(2018) The Relationship between Nutritional Status and Anthropometric Indices among 2-5-Year Old Children in Tehran. Journal of Nutrition And Food Security. pp. 202-208. ISSN 24767417 (ISSN)
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Abstract
Background: Malnutrition in children including lower nutrient intakes or high density food intakes is of recent world concerns; therefore, determining a simple index that reveals the diet adequacy might be an advantage. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among 233 children aged 2–5 years old. A 24-hour dietary questionnaire was used to calculate mean adequacy ratio (MAR), naturally nutrient rich (NNR) and energy density (ED) via related formula. Results: A significant negative trend was observed for the relationship between the MAR and the Z-score of height for age. Significant positive relations were observed between the Z-score of body mass index (BMI) for age and the Z-score of weight for height as well as the Z-score of weight for age and the Z-score of height for age. In contrast, a significant negative correlation was between the energy density and MAR (all P < 0.05). Conclusion: According to the Z-score based on the NNR, MAR and ED, these three indices might be widely used to determine the adequacy of food intakes especially among children. © 2018. All Rights Reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Energy density Mean adequacy ratio Naturally nutrient |
| Page Range: | pp. 202-208 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Nutrition And Food Security |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Number: | 4 |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.18502/JNFS.V3I4.164 |
| ISSN: | 24767417 (ISSN) |
| Depositing User: | Mr mahdi sharifi |
| URI: | http://eprints.ssu.ac.ir/id/eprint/32061 |
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