Secondary Analysis of Anthropometric Data from a South African National Food Consumption Survey, Using Different Growth Reference Standards

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1372-1380 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Bosman ◽  
M. G. Herselman ◽  
H. S. Kruger ◽  
D. Labadarios
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Reference Standards ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Growth Reference ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Consumption Survey

Secondary anthropometric data analysis of the National Food Consumption Survey in South Africa: The double burden

Nutrition ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.P. Steyn ◽  
D. Labadarios ◽  
E. Maunder ◽  
J. Nel ◽  
C. Lombard
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Consumption Survey

scholarly journals The National Food Consumption Survey (NFCS): South Africa, 1999

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 533-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Labadarios ◽  
NP Steyn ◽  
E Maunder ◽  
U MacIntryre ◽  
G Gericke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
South African ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
National Level ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Consumption Survey

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the National Food Consumption Survey (NFCS) in South Africa was to determine the nutrient intakes and anthropometric status of children (1–9 years old), as well as factors that influence their dietary intake.DesignThis was a cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample of all children aged 1–9 years in South Africa. A nationally representative sample with provincial representation was selected using 1996 Census information.SubjectsOf the 3120 children who were originally sampled data were obtained from 2894, a response rate of 93%.MethodsThe sociodemographic status of each household was assessed by a questionnaire. Dietary intake was assessed by means of a 24-hour recall and a food-frequency questionnaire from the caregivers of the children. Food purchasing practices were determined by means of a food procurement questionnaire. Hunger was assessed by a modified hunger scale questionnaire. Nutritional status was determined by means of anthropometric measurements: height, weight, head circumference and arm circumference.ResultsAt the national level, stunting (height-for-age below minus two standard deviations (< -2SD) from the reference median) was by far the most common nutritional disorder, affecting nearly one in five children. The children least affected (17%) were those living in urban areas. Even with regard to the latter, however, children living in informal urban areas were more severely affected (20%) compared with those living in formal urban areas (16%). A similar pattern emerged for the prevalence of underweight (weight-for-age < -2SD), with one in 10 children being affected at the national level. Furthermore, one in 10 (13%) and one in four (26%) children aged 1–3 years had an energy intake less than half and less than two-thirds of their daily energy needs, respectively. For South African children as a whole, the intakes of energy, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamins A, D, C and E, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and folic acid were below two-thirds of the Recommended Dietary Allowances. At the national level, data from the 24-hour recalls indicated that the most commonly consumed food items were maize, sugar, tea, whole milk and brown bread. For South African children overall, one in two households (52%) experienced hunger, one in four (23%) were at risk of hunger and only one in four households (25%) appeared food-secure.ConclusionThe NFCS indicated that a large majority of households were food-insecure and that energy deficit and micronutrient deficiencies were common, resulting in a high prevalence of stunting. These results were used as motivation for the introduction of mandatory fortification in South Africa.

Food consumption survey of Shanghai adults in 2012 and its associations with phthalate metabolites in urine

2017 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 80-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruihua Dong ◽  
Tong Zhou ◽  
Shanzhen Zhao ◽  
Han Zhang ◽  
Meiru Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Phthalate Metabolites ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Consumption Survey

scholarly journals Food Consumption Survey in Aomori Prefecture-Part II. Southern Tsugaru Area.

1996 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-461
Author(s):  
Takashi IYOGI ◽  
Yuji NAKAMURA ◽  
Yoichiro OHMOMO
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Aomori Prefecture ◽  
Consumption Survey

scholarly journals Slovenian national food consumption survey in adolescents, adults and elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Matej Gregorič ◽  
Urška Blaznik ◽  
Nataša Delfar ◽  
Metka Zaletel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Consumption Survey

scholarly journals Dietary trends from 1950 to 2010: a Dutch cookbook analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjolein E. Buisman ◽  
Jochem Jonkman
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Western World ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Trends Over Time ◽  
Consumption Survey ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Lifestyle Patterns

AbstractDietary trends and changing lifestyle patterns have been associated with the increasing occurrence of obesity in the Western world. These dietary trends are commonly studied using longitudinal food consumption surveys. An alternative to studying changes in eating behaviour may be found in recipe analysis of traditional cookbooks. Few such studies exist, however, and it is unclear whether dietary trends over time can be identified this way. The present paper analyses full-meal recipes from a traditional Dutch cookbook between 1950 and 2010. The selected recipes show an increase in energy density. Additionally, the protein weight per kcal increased. In general, the observed trends are similar to those identified by the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey. The analysis therefore suggests that traditional cookbooks can be used as an indicator to identify dietary trends over time, although further studies are necessary to support this hypothesis.

scholarly journals Dietary Exposure of Thais to Pesticides During 1989–1996

2002 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amara Vongbuddhapitak ◽  
Kanokporn Atisook ◽  
Gobthong Thoophom ◽  
Boonpai Sungwaranond ◽  
Yuwadee Lertreungdej ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Pesticide Residues ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Dietary Exposure ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Consumption Survey

Abstract To monitor the exposure of the Thai to pesticide residues in foods, the intake of pesticides based on the total diet approach has been studied in Thailand continually since 1989. Food items were chosen and their proportions of daily consumption were calculated from the national food consumption survey conducted by the Department of Health in 1986. Seventy-seven items of food including drinking water were classified into 12 groups according to their sources of contamination and the analytical methods used. Shopping lists and standard procedures for collecting samples and cooking were developed. Twelve food composites from each of the 4 regions were analyzed for nearly 100 pesticides. All analyses used multiresidue analytical methods, and the total daily dietary intakes of pesticide residues were estimated from the average amount of food consumed by Thais. Among 24 pesticides found in the 8 year study, DDT, dimethoate, methamidophos, and parathion methyl were found every year. However, dietary intakes of all pesticides were far below the established acceptable daily intake. In 1999, the study methodology was redesigned to accommodate the new national food consumption survey data.

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