Nutritional Status in Postconflict Afghanistan: Evidence from the National Surveillance System Pilot and National Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

Johnecheck, Wendy A.; Holland, Diane E.

doi:10.1177/156482650702800101

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“…To avoid confusion, a standardized terminology of these recommendations has been proposed by a group of experts of the United Nations University (UNU), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The expert group proposed to use the Nutrient Intake Values (NIVs) as a common set of terms and definitions in all countries [24,25,26,27]. The NIVs encompass the following terms: the Average Nutrient Requirement (ANR), the Individual Nutrient Level (INL x ), and the Upper Nutrient Level (UNL) (Figure 1) [28].…”

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The Mediterranean Diet and Nutritional Adequacy: A Review

2014

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The Mediterranean dietary pattern, through a healthy profile of fat intake, low proportion of carbohydrate, low glycemic index, high content of dietary fiber, antioxidant compounds, and anti-inflammatory effects, reduces the risk of certain pathologies, such as cancer or Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Nutritional adequacy is the comparison between the nutrient requirement and the intake of a certain individual or population. In population groups, the prevalence of nutrient inadequacy can be assessed by the probability approach or using the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) cut-point method. However, dietary patterns can also be used as they have moderate to good validity to assess adequate intakes of some nutrients. The objective of this study was to review the available evidence on the Nutritional Adequacy of the Mediterranean Diet. The inclusion of foods typical of the Mediterranean diet and greater adherence to this healthy pattern was related to a better nutrient profile, both in children and adults, with a lower prevalence of individuals showing inadequate intakes of micronutrients. Therefore, the Mediterranean diet could be used in public health nutrition policies in order to prevent micronutrient deficiencies in the most vulnerable population groups.

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The Mediterranean Diet and Nutritional Adequacy: A Review

2014

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“…Few studies have focused on the post-conflict period where vulnerabilities and risk factors can persist or be substantially different. The nutritional studies in postconflict settings that we could identify focused mainly on children <5 years of age [10,[14][15][16][17][18][19]. To ensure healthy populations of post-conflict settings, a better understanding of the magnitude and risk factors for adult malnutrition is therefore needed [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

Gender and age disparities in adult undernutrition in northern Uganda: high‐risk groups not targeted by food aid programmes

Schramm

Kaducu

Smedemark

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Tropical Med Int Health

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Abstractobjective To determine the prevalence of adult malnutrition and associated risk factors in a postconflict area of northern Uganda.methods A cross-sectional community survey was performed from September 2011 to June 2013. All registered residents in Gulu Health and Demographic Surveillance System aged 15 years and older were considered eligible. Trained field assistants collected anthropometric measurements (weight and height) and administered questionnaires with information on sociodemographic characteristics, food security, smoking and alcohol. Nutritional status was classified by body mass index.results In total, 2062 men and 2924 women participated and were included in the analyses. The prevalence of underweight was 22.3% for men and 16.0% for women, whereas the prevalence of overweight was 1.5% for men and 7.6% for women. In men, underweight was associated with younger (15-19 years) and older age (>55 years) (P < 0.001), being divorced/separated [odds ratio (OR) = 1.91 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.21-2.99] and smoking (OR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.67-2.73). For women, underweight was associated with older age (P < 0.001) and hungry-gap rainy season (May-July) (OR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.04-1.69). Widowed or divorced/separated women were not more likely to be underweight. No association was found between education, alcohol consumption or food security score and underweight.conclusions Our findings are not in line with the conventional target groups in nutritional programmes and highlight the importance of continuous health and nutritional assessments of all population groups that reflect local social determinants and family structures.

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“…Further evidence from the National Surveillance System Pilot Study and National Risk & Vulnerability Assessment [11] conducted on behalf of the Afghanistan Government, NGO's and UN in Afghanistan 2003-4, showed that in the survey area, up to 9.17% of children aged 6-59 months met the criteria for severe or moderate acute malnutrition.…”

Section: Nutrition In Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%