An international comparison of dietary patterns in 9-11-year-old children.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Dietary pattern is defined as a combination of foods and drinks and the frequency of consumption within a population. Dietary patterns are changing on a global level, which may be linked to an increased incidence of chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to identify and compare the dietary patterns among 9-11-year-old children living in urban regions in different parts of the world.

Methods

Participants were 7199 children (54% girls), aged 9-11 years, from 12 countries situated in all major world regions. Food consumption was assessed using a 23-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). To identify dietary patterns, principal components analyses (PCA) were carried out using weekly portions as input variables.

Results

Both site-specific and pooled PCA re

SUBMITTER: Mikkila V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4850615 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature