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Are Malaysian Children Achieving Dietary Guideline Recommendations?
- Source :
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Asia-Pacific journal of public health [Asia Pac J Public Health] 2016 Jul; Vol. 28 (5 Suppl), pp. 8S-20S. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 11. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- A large body of epidemiological data has demonstrated that diet quality follows a sociodemographic gradient. Little is known, however, about food group intake patterns among Malaysian children. This study aimed to assess consumption pattern of 7 food groups, including cereals/grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat/poultry, and milk/dairy products, among children 7 to 12 years of age. A total of 1773 children who participated in SEANUTS Malaysia and who completed the Food Frequency Questionnaire were included in this study. A greater proportion of children aged 10 to 12 years have an inadequate intake of cereals/grains, meat/poultry, legumes, and milk/dairy products compared with children 7 to 9 years old. With the exception of meat/poultry, food consumption of Malaysian children did not meet Malaysian Dietary Guidelines recommendations for the other 6 food groups, irrespective of sociodemographic backgrounds. Efforts are needed to promote healthy and balanced dietary habits, particularly for foods that fall short of recommended intake level.<br /> (© 2016 APJPH.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1941-2479
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 5 Suppl
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Asia-Pacific journal of public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27073200
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539516641504