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[Energy and nutrient intake in compulsory high school students]
1Departamento de Pediatría. Clínica Universitaria de Navarra. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Navarra.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|June 20, 2001
Summary
Adolescent dietary habits in rural settings show high meat and sugar intake, with insufficient fruits and vegetables. This leads to poor nutrient intake, necessitating targeted nutritional education and interventions.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Adolescent Health
- Dietary Assessment
Context:
- Rural secondary school students (n=406) aged 13-16 years.
- Assessment of dietary habits, energy, and nutrient intake.
- Utilized semiquantitative food frequency questionnaires.
Purpose:
- Analyze dietary patterns and nutrient intake in rural adolescents.
- Identify deficiencies and excesses in their diet.
- Inform the design of nutritional intervention strategies.
Summary:
- Mean energy and nutrient intake higher in girls than boys.
- Dietary patterns characterized by high meat (20.1%) and sweets (14.6%) intake.
- Excessive cholesterol and animal-based protein intake.
- Low intake of cereals, legumes, fruits, and fish.
- Significant deficiencies in calcium, magnesium, iron, and several vitamins (C, D, folate, B6, riboflavin, niacin).
Impact:
- Adolescent diets deviate significantly from the Mediterranean dietary pattern.
- High fat intake from animal sources at the expense of complex carbohydrates.
- Identified critical need for increased nutritional advice in primary care.
- Recommendations for developing specific nutritional education programs in secondary schools.