biostudies-literatureUnknown27(1)Oliver Olid A<h4>Objective</h4>To assess whether the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is associated with lower micronutrients inadequacy in a sample of Spanish preschoolers.<h4>Design</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional study with 4-5-year-old children participating in the SENDO project. Information was gathered through an online questionnaire completed by parents. Dietary information was collected with a previously validated semi-quantitative FFQ. The estimated average requirements or adequate intake levels as proposed by the Institute of Medicine were used as cut-off point to define inadequate intake.<h4>Statistical analyses</h4>Crude and multivariable adjusted estimates were calculated with generalised estimated equations to account for intra-cluster correlation between siblings.<h4>Participants</h4>We uPublic health nutritione8https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10830367biostudies-literatureHigher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with lower micronutrient inadequacy in children: the SENDO project.PMC10830367Garcia-Blanco LMoreno-Villares JMOliver Olid AMartin-Calvo NMartinez-Gonzalez MAFabios EfalseHigher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with lower micronutrient inadequacy in children: the SENDO project.<h4>Objective</h4>To assess whether the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is associated with lower micronutrients inadequacy in a sample of Spanish preschoolers.<h4>Design</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional study with 4-5-year-old children participating in the SENDO project. Information was gathered through an online questionnaire completed by parents. Dietary information was collected with a previously validated semi-quantitative FFQ. The estimated average requirements or adequate intake levels as proposed by the Institute of Medicine were used as cut-off point to define inadequate intake.<h4>Statistical analyses</h4>Crude and multivariable adjusted estimates were calculated with generalised estimated equations to account for intra-cluster correlation between siblings.<h4>Participants</h4>We u2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Dec2025-04-26T10:39:45.104Z2025-04-06T13:24:30.758ZS-EPMC108303673805079510.1017/S1368980023002707