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Macronutrient consumption and inadequate micronutrient intake in adults
Marina Campos Araujo1, Ilana Nogueira Bezerra, Flávia dos Santos Barbosa
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. mcamposaraujo@gmail.com
Revista De Saude Publica
|May 25, 2013
Summary
Brazilian adults often have inadequate intake of essential micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, D, and E. Women and those in rural areas, particularly the Northeast region, face the highest risk of nutrient deficiencies.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Dietary Assessment
Background:
- Understanding nutrient intake is crucial for public health initiatives.
- Dietary surveys provide essential data on population nutritional status.
- Micronutrient deficiencies pose significant health risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate energy and nutrient intake in Brazilian adults.
- To determine the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake.
- To identify population subgroups at higher risk.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2008-2009 National Dietary Survey (Household Budget Survey).
- Employed food records over two non-consecutive days for 21,003 adults (20-59 years).
- Applied the National Cancer Institute method for usual nutrient intake estimation and EAR cut-offs for inadequacy prevalence.
Main Results:
- Mean energy intake was 2,083 kcal (men) and 1,698 kcal (women).
- High inadequacy prevalence (>70%) for calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, and sodium.
- Very high inadequacy prevalence (>90%) for calcium (women) and vitamins D and E (both genders).
Conclusions:
- Energy intake varied by location (urban/North higher).
- Women, rural residents, and those in the Northeast region are at greatest risk for inadequate micronutrient intake.
- Findings highlight the need for targeted nutritional interventions in specific Brazilian populations.
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