The double burden of under- and overnutrition and nutrient adequacy among Chinese preschool and school-aged children in 2009-2011.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Coincident with economic development, China has experienced a marked transition from undernutrition to overweight/obesity over the last few decades. We aimed to explore the burden of under- and overnutrition and nutrient adequacy among 2-12-year-old Chinese children.

Subjects/methods

We included anthropometry, dietary intake and biomarkers from 2-12-year-olds who participated in the 2009-2011 China Health and Nutrition Survey (n=1191 in 2009; n=1648 in 2011). Dietary intakes were compared with the 2013 Chinese Dietary Recommended Intakes.

Results

In 2011, ~19% of 2-6-year-old children were underweight, 4% were stunted, 10% were overweight and 12% were obese. Among 7-12-year-old children, stunting was almost 0%, whereas ~21% were underweight, 13%

SUBMITTER: Piernas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4668216 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature