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Observed Dietary Intake in Adults with Intellectual Disability Living in Group Homes
Nur Hana Hamzaid1,2, Helen T O'Connor2,3, Victoria M Flood2,4,3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Program of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.
Background:
There is limited information on the dietary intakes of people with intellectual disability (ID) living in group homes.
Objective:
To describe and evaluate dietary intake in people with ID.
Method:
Dietary intake was assessed in a convenience sample of people with ID living in group homes. Dietary assessment used three-day weighed food records and digital food photography. Intakes were compared to the Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) and dietary recommendations.
Results:
A sample of 33 adults, (men (M): n = 14; women (W): n = 19), mean age 51 ± 14 years, was recruited from seven group homes. Mean daily energy intake was low (M: 7.4 MJ; W: 7.0 MJ; p = 0.46), similar to levels recommended for bed rest. Many participants had intakes below the estimated average requirements (EARs) for the nutrients, magnesium (M: 86%; W: 63%), calcium (M: 43%; W: 78%), iodine (M: 43%; W: 47%) and zinc (M: 43%). Less than half of the recommended daily servings were consumed for vegetables (men and women) and dairy foods (women).
Conclusion:
Nutrient intake and diet quality of the participants in the group homes studied was poor. Education and policy to support healthier diets is required to improve dietary intake of people with intellectual disability, living in group homes.
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