Analysis of dietary trends in Chinese adolescents from 1991 to 2011.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

To examine temporal trends in dietary energy, fat, carbohydrate, protein, sodium and potassium intake of Chinese adolescents aged 12 - 17 years by sex and urbanicity, using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey.

Methods and study design

Individual level, consecutive 3 - day 24-hour recalls were analyzed from survey years 1991 (n=504), 2000 (n=665), and 2011 (n=267) from nine provinces representing a range of geography, economic development, and health indicators in China. Linear multivariable regression models were conducted to predict mean intakes of energy, macronutrients, sodium, and potassium. Models were adjusted for age, per capita income, parental education, region, and family size.

Results

From 1991 to 2011, total energy con

SUBMITTER: Yu AYL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6298787 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature