Comparison of nutritional habits among various adult age groups in Slovenia

Koch, Verena; Pokorn, Dražigost

doi:10.1016/s0271-5317(99)00076-7

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“…Johansson et al (1997) showed differences in the intake of energy-yielding nutrients between Norwegian males and females and found that most nutrient intakes decreased with age, a pattern similar to that observed in the Irish data. Younger Slovenians, like younger Irish people, have diets higher in fat compared to their older counterparts (Koch & Pokorn, 1999). The mean intake of most nutrients, as with most foodstuffs, decreased with increasing age, with both males and females aged 65 years and over deficient in vitamin D when compared with the Irish RDAs (FSAI, 1999).…”

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Social diversity of Irish adults nutritional intake

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Objective: The first health and lifestyle survey of Irish adults was carried out in 1998 and aimed to describe the health-related lifestyle behaviours of a cross-section of various population strata residing in the Republic of Ireland. This paper reports on the social variation in nutrient intake. Design: A self-administered postal questionnaire, including a 149 food item semiquantitative food frequency section, from which nutrient intakes were estimated based on McCance and Widdowson food composition tables. Setting: Community-based adults aged 18 years and over residing in the Republic of Ireland on the Register of Electors. Subjects: A stratified sample of adults on the Register of Electors received the questionnaire, of which 6539 (62%) were returned. Results: The contribution of fat to total energy intake increased with decreasing socioeconomic grouping, a finding reflective of the higher consumption levels of foods high in fat by respondents from socially disadvantaged groups. Energy from carbohydrates was greatest among those from socially advantaged groups, and was close to the recommended 50% of the total energy intake. Conversely, energy from protein decreased with increasing social status group. The mean intake of vitamins and minerals was generally close to or above the recommended values. Significant variation was observed among females across the different levels of education, whereas living with someone appeared to influence the micronutrient intake of males. The reported diets of males and females over the age of 65 years were lacking in vitamin D. Mean calcium levels among males were borderline and females over the age of 65 years had mean dietary iron levels below the recommended intake. Conclusions: For the first time, quantification of nutrient intake in the different social groups in Ireland has been undertaken. A healthy balance of energy derived from fat, protein and carbohydrate is best achieved among respondents from higher social positions. The positive relation observed with healthy food intake and increasing education level was also present in macronutrient intake and a clear gender and social support interplay was seen in the nutrient intake levels.

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“…An international comparison shows that the nutritional behaviour of the Slovak population is similar to other European countries (Koch and Pokorn, 1999;Koenig and Elmadfa, 1999;Hermann-Kunz and Thamm, 1999).…”

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Changes in Nutrient Intake in the Adult Population of the Slovak Republic

Babinská

Béderová²

2002

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

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“…Koch and Pokorn [42] also reported better nutritional habits among middle-aged adults above 45 years in Slovenia. Healthier dietary quality among middle-aged women can be explained by the fact that since many women in their middle age may experience chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, osteoporosis and certain cancers [9] or in order to prevent these conditions, these women tend to adopt healthier eating patterns.…”

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A Scientific Assessment of Sociodemographic Factors, Physical Activity Level, and Nutritional Knowledge as Determinants of Dietary Quality among Indo-Mauritian Women

Dunneram

Jeewon

2013

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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A healthy diet is of particular concern throughout the life of women to avoid many chronic illnesses especially during their 30s to 50s. There are published data on dietary quality and its determinants among women, but there is a lack of similar data regarding women in Mauritius. This study aimed to investigate the association between age and dietary quality in relation to sociodemographic factors, physical activity level (PAL) and nutritional knowledge (NK). A survey-based study was conducted in 2012 among Indo-Mauritian women including 117 young (21.35 ± 1.98), 160 reaching middle age (34.02 ± 5.09) and 50 middle-aged (37.85 ± 8.32). Validated questionnaires were used to elicit information on the determinants. A food frequency table consisting of 18 food items was used to assess dietary quality. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the association between various factors and dietary quality. The mean dietary score of middle-aged women (18.70 ± 2.67) was closer to recommended dietary guidelines compared to young women (17.22 ± 3.40), and women reaching middle age (17.55 ± 3.29). Educational level, PAL, NK, and age were main determinants of dietary quality among Indo-Mauritian women (P < 0.05). Younger women with low educational level, PAL, and NK are at risk of poor dietary quality.

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Comparison of nutritional habits among various adult age groups in Slovenia

Cited by 20 publications

References 6 publications

Social diversity of Irish adults nutritional intake

Social diversity of Irish adults nutritional intake

Changes in Nutrient Intake in the Adult Population of the Slovak Republic

A Scientific Assessment of Sociodemographic Factors, Physical Activity Level, and Nutritional Knowledge as Determinants of Dietary Quality among Indo-Mauritian Women

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