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L Maes1, C A Vereecken, K Gedrich
1Department of Public Health, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. Lea.maes@ugent.be
International Journal of Obesity (2005)
|November 26, 2008
Summary
This study explored diet optimization for adolescents, finding it feasible for tailored nutrition interventions. The approach generated individualized advice, suggesting potential for obesity prevention in this age group.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition science
- Public health
- Adolescent health
Background:
- Adolescents are a neglected group for obesity prevention.
- Dietary interventions for adolescents require tailored approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a diet optimization approach for computer-tailored nutrition interventions in adolescents.
- To develop and test an optimization model for adolescent dietary recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Developed a diet optimization model based on a public health approach.
- Calculated optimized diets for 48 adolescents (aged 14-17) using food frequency questionnaires (FFQ).
Main Results:
- Individualized dietary advice was generated for all participants.
- Advice involved changes in a mean of 61 food items (out of 137), with recommendations varying widely.
- Common recommendations included increased fruit and vegetable intake, with some unexpected suggestions like decreasing brown bread and increasing pizza.
Conclusions:
- The diet optimization approach represents progress in nutrition tailoring for adolescents.
- The current optimization model requires further refinement for practical application in interventions.
