Micronutrient Intakes among Children and Adults in Greece: The Role of Age, Sex and Socio-Economic Status

Μanios, Yannis; Moschonis, George; Mavrogianni, Christina; Bos, Rolf; Singh-Povel, Cécile M

doi:10.3390/nu6104073

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“…One of the main findings was that the consumption of the examined core food groups was below recommendations for the vast majority of children and adults. That could be one of the main reasons explaining the relatively high percentages of inadequate micronutrient intakes observed in the present study and discussed in detail elsewhere [ 25 ]. Regarding micronutrient intakes, the findings of the current study showed some clear sex- and age-specific differences, with intakes for the majority of the examined micronutrients being higher in females compared to males and in postmenopausal women compared to younger age groups.…”

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“…As far as gender differences were concerned, the average intake for the majority of nutrients was found to be almost consistently higher for males compared to females, while the relevant percentages with inadequate dietary intakes were found to be higher for females compared to males. More detailed information on the age- and sex-specific differences observed in the present study have been described elsewhere [ 25 ].…”

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Food Group and Micronutrient Intake Adequacy among Children, Adults and Elderly Women in Greece

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The aim of the present study was to record the percentage of children, adults and elderly women in Greece meeting food and micronutrient intake recommendations. Additionally, the present study was aiming to identify the main food contributors of micronutrient intakes and assess the degree up to which meeting food intake recommendations also ensures micronutrient intake adequacy. Dietary intake data from three studies conducted in Greece (on 9–13-year-old children; 40–60-year-old adults; and 50–75-year-old women) were used to estimate mean intakes, the percentages of subjects meeting food and nutrient intake recommendations and the contribution of six core food groups to nutrient intake adequacy. The present study showed that more than 50% of children, adults and elderly women were failing to consume the recommended portions of vegetables, dairy and grains. Furthermore, children and adults consuming the recommended portions of individual core food groups had significantly lower percentages of inadequate micronutrient intakes compared to their counterparts not meeting food intake recommendations (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, even among those consuming the recommended portions from a specific core food group, the recommended intake of the corresponding micronutrient (for which this food group is the main contributor) was not always met. Indicatively, 18.2%–44.1% and 4.2%–7.0% of the populations under study were not meeting calcium and vitamin C intake recommendations, although they were consuming the recommended portions of dairy and fruits, respectively. In conclusion, these findings highlight the importance for public health policy makers to take all necessary initiatives to support the population in achieving the recommended intakes from all core food groups, but also emphasize on food variety to ensure adequate intake for all micronutrients.

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Food Group and Micronutrient Intake Adequacy among Children, Adults and Elderly Women in Greece

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“…More information on the procedures followed to record and assess dietary intake is provided elsewhere [2,17]. Information on supplement usage was also collected as part of the 24 h recall interviews.…”

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Associations of Milk Consumption and Vitamin B2 and Β12 Derived from Milk with Fitness, Anthropometric and Biochemical Indices in Children. The Healthy Growth Study

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The benefits of dairy consumption seem to extend beyond its significant contribution to ensuring nutrient intake adequacy as indicated by the favourable associations with several health outcomes reported by different studies. The aims of the present study were to examine the associations of milk consumption with fitness, anthropometric and biochemical indices in children and further explore whether the observed associations are attributed to vitamins B2 and B12 derived from milk. A representative subsample of 600 children aged 9–13 years participating in the Healthy Growth Study was examined. Data were collected on children’s dietary intake, using 24 h recalls, as well as on fitness, anthropometric and biochemical indices. Regression analyses were performed for investigating the research hypothesis, adjusting for potential confounders and for B-vitamin status indices (i.e., plasma riboflavin, methylmalonic acid and total homocysteine concentrations), dietary calcium intake and plasma zinc concentrations that could possibly act as effect modifiers. Milk consumption was positively associated with the number of stages performed in the endurance run test (ERT) (β = 0.10; p = 0.017) and negatively with body mass index (BMI) (β = −0.10; p = 0.014), after adjusting for several potential confounders and effect modifiers. Dietary intakes of vitamin B2 and B12 derived from milk were also positively associated with the number of ERT stages (β = 0.10; p = 0.015 and β = 0.10; p = 0.014 respectively). In conclusion, higher intake of milk as well as vitamin B2 and B12 derived from milk were independently associated with higher cardiorespiratory fitness in Greek preadolescents. The key roles of these B-vitamins in substrate oxidation, energy production, haemoglobin synthesis and erythropoiesis could provide a basis for interpreting these associations. However, further research is needed to confirm this potential interpretation.

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“…Deficiencies of micronutrients are prevalent among children in developing and some of the developed countries [1][2][3][4]. Low micronutrient intakes may link to long-term health risks [5][6][7].…”

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“…Low micronutrient intakes may link to long-term health risks [5][6][7]. Recent European studies suggested that substantial numbers of European children might be at risk due to inadequate intake of micronutrients [4,8]. China's dietary changes are enormous [9,10] and the shifts in foods consumed and eating behaviors will continue to accelerate [11].…”

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Do Chinese Children Get Enough Micronutrients?

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Abstract:The aim of this study was to examine usual daily micronutrient intake of Chinese children based on data from the 2011 China Health and Nutrition Survey. We analyzed data from 4 to 17-year-old participants, who provided dietary data on 3 consecutive days combined with the household weighing method in 2011. Usual daily intake of each nutrient was estimated using a mixed effects model based on the China Food Composition published in 2002 and 2004. The means, medians and percent below Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) were reported for selected micronutrients, including calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin C. For sodium and potassium, means and the distribution of intakes were compared to the Adequate Intake (AI) level. The average usual daily intakes of all micronutrients increase with age and the intakes of boys higher than girls in the same age group. The average of calcium intakes increased from 272mg/d in 4-6y to 391mg/d in 14-17y, but the percentage of inadequate calcium intake remained very high (>96%). The prevalence of inadequacy of calcium was the highest among the mineral nutrients reported in this study. As the requirement of micronutrient increased with age, the percentage of subjects with inadequate intake increased in 11-17 age groups. Among the 14-17y, the percentages of study participants with dietary intakes of calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin C below the EAR were 96.8%, 18.8%, 37.6%, 72.8%, 36.8%, 91.8%. 85.9% and 75.5%, respectively. Among the 11-13y, the percentages of study participants with dietary intakes of iron, zinc and vitamin A below the EAR were 23.5%, 41.5%, and 41.6%, respectively. Thus, the micronutrients deficiency is a problem in Chinese Children. Nutrition education and intervention programs are needed to address the nutritional gaps.

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Micronutrient Intakes among Children and Adults in Greece: The Role of Age, Sex and Socio-Economic Status

Cited by 28 publications

References 36 publications

Food Group and Micronutrient Intake Adequacy among Children, Adults and Elderly Women in Greece

Food Group and Micronutrient Intake Adequacy among Children, Adults and Elderly Women in Greece

Associations of Milk Consumption and Vitamin B2 and Β12 Derived from Milk with Fitness, Anthropometric and Biochemical Indices in Children. The Healthy Growth Study

Do Chinese Children Get Enough Micronutrients?

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