Childhood Obesity and Plasma Micronutrient Deficit of Chilean Children between 4 and 14 Years Old.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze the nutritional status and plasma levels of vitamins and minerals in a cohort of Chilean children between 4 and 14 years old from three cities in Chile (Santiago, Antofagasta, and Concepcion).

Design

This is a descriptive analysis of micronutrient levels in Chilean children as it relates to obesity and food consumption.

Setting

This study included 1235 children from schools in Santiago (central area), Antofagasta (northern area), and Concepcion (southern area) in Chile.

Results

Plasma levels of micronutrients revealed deficiencies in children from all these cities. Copper (26.4%) and calcium (33.0%) deficiencies were found in the children from Antofagasta, whereas iron (26.7%) and zinc (20.8%) deficiencies were found in the children from Co

SUBMITTER: Castillo-Valenzuela O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10096594 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature