The Impact of Wealth Status on Food Intake Patterns in Filipino School-Aged Children and Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Socio-economic status (SES) has an impact on food consumption in developing countries. However, the impact of SES on dietary patterns in Filipino school-aged children is currently unknown. The aim of this study was to fill this knowledge gap, using data from the 2013 National Nutrition Survey. Dietary intake of 11,691 children (6-18 years) were assessed using a 24-h recall. All food and beverages were assigned to one of 85 food groups. Mean daily intake, percent consuming (prevalence), and contribution to energy intake were determined, and stratified by SES, in 6-9 years old, 10-12 years old, and 13-18 years old. Rice was the most consumed food and the primary source of energy across all three age groups, independent of SES. Children of poor SES presented greater consumption of fish, veget

SUBMITTER: Angeles-Agdeppa I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6950240 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature