Dietary Intake of Preschool Children in Ho Chi Minh City
Author Information
Author(s): Huynh Dieu TT, Dibley Michael J, Sibbritt David W, Tran Hanh TM
Primary Institution: Nutrition Centre of Ho Chi Minh City
Hypothesis
What is the energy and macronutrient intake of preschool children in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and how does it compare to recommended levels?
Conclusion
Preschool children in Ho Chi Minh City have an imbalance in dietary intake, with excessive protein and fat consumption and insufficient carbohydrate intake.
Supporting Evidence
- 98.1% of children exceeded the recommended energy intake from protein.
- 46.5% of children consumed less than the advised range of mean energy intake from carbohydrates.
- Children from wealthier families had higher intakes of protein and fat.
Takeaway
Kids in Ho Chi Minh City are eating too much protein and fat but not enough carbohydrates, which isn't good for their health.
Methodology
The study used Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) to collect dietary information from 670 preschool children and their caregivers.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in dietary reporting due to reliance on FFQs, which may overestimate intake.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to all preschool children in Vietnam as it only included those in urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 333 boys and 337 girls, predominantly of Kinh ethnicity (84.9%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0047
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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