scholarly journals Dietary assessment of schoolchildren: is food record a valid method?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. e67101522742
Author(s):  
Laura Rangel Drummond de Menezes ◽  
Mariana Souza Lopes ◽  
Aline Elizabeth da Silva Miranda ◽  
Márcia Christina Caetano Romano ◽  
Luana Caroline dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Reference Method ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Valid Method ◽  
Good For

Objective: To verify the relative validity of 24-hour Dietary Recall (R24h) as an assessment tool of schoolchildren´s food intake.  Methods: A cross-sectional study of 41 students of a big Brazilian urban center, with a mean age of 0.25–8.35 years and 22% had excess weight. The R24h was applied a day after direct observation of intake (reference method). Weight and height were measured and the participants were categorized according to nutritional status (excess weight or not). The median energy, macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and lipid) and micronutrients intake (iron, calcium and vitamin A) was compared. The Mann-Whitney test was conducted. Also, Spearman and kappa correlation coefficients were calculated. Results: Median energy and nutrient intake irrespective of nutritional status was similar according to the test and reference methods. Higher correlations were found for protein (r= 0.87) and iron (r = 0.71) but the values were more accentuated among students with excess weight. Kappa coefficient was low for vitamin A, moderate for carbohydrate and lipid, good for iron and protein, and very good for energy. Conclusions: R24h is a valid method for the assessment of food intake among schoolchildren. It is a potential practical and economical food assessment method, which can find application in epidemiological studies focused on food intake in early life.

scholarly journals The importance of dysphagia screening and nutritional assessment in hospitalized patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Amaro Andrade ◽  
Carolina Araújo dos Santos ◽  
Heloísa Helena Firmino ◽  
Carla de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Global Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Subjective Global Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knee Height

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine frequency of dysphagia risk and associated factors in hospitalized patients as well as to evaluate nutritional status by using different methods and correlate the status with scores of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 909 inpatients of a philanthropic hospital. For the diagnosis of dysphagia we used an adapted and validated Brazilian version of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). The nutritional status was evaluated through the subjective global assessment, and anthropometric measurements included weight, calf and arm circumference, and knee height. The Mann-Whitney test, associations using the Pearson’s χ2 and Spearman’s correlation were used to verify differences between the groups. Results: The prevalence of dysphagia risk was 10.5%, and aging was the associated factor with this condition. Patients at risk presented lower values of arm and calf circumference, variables that correlated inversely with the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) score. Malnutrition was observed in 13.2% of patients based on the subjective global assessment and in 15.2% based on the Body Mass Index. Conclusion: Screening for dysphagia and malnutrition should be introduced in hospitals routine to avoid or minimize damages caused by dysphagia or malnutrition, especially among older people.

scholarly journals Hubungan Penerapan Perilaku Kadarzi (Keluarga Sadar Gizi) dengan Status Gizi Balita di Kabupaten Tulungagung

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 379
Author(s):  
Santik Wijayanti ◽  
Triska Susila Nindya
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Height Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

 Background: Family conscious nutrition (Kadarzi) is an Indonesia government program that aims to address the nutrition problem. The family expected to be able to independently giving the best nutrition to improve health. Each Kadarzi indicator has an important role to resolve and prevent the occurrence of utrition problem as indicator of vitamin A supplementation is used to resolve vitamin A deficiency.  Nutrition problems can be seen by using nutritional status. Children under five years are age-prone to experiencenutritional problem such as underweight, stunting, and wasting. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the application of Kadarzi behavior with the nutritional status of children under five (WAZ, HAZ, and WHZ). Method: The research was an analytic obsevation research, using cross sectional design. The sample consist of 72 toddlers in Salakkembang Village, Kalidawir Subdistrict, Tulungagung Regency. The data were collected by using weight and height measurement, also Kadarzi bahavior questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Fisher Exact test. Result: The results of the study showed that there was a correlation between Kadarzi behavior with nutitional status of toddlers based on WAZ (p=0.010), and HAZ (p=0.000) but not with WHZ (p=0.368). Conclusion: The better apllication of Kadarzi behavior, the better the nutritional status of toddlers WAZ and HAZ. Mothers should apply Kadarzi behavior to prevent toddlers from nutritional problems. ABSTRAK Latar belakang: Keluarga Sadar Gizi (Kadarzi) merupakan program pemerintah Indonesia yang bertujuan mengatasi masalah gizi. Keluarga diharapkan dapat secara mandiri mewujudkan keadaan gizi yang sebaik-baiknya untuk meningkatkan kesehatan. Setiap indikator Kadarzi memiliki peran penting untuk mengatasi dan mencegah terjadinya masalah gizi seperti indikator pemberian suplemen vitamin A digunakan untuk mengatasi kekurangan vitamin A. Masalah gizi dapat dilihat salah satunya dengan menggunakan status gizi. Balita merupakan usia yang rawan mengalami masalah gizi seperti underweight, stunting, dan wasting.Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan antara penerapan perilaku Kadarzi dengan status gizi balita (BB/U, TB/U, dan BB/TB).Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasinol analitik, dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Sampel terdiri dari 72 balita di Desa Salakkembang, Kecamatan Kalidawir, Kabupaten Tulungagung. Pengumpulan data menggunakan penimbangan berat badan, tinggi badan, dan kuesioner perilaku Kadarzi. Data dianalisis menggunakan Fisher Exact test. Hasil: Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan terhadap hubungan antara perilaku Kadarzi dengan status gizi balita BB/U (p=0,010) dan TB/U (p=0,000) namun tidak dengan BB/TB (p=0,368).Kesimpulan: Semakin baik penerapan perilaku Kadarzi maka semakin baik status gizi balita BB/U dan TB/U. Ibu dan seluruh anggota keluarga seharusnya menerapkan perilaku Kadarzi agar balita terhindar dari masalah gizi.

scholarly journals Intake of supplementary food during pregnancy and lactation and its association with child nutrition in Timor Leste

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e5935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanni Yaya ◽  
Ruoxi Wang ◽  
Shangfeng Tang ◽  
Bishwajit Ghose
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supplementary Food ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Timor Leste ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation

Abstract There is little evidence on maternal consumption of supplementary food on nutritional status of children. The objectives of this study were to measure the prevalence and determinants of supplementary food intake during pregnancy and lactation, and their association with nutritional status of under-five children in Timor Leste. Methods Cross-sectional data from Timor Leste Demographic and Health Survey on 5,993 mother (15–49 years) child dyads (<5 years) were included in the analysis. Self-reported intake of supplementary food intake was the explanatory variable. Child’s nutritional status was assessed by stunting, wasting, and underweight and categorized according to WHO recommendations. Results The prevalence of taking supplementary food during pregnancy and lactation was, respectively, 29.1% (95% CI [27.2–31.0]) 31.0% (95% CI [29.1–33.0]), and that of taking iron supplement during pregnancy was close to three-fifths (63.1%, 95% CI [60.9–65.3]). The odds of taking supplementary food during pregnancy and lactation were lower among those in the younger age groups and higher among urban residents. Compared with mothers who had supplementary food during pregnancy and lactation, those did not have had respectively 1.36 (OR = 1.360, 95% CI [1.191–2.072]) and 1.15 times (OR = 1.152, 95% CI [1.019–1.754]) higher odds of having stunted, and 1.30 (OR = 1.307, 95% CI [1.108–1.853]) and 1.43 (OR = 1.426, 95% CI [1.140–1.863]) times higher odds of having underweight children. Those who had none of the supplements had respectively 1.67 (OR = 1.674, 95% CI [1.118–2.087]) and 1.63 (OR = 1.631, 95% CI [1.130–2.144]) times higher odds of having stunted and underweight children. Conclusion A great majority of the mothers in Timor Leste are not taking supplementary food during pregnancy and lactation. We found a positive relationship between supplementary food intake during pregnancy and lactation with stunting and wasting among under-five children.

scholarly journals Relationship between nutritional status, food intake, and sleep quality with blood pressure of member of Posbindu Mawar Kelurahan Kebayoran Lama Selatan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
Ropika Agatha
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional

Hypertension is a disease that affects many older adults, with prevalence increasing every year. Hypertension is caused by nutritional status, diet, and less effective sleep quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status, food intake, and sleep quality, with blood pressure in the age group > 45 years in Posbindu Mawar, Kebayoran Lama Selatan. This study used a cross-sectional method with a sample of 47 people taken by the total sampling technique. Weight and height data were taken by anthropometric measurements, blood pressure data were taken using a Sphygmomanometer, dietary data were taken by interview using the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire Form and sleep quality data were taken using The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Questionnaire. Data analysis techniques used the Chi-Square test. This research resulted in high blood pressure (72.7%), poor sleep quality (61.7%), and normal nutritional status (44.7%). The results showed that sodium intake and sleep quality were related to blood pressure (p<0.05). Whereas nutritional status, fat intake, and potassium intake were not related to blood pressure (p>0.05). Based on this research, the advice given is to provide counseling about balanced nutritional eating patterns, weight monitoring so that nutritional status remains controlled and education about psychological health that is often experienced by the elderly and elderly such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Keywords: Elderly, Food Pattern, Hypertension, Nutritional Status, Sleep Quality

scholarly journals Adequacy of food consumption in elderly Alzheimer’s disease in a community of Southern Brazil: a Cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 671
Author(s):  
Glaucia Renee Hilgemberg ◽  
Aline Jacoski de Oliveira Krüger da Silva ◽  
Bárbara Luisa Fermino ◽  
Camila Diedrich ◽  
Simone Carla Benincá ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Neuronal Loss ◽  
Great Difficulty ◽  
Amyloid Peptide ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, with a multifactorial etiology, in which the person has great difficulty identifying feelings of hunger, satiety, and feeding, which may affect their nutritional status. Pathologically, it is associated with neurodegeneration of synapses followed by neuronal loss, accompanied by glial proliferation surrounded by neurofibrillary tangles, beta-amyloid peptide (Aβ) deposition, inflammation and cerebrovascular injury hindering the ability to perform activities of daily living. This study aimed to analyze quantitatively the differences between an elderly group with AD and a control group, in terms of macro and micronutrient consumption evaluation. Methods: the study involved 69 participants who were assessed via collection of anthropometric measurements (weight, height and body mass index) with nutritional status being assessed by 24-hour food recall and three-day food record. Cognitive assessments were performed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Clinical Dementia Ranting (CDR). Results: The intake of lipids in patients with severe dementia, was lower (p <0.05). The consumption of proteins showed a decrease with demential advance. For vitamins, there was a significant difference (p <0.05) in the amount of thiamine, niacin, vitamin D, E and K and calcium, chromium and iodine minerals, which were significantly reduced in AD patients (p <0.05). Conclusions: Decreases in macronutrient and micronutrient consumption may result in a consequent impairment of nutritional status, dementia progression, and decreased quality and life expectancy of elderly patients with AD.

scholarly journals Gangguan depresi berhubungan dengan status gizi pasien psikogeriatri di RSJ DR. Radjiman Wediodiningrat, Malang

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Wawan Agung Prasetyo ◽  
Probosuseno Probosuseno ◽  
Sumarni Sumarni
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Mental Hospital ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Geriatric Psychiatry ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Status

<p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Background: Nutritional problem in psychogeriatric patients has not got much attention in geriatric psychiatry. However, malnutrition is likely to have a major impact on mental and physical condition of the elderly. In patients with depression, nutritional problems have a major contribution in determining food intake and nutrient of elderly, because depression can cause loss of appetite which impact on the nutritional status of elderly.</p><p>Objectives: To determine the association between depression with nutritional status of geriatric psychiatry patients at DR. Radjiman Wedioningrat Mental Hospital, Lawang District of Malang.</p><p>Methods: This was an observational study with cross sectional design. Subjects were geriatric psychiatry inpatients at Radjiman Wediodiningrat Mental Hospital Lawang Distric of Malang. Depression status was assessed using the short form of the geriatric depression scale (GDS-15). Food intake were collected using plate waste (visual comstock methods) and 24 hours food recall methods. Nutritional status was assessed using the mini nutritional assessment-Taiwan version-1 (MNA-T1). The data was analysed by univariat, bivariat, and multivariat.</p><p>Results: Out of total subject of the study (52 people), 53.9% were depressed and 50% were malnourished. Dominant factor that affect nutritional status was moderate depression (OR=11.14). Bivariat analysis showed that there was a significant association between functional status, energy intake, and protein intake with nutritional status. There was not significantly association between energy intake and protein intake with depression status. There was a significant association between depression status and nutritional status of geriatric psychiatry patients (OR=11.14, 95% CI:1.7-73.14).</p><p>Conclusions: There was a significant association between depression status and nutritional status.</p><p>KEYWORDS: depression status, geriatric psychiatric, nutritional status</p><p>ABSTRAK</p><p>Latar belakang: Masalah gizi pada pasien psikogeriatri kurang mendapat perhatian dalam penelitian psikiatri geriatri, padahal malnutrisi cenderung memiliki dampak yang besar terhadap kondisi mental dan fisik pada lansia. Pada pasien depresi, masalah gizi mempunyai kontribusi yang besar dalam menentukan asupan makanan dan zat gizi lansia karena depresi dapat menyebabkan kehilangan nafsu makan yang berdampak pada penurunan status gizi lansia.</p><p>Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara gangguan depresi dengan status gizi pasien psikogeriatri di RSJ Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat, Lawang, Malang.</p><p>Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Subjek penelitian ini adalah pasien psikogeriatri di ruang rawat inap psikogeriatri RSJ Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat Lawang. Data status depresi diukur dengan geriatric depression scale-15 (GDS-15). Data asupan zat gizi menggunakan metode visual Comstock dan recall 24 jam. Data status gizi ditentukan berdasarkan (MNA-T1). Data dianalisis secara univariat, bivariat, dan multivariat.</p><p>Hasil: Dari total subjek penelitian (52 orang), sebesar 53,9% mengalami depresi dan sebesar 50% mengalami malnutrisi. Faktor yang paling dominan mempengaruhi status gizi adalah status depresi sedang (OR=11,14). Hasil uji bivariat menunjukkan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara status fungsional,<br />asupan energi, asupan protein, dan status depresi dengan status gizi. Hasil uji multivariat menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara status depresi dengan status gizi (OR=11,14, 95% CI:1,7-73,14).</p><p>Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan signifikan antara status depresi dengan status gizi pada pasien psikogeriatri.</p><p>KATA KUNCI: status depresi, pasien psikogeriatri, status gizi</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adolescent College Girls at Rawalpindi

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afshan Shahid ◽  
Farah Rashid Siddiqui ◽  
Mohammad Ayaz Bhatti ◽  
Mahmood Ahmed ◽  
Mohammad Wasif Khan
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Nutrient Consumption

Objectives: To assess the nutritional status of adolescent college girls by assessing the dietary intake in terms of carbohydrates,proteins, Estimating the hemoglobin levels in the study group and studying the clinical signs of malnutrition withspecial emphasis to vitamin A, iron and iodine deficiency.Design of Study: A cross-sectional study.Settings: Two Post-Graduate women colleges of Rawalpindi.Study Duration: 9 Months (From Jan 2006 to September 2006).Materials and Methods: Nutritional status of 508 adolescent girls was assessed with a questionnaire, clinical examinationand biochemical estimation (hemoglobin). The data thus collected was analyzed in July 2006 on computer with the help ofStatistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Excel.Results: Results revealed that 20%of girls were having BMI <18.5, 77% above 18.5% and 3% were obese. 57.09% of thegirls had goiter out of which 52.96% had palpable goiter and 4.13% had visible goiter. Pallor conjunctiva was seen in 1%girls. No clinical signs of Vitamin A deficiency were seen. Biochemical results indicated that 32.87% of the girls was sufferingfrom Iron deficiency anemia.Conclusions: Large longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, regarding nutrient consumption, dietary habits and nutritionalintervention are required in the adolescent girls. These studies can be thought provoking for the policy maker at thegovernment level. Nutritional education and health promotion can be used as tool to improve the health status of the nation.Key Words: Adolescent Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment.

The relationship of body shape perception, eating disorders, nutritional knowledge and food intake with nutritional status adolescent girls in Ayodya Pala

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-84
Author(s):  
Digahayu Ismayanti
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Shape Perception ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Youth groups who work as dancers are prone to malnutrition. The leaner body shape is considered to make it easier to move so that teens tend to limit food intake in order to achieve ideal body shape. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of perceptions of body shape, eating disorders, nutritional knowledge, and food intake with nutritional status in adolescent girls in Ayodya Pala. This research was conducted in May 2019 at the Ayodya Pala. The research was a cross-sectional study. This study used a total sampling technique, which means that the total population was the subject of research. The result showed that 58% of subjects had poor nutritional status, 50,8% of subjects had negative perceptions of body shape, 57,1% of subjects had eating disorders, 55,6% of subjects had less knowledge of nutrition. More than 50% of subjects were lack of energy and macronutrient intake. In conclusion, there was a significant relationship (p=0,000) between body shape perception, eating disorders, nutritional knowledge, and food intake with nutritional status. Keywords: Body Shape Perception, Food Intake, Eating Disorders, Nutritional Knowledge, Nutritional Status

scholarly journals Evaluation of nutritional status of foreign students at King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51
Author(s):  
Mohammed A Mohammed ◽  
Ghedeir M Alshammari ◽  
Elfadil E Babiker
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Saud University

AbstractObjective:The current study was conducted to assess the nutritional status and associated risk factors among foreign students residing at King Saud University for different periods and to explore its correlations.Design:A cross-sectional study was conducted during the spring semester of 2018. A total of 400 male students aged 18–35 years had participated in the current study after signing a written consent form according to Helsinki Declaration.Setting:A structural questionnaire was used to collect data on daily food intake and habits and socio-economic characteristics. Nutrients of food intake were assessed using the Esha programme and compared with that of dietary requirement intake (DRI). A body composition analyser was used to measure body fat (BF), visceral fat (VF) and BMI. Spearman correlation coefficients and simple regression analysis were performed to determine associations between variables.Participants:Foreign students residing for different periods (<6 months: 200 students and >6 months: 200 students) were used as subjects.Results:The students who stayed <6 months consumed lower level of some nutrients than that of the DRI compared with those stayed >6 months. Overweight and obesity were more common among students who stayed >6 months with high values of BF and VF. Several risk factors were positively or negatively correlated with the students’ nutrition proxies.Conclusion:Most of the students who stayed >6 months are suffered from overweight. Some independent variables were found to be significantly correlated with the students’ nutrition proxies either positively or negatively.

Nutritional and Immunological Status and their Associations among HIV-Infected Adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habtamu Fufa ◽  
Melaku Umeta ◽  
Samson Taffesse ◽  
Najat Mokhtar ◽  
Hassan Aguenaou
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Low Serum

Background In the search for cost-effective interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality in HIV disease, the identification of nutritional status and levels of micronutrients is very important. Objective To generate information on the level of energy malnutrition and on vitamin A, zinc, and hemoglobin levels and their relationships with disease status in HIV-infected adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on 153 HIV-positive adults (19% male, 81% female) living in Addis Ababa. The nutritional status and the levels of zinc, retinol, and hemoglobin were determined by anthropometric and biochemical methods. CD4+ counts and C-reactive protein levels were measured by standard methods. Results Of the patients, 18% were chronically energy deficient, 71% were normal, and 11% were overweight. Serum zinc levels were low (< 10.7 μmol/L) in 53% of subjects, and serum retinol levels were low (< 30 μg/dL) in 47% of subjects. Low hemoglobin levels (< 12 g/dL) were observed in only 4.72% of the study population. CD4+ counts under 200/mm3 and elevated C-reactive protein levels were both found in 21% of the subjects. CD4+ counts were positively and significantly correlated with hemoglobin ( r = 0.271, p < .001), zinc ( r = 0.180, p < .033), and body mass index ( r = 0.194, p < .017). There were significant negative associations between levels of C-reactive protein and levels of zinc ( r = −0.178, p < 0.036 and hemoglobin ( r = −0.253, p < .002). Conclusions Our results provide evidence that compromised nutritional and micronutrient status begins early in the course of HIV-1 infection. Low serum zinc and vitamin A levels were observed in almost half of the subjects. The clinical significance of low serum zinc and vitamin A levels is unclear, and more research is required.

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