Food consumption patterns and nutrient intakes of infants and young children amidst the nutrition transition: the case of Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This is the first study on dietary intakes of infants and young children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, a region that is currently witnessing the nutrition transition. It aims at characterizing food consumption patterns amongst 0-4 year old children in Lebanon, evaluating their macro- and micronutrient intakes and assessing adherence to dietary recommendations.

Methods

Based on a national cross-sectional survey in 2012 (n = 866), the study collected data on sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, and one 24-hour dietary recall was administered. Nutrient intakes were compared with reference values: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), Adequate Intake (AI) and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).

Results

Milk was the highest

SUBMITTER: Jomaa L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9125916 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature