-5

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“…This may be attributed to the increased nutrition knowledge observed in women (Pirouznia, 2001), but most likely to the weight concerns of young females and their involvement in slimming diets, which make them more willing to choose low-fat foods such as fruits and vegetables. However, girls are also known to have lower intakes of essential nutrients and minerals, especially iron and calcium (Rolland-Cachera et al, 2000;Lytle et al, 2002;Suitor and Cleason, 2002), since they consume fewer servings of meat, dairy, and cereal products. Going out and television viewing were associated with the consumption of foods with high fat and sugar and low micronutrient content.…”

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Nutrition-related habits of Greek adolescents

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Objective: To investigate nutrition-related habits of Greek school-aged adolescents. Design: Epidemiological survey. Setting and subjects: The study was part of the Health Behavior in School Aged Children (HBSC) survey. A representative sample of school-aged adolescents aged 11.5, 13.5, and 15.5 y was obtained. The final sample consisted of 4211 students (51.6% girls and 48.4% boys). They were asked to complete a translated form of the international HBSC questionnaire, including several thematic entities. The Unhealthy Food Choices Score (UFCS) was devised in order to evaluate the overall quality of reported eating habits of respondents; the higher the score, the lower the diet quality. Results: Among all students surveyed, 14.7% were reported to be on a diet to lose weight (girls: 19.5%; boys: 9.7%; Po0.001), and 22.9% were dissatisfied with their body weight but not on a diet. Girls were found to have lower UFCS values compared to boys (24.774.6 vs 24.174.5, Po0.001). Girls dissatisfied with their weight, but not on a diet, showed the highest UFCS values compared to both those on a diet and those not on a diet. TV viewing was positively associated with the consumption of sodas, crisps, cakes and pastries, and sweets and chocolates. Conclusions: Dieting is becoming a major problem, especially among older girls. The findings of this study suggest that eating habits of Greek school-aged adolescents are in the process of changing from more traditional to more Westernized ones.

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“…Calcium intake data from the previous German National Food Consumption Survey 1986-1989(Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung, 1994) for 4 to 18-y-old children and adolescents (boys: 720-940 mg/day, girls: 680-760 mg/day) were well below the recent US adequate intakes (Institute of Medicine, 1999). Several surveys have identified female adolescents as a risk group for inadequate calcium intakes (Hackett et al, 1984;Fleming & Heimbach, 1994;Rockett et al, 1996;Suitor & Gleason, 2002). Low calcium intakes were also reported for US preschool children in a low socioeconomic community (Nitzan Kaluski et al, 2001).…”

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Time trends in the consumption of dairy foods in German children and adolescents

Alexy

Kersting

2003

Eur J Clin Nutr

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Objective: Examination of time trends in the consumption of dairy food and their impact on fat and calcium intakes in German children and adolescents. Design: Dietary records from the DONALD Study (DOrtmund Nutritional and Anthropometric Longitudinally Designed Study). Methods: A total of 5068 3-day weighed dietary records from 914 1 to 13-y-old children and adolescents collected between 1986 and 2001 were analysed using a mixed linear model, in which the means of the data and the covariance structure specific to the DONALD Study were modelled. Results: During the study period, the consumption of 'milk products' in children and adolescents Z4 y remained stable, since the reduced consumption of 'fluid milk' (between À2.8 and À7.4 g/day/study year) was compensated for by an increased consumption of 'yoghurt' (between þ 2.4 and þ 3.3 g/day/study year). The consumption of 'cheese' increased in subjects Z4 y (between þ 0.2 and þ 0.7 g/day/study year). In 1 to 3-y-old children, the decreased intake of 'fluid milk' (À6.5 g/day/study year) was not compensated for by the increased intake of 'formula' ( þ 3.5 g/day/study year). The percentage of 'low-fat milk products' significantly increased (although not significant in 9-13-y-old boys) to nearly 25% of milk products. The impact of dairy food on fat intake (as percentage of energy intake) remained stable with the exception of a slight reduction in 4-8 y olds, the impact of dairy on calcium (as percentage of US adequate intake) decreased only in 1-3 y olds. Conclusions: The consumption of dairy food remained widely stable over time in Z4-y-old children and adolescents, but decreased in 1-3 y olds. A further decline in this age group would be undesirable as is the shift from common milk to formula. The intake of 'low-fat milk products' increased and should be continuously promoted.

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“…National survey data consistently show that most US children older than 8 years fail to achieve the recommended intake of calcium [1][2][3][4] (Fig 1). Maintaining adequate calcium intake during childhood and adolescence is necessary for the attainment of peak bone mass, which may be important in reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4] are data that support an increased incidence of fractures in children who are overweight. [10][11][12]14,15 This may be explained in part by recent observations that longitudinal calcium intake is negatively correlated with body fat percentage and BMI in children.…”

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“…Documented mean intakes in this age group are approximately 700 to 1000 mg per day, with values at the higher side of this range occurring in males. 2,4,6 A preoccupation with being thin is common among females in this age group, as is the misconception that all dairy foods are fattening. Children, adolescents, and parents may not be aware that low-fat milk contains at least as much calcium as whole milk.…”

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Optimizing Bone Health and Calcium Intakes of Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Greer¹,

Krebs²

2006

Pediatrics

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Most older children and adolescents in the United States currently do not achieve the recommended intake of calcium. Maintaining adequate calcium intake during childhood and adolescence is necessary for the development of peak bone mass, which may be important in reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Optimal calcium intake is especially relevant during adolescence, when most bone mineral accretion occurs. Because of the influence of the family's diet on the diet of children and adolescents, adequate calcium intake by all members of the family is important. Assessment of calcium intake can be performed in the physician's office. A well-rounded diet including low-fat dairy products, fruits, and vegetables and appropriate physical activity are important for achieving good bone health. Establishing these practices in childhood is important so that they will be followed throughout the life span. OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUNDNational survey data consistently show that most US children older than 8 years fail to achieve the recommended intake of calcium [1][2][3][4] (Fig 1). Maintaining adequate calcium intake during childhood and adolescence is necessary for the attainment of peak bone mass, which may be important in reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. 3,4 Approximately 99% of total body calcium is found in the skeleton, with only small amounts found in the plasma and extravascular fluid. The primary need for dietary calcium is for bone mineral deposition. Hypocalcemia and calcium-deficiency rickets are uncommon in healthy infants, children, and adolescents. Overall calcium homeostasis is maintained by the actions of calcium-regulating hormones, which most notably include parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Calcium is absorbed in the intestine by both passive and active processes, the active process being more important in situations in which dietary calcium intakes are suboptimal. The ability to respond to low calcium intakes is limited, however, and active absorption does not compensate for low intake. The active process requires vitamin D, which emphasizes the fact that good bone health requires satisfactory intakes of both calcium and vitamin D. The current recommended adequate vitamin D intake for all infants (including those who are breastfeeding), children, and adolescents is 200 IU per day (5.0 g per day). 4,5 Optimizing calcium intake is particularly important during adolescence. Peak calcium-accretion rate is attained at an average of 12.5 years of age in girls and All clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics automatically expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed, revised, or retired at or before that time.The guidance in this report does not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

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Using Dietary Reference Intake-based Methods to Estimate the Prevalence of Inadequate Nutrient Intake Among School-aged Children

Cited by 56 publications

References 8 publications

Nutrition-related habits of Greek adolescents

Nutrition-related habits of Greek adolescents

Time trends in the consumption of dairy foods in German children and adolescents

Optimizing Bone Health and Calcium Intakes of Infants, Children, and Adolescents

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