Food and nutrient intake of school-aged children in Lebanon and their adherence to dietary guidelines and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lebanon, an Eastern Mediterranean country, is witnessing a remarkable nutrition transition, and the diets of school-aged children may be amongst those most affected. However, limited studies have examined the food consumption patterns and nutrient adequacy in this age group.

Objectives

The present study aimed to evaluate the dietary intakes of school-aged children in Lebanon and assess their adherence to nutrition guidelines and recommendations.

Methods

This study used data for 4-13 y-old children (n = 711) from a national cross-sectional survey conducted in 2014-2015 on a representative sample of Lebanese households with children. Dietary intake was assessed using single 24-h recall method. Estimated food group and nutrient intakes were compared to dietary

SUBMITTER: Nasreddine L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9088130 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature