scholarly journals Sociodemographic Factors Influenced Response to the 2015 National Nutrition Survey on Preschool Children: Results From Linkage With the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hitomi Okubo ◽  
Tetsuji Yokoyama
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Comprehensive Survey

scholarly journals Prevalence of low serum zinc concentrations in Indian children and adolescents: findings from the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey 2016–18

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghu Pullakhandam ◽  
Praween K Agrawal ◽  
Rajini Peter ◽  
Santu Ghosh ◽  
G Bhanuprakash Reddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Zinc Concentrations ◽  
Low Serum

ABSTRACT Background It is thought that there is a high risk of zinc deficiency in India, but there are no representative national estimates. Objectives We aimed to evaluate the national and state-level prevalence of low serum zinc concentrations (SZCs) in Indian children from the nationally representative Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. Methods Prevalence of low SZC, adjusted for C-reactive protein, was estimated among preschool (1–4 y; n = 7874) and school-age children (5–9 y; n = 10,430) and adolescents (10–19 y; n = 10,140), using SZC cutoffs defined by the International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group. Results Prevalence of low SZC was high among adolescents (31.1%; 95% CI: 29.8%, 32.4%), compared with school-age (15.8%; 95% CI: 15.3%, 16.3%) or preschool children (17.4%; 95% CI: 16.7%, 18.0%). However, stratification of prevalence by fasting status or using an alternative lower SZC cutoff independent of fasting status led to a reduction in prevalence by 3.7% or 7.8% in children <10 y, respectively. The prevalence of low SZC was higher among rural preschool children, those belonging to households with poor socioeconomic status, and those with severe stunting or underweight. Preschool children with diarrhea (22.6%; 95% CI: 20.8%, 24.4%), productive cough (22.7%; 95% CI: 18.5%, 27.5%), or malaria/dengue (38.5%; 95% CI: 29.4%, 48.2%) in the 2 wk preceding the survey had a higher prevalence of low SZC than those without morbidity (16.5%; 95% CI: 15.9%, 17.2%; 17.6%; 95% CI: 16.9%, 18.2%; and 17.5%; 95% CI: 16.8%, 18.1%, respectively). Conclusions The national prevalence of low SZC among preschool (17%) or school-age children (16%) was <20%, which is considered the cutoff indicating a problem of public health significance; but there were variations by state and socioeconomic status. In adolescents, however, the prevalence of low SZC was 31%, which warrants further investigation. The association of low SZC with diarrhea in preschool children necessitates better coverage of Zn administration in the management of diarrhea.

scholarly journals Preschoolers’ and Mothers Dietary Practices and Compliance with the 24-h Movement Guidelines: Results of Oman’s National Nutrition Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8867
Author(s):  
Salima Almaamary ◽  
Saleh Al Shammakhi ◽  
Ibtisam Alghamari ◽  
Jana Jabbour ◽  
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Low Prevalence

Introduction: Little is known on the nutritional and lifestyle variables of preschool children in Oman. This study analyzed data of the 2017 Oman National Nutrition Survey to assess the prevalence and interrelationships between dietary and movement variables among preschool children, aged 2–5 years. Methods: Household visits of a nationally representative sample evaluated mothers and children’s dietary, sleep and physical activity practices; media exposure; and anthropometric and sociodemographic variables. Results: Dyads of mothers and pre-school children aged 2–5 years (n = 1771) were assessed. Childhood overweight/obesity was prevalent in 2% of the sample. Over 54% of children consumed sweetened items and/or French fries or chips at least once daily. Over 65% of children had fruits and/or vegetables once daily or less. Mothers had healthier dietary and movement habits compared to their offspring. Compliance with media exposure was the lowest among mothers and children. Multivariate regression revealed children’s increased sweet intake was the only significant predictor of excess weight in children. Conclusion: This study revealed a low prevalence of overweight/obesity among preschool children in Oman. Children had an acceptable compliance with sleeping recommendations, yet limited adherence to media exposure, activity, added sugar and fruits and vegetables guidelines.

scholarly journals Meat consumers and non-meat consumers in Germany: a characterisation based on results of the German National Nutrition Survey II

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franziska Koch ◽  
Thorsten Heuer ◽  
Carolin Krems ◽  
Erika Claupein
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Environment And Health ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
German National Nutrition Survey

AbstractMeat consumption in high-income countries is increasingly discussed due to its impact on environment and health as well as ethical considerations. The present paper aims to provide information on meat consumption behaviour, sociodemographic factors related to meat consumption and its associations with health and nutritional behaviour, based on the German National Nutrition Survey II. For 12 915 participants aged 18–80 years, food consumption was assessed by two 24-h recalls and further data by interviews. Participants were distinguished in non-meat consumers and meat consumers; meat consumers were further differentiated as low and high meat consumers (<86 g/d and ≥86 g/d). Group differences were analysed using binary logistic and linear regression models. More non-meat consumers were found among women, young and more educated persons. They showed equal or more preferable health characteristics, had a similar energy intake but ate more plant-based foods compared with meat consumers. More high meat consumers were found among men, young and middle-aged and lower-educated persons. Compared with low meat consumers, they showed equal or less preferable health characteristics, had a higher energy intake and ate more potatoes and sauces/spices and less of most other food groups in relation to their energy intake. To conclude, sociodemographic groups differ in their meat consumption and differences in meat consumption go together with differences in health behaviour and other food consumption.

Vitamin B12 concentration and its association with sociodemographic factors in Colombian children: Findings from the 2010 National Nutrition Survey

Nutrition ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robinson Ramírez-Vélez ◽  
Jorge Enrique Correa-Bautista ◽  
Javier Martínez-Torres ◽  
José Francisco Meneses-Echávez ◽  
Felipe Lobelo
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey

scholarly journals Blood lead levels and associated sociodemographic factors among preschool children in the South Eastern region of China

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianghong Liu ◽  
Yuexian Ai ◽  
Linda McCauley ◽  
Jennifer Pinto-Martin ◽  
Chonghuai Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Blood Lead ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Blood Lead Levels ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
The South ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Lead Levels

scholarly journals Young Children Feeding Practices: An Update from the Sultanate of Oman

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 818
Author(s):  
Salima Al Maamari ◽  
Saleh Al Shammakhi ◽  
Ibtisam Alghamari ◽  
Jana Jabbour ◽  
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Household Level ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Age Appropriate

Despite proven benefits, most countries fail to meet international targets for appropriate complementary and Breast Feeding (BF) practices. This study assessed feeding practices of children under two years of age and correlated them with family parameters in Oman, a high income country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Methods: Data from this study originated from the latest Oman National Nutrition Survey (ONNS). Assessment of children and their mothers’ socioeconomic, anthropometric, and nutritional variables was conducted at the household level. Evaluated feeding practices included age appropriate BF, diet diversity, and minimum acceptable diet (MAD). Results: Pairs of mothers and infants (n = 1344) were assessed. Early BF, exclusive BF at 6 months, infant formula, and iron rich meals were provided to 81, 29, 44, and 84% of children, respectively. Age appropriate BF and MAD were found in 58% and 35% of children, respectively. Low maternal education, younger age, low household income, and governorate negatively affected diet acceptability. Conclusion: Omani children successfully received early BF postpartum and consumed iron rich meals. Yet, rates of exclusive BF rates at six months and MAD for children under two were low. Comprehensive strategies should be placed to assess and influence children feeding practices in the Sultanate.

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