A comparison of selected nutrient intakes in anemic and nonanemic adolescent girls in Kuwait

被引：7

作者：

Al Mousa, Z

Prakash, P

Jackson, RT ^{[1
]}

Al Raqua, M

机构：

[1] Univ Maryland, Dept Nutr & Food Sci, College Pk, MD 20742 USA

[2] Minist Hlth, Dept Prevent Hlth, Kuwait, Kuwait

来源：

NUTRITION RESEARCH | 2003年 / 23卷 / 04期

关键词：

anemia; iron deficiency; dietary intake; Kuwait;

D O I：

10.1016/S0271-5317(02)00543-2

中图分类号：

R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];

学科分类号：

100403 ;

摘要：

In Kuwait, as elsewhere, little information exists on the nutrition status and diet habits of adolescents. Anemia is a widespread problem among Kuwaiti adolescent girls and is most likely caused by iron (Fe) deficiency. We examined anemia and dietary intake to ascertain whether dietary intake was related to hemoglobin (Hb) and/or Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin (EP) values and if the intake of anemia relevant nutrients differed between anemic and nonanemic girls. We measured the Hb, EP, dietary intake (24 Hour Recall), and obtained various background socio-economic data from 255 high schools girls. Dietary intakes (e.g., of Fe and Folate) were below recommended levels in the majority of the girls. Girls whose intakes of Fe or Folate equaled or exceeded the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) had significantly higher mean Hb values. The results indicate that dietary intake of anemic girls is lower in important hematinics nutrients. (C) 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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页码：425 / 433

页数：9

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