Schoolchildren have similar predicted prevalences of inadequate intakes as toddlers in village populations in Egypt, Kenya, and Mexico

Article Abstract:

The diets of schoolchildren from villages in Egypt, Kenya and Mexico in the age group of 7 to 9 years have been examined to study the inadequacies of nutrient intakes, and the results are compared to earlier data on toddlers. Similar patterns of nutrient inadequacy are found for the two age groups, except that B12 is more likely to be inadequate for the school age group. Nutrient adequacy seems to be highly correlated within households. For about a year, food consumption data have been collected for two consecutive days per month. Applying a probability approach, mean nutrient intakes were determined and compared to international standards.

International aspects, Children, Surveys, Developing countries, Mexico, Egypt, Food and nutrition, Nutrition surveys, Malnutrition in children, Child malnutrition, Kenya

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Quetelet's body mass index of healthy, young adults in Sri Lanka

Article Abstract:

A study done by the Working Party of the International Dietary Energy Consultative Group shows that the cut-off for body mass index (BMI) that should lead to a diagnosis of chronic energy deficiency is below 18.5. Percent body fat was calculated using skinfold thickness at different sites. Lean body mass was obtained by subtracting body fat from body weight. BMI is the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters.

Analysis, Measurement, Health status indicators, Zinc, Zinc (Metal), Body fluids

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Low intakes of vegetables and fruits, especially citrus fruits, lead to inadequate vitamin C intakes among adults

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the nutritional deficiencies resulting from a lack of vitamin C in the diet of adults caused by low consumption of fruit and vegetables.

Vitamins, Vitamin C deficiency

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