South East Asian Nutrition Surveys II (SEANUTS II) Thailand: triple burden of malnutrition among Thai children aged 6 months to 12 years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study assessed nutritional status among Thai children using anthropometry, dietary intakes and micronutrient status.

Design

Cross-sectional survey with multi-stage cluster sampling. Body weight and height were measured in all children. Dietary intakes were assessed using 24-h dietary recall. Biochemical assessment was performed in one-third of the children.

Setting

The study was conducted in Thailand's four geographical regions and Bangkok.

Participants

3478 Thai children aged 0·5-12·9 years.

Results

Stunting showed a downward trend by age group and was most prevalent among infants and toddlers. Overweight and obesity showed a significant upward trend by age group, location and sex and were highest among children aged 7-12·9 years. Risks o

SUBMITTER: Pongcharoen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617422 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature