Total Usual Nutrient Intakes and Nutritional Status of United Arab Emirates Children (<4 Years): Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition from a predominantly milk-based diet to a diverse family diet is a window of opportunity for optimal child growth and development.

Objectives

The study aims to examine the nutritional status and food-consumption patterns of children under 4 y of age in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and their adherence to nutrient and dietary recommendations.

Methods

A population-based cross-sectional survey of 525 children aged 0-47.9 mo was conducted in 3 major emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Anthropometric measurements were obtained, and dietary assessment was conducted using the 24-h dietary recall approach. Usual intakes of energy, macronutrient, and micronutrients, including from supplements, were assessed using PC-SIDE software. Adherence to f

SUBMITTER: Nassreddine LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9113371 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature