Associations between nutritional deficiencies and food insecurity among adolescent girls: A cross‐sectional study

Food Science & Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 4623 - 4636

Published: March 7, 2024

There is a research gap in understanding the relationship between nutrient deficiency and food insecurity among adolescent girls Afghanistan. The objective of this study was to investigate associations deficiencies middle high school-aged Kabul. We conducted cross-sectional 380 randomly selected 11-18-year-old attending public schools grades 6-12. assessed girls' insecurity, intake, socioeconomic status, physical activity. Nutrient consumption calculated using Nutritionist IV software. Statistical analyses, including one-way analysis variance, Chi-square tests, t-tests, were used assess association dietary intake insecurity. More than half (52.9%) participants insecure, with 35.8% experiencing hunger 17.1% without hunger. Vitamin B3, C, selenium, iron had highest sensitivity, specificity, accuracy best indicators most prevalent vitamin B9 E, calcium, magnesium, zinc inadequacies. Food security positively associated fruit, vitamins E K, dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt, cheese), meat chicken, meat, red egg), nut intake. Our findings suggest that Kabul may benefit from programs enrich nutrients such as zinc, which found be deficiencies. These highlight importance addressing

Language: Английский

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Demographic variation and socioeconomic inequalities associated with the triple burden of malnutrition in Vietnamese children aged 6 months to 9 years old: Findings from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 2020

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 18, 2024

Introduction: The triple burden of malnutrition (TBM) is a growing public health issue worldwide. This study examined the prevalence and association between undernutrition, overnutrition micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs), associated demographic socioeconomic determinants, among Vietnamese children, using nationally representative General Nutrition Survey 2020. Methods: Data on anthropometric parameters, micronutrients biomarkers, indicators for 7,289 children aged 6 months to 9 years old were analysed. Determinants assessed logistic regressions reported as odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence intervals (CI)]. Results: Overall, 12.7%, 10.5% 4.7% stunted, underweight wasted/thin; while 7.3% 7.1% living with overweight obesity, respectively. Low serum zinc, anaemia iron deficiency (ID) common MNDs observed, affecting 53.1%, 15.2% 13.9% participants. Older 2-4 [OR (95% CI): 1.43 (1.20, 1.72)], ethnic minorities [5.94 (3.78, 9.36)] in mountainous areas [5.06 (1.18, 14.42)] had increased stunting, whereas reduced found from richest quintile [0.13 (0.05, 0.32)]. Similar determinants be MNDs. Males [1.43 (1.16, 1.76)], 5-9 [10.02 (6.71, 14.97) [2.91 7.05)] overweight. Children anaemia, low retinol zinc stunting than non-micronutrient deficient (adjusted OR=1.43-1.71). Compared without MNDs, those ≥3 almost double underweight, ≤3 OR=0.38-0.60). Conclusions: Significant variation inequalities child identified. National policies programmes Vietnam should address age-specific, sex-specific, geographical disparities accelerate progress reducing malnutrition.

Language: Английский

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Incorporating Halal Into Healthy and Equitable Dietary Patterns to Address Food and Nutrition Security Among K-12 and University Students: A Perspective

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56(9), P. 663 - 671

Published: June 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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Micronutrients in early life and offspring metabolic health programming: a promising target for preventing non-communicable diseases

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 77(12), P. 1105 - 1112

Published: Aug. 21, 2023

Chronic non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Developing implementing effective preventive strategies is best way to ensure overall metabolic health status population counter global burden diseases. Predisposition obesity other due a combination genetic environmental factors throughout life, but early environment, particularly environment during fetal period years crucial in determining health, hence concept 'fetal programming'. The origins this causal link between disease lie epigenetic mechanisms. Among factors, diet plays role process. Substantial evidence documented key macronutrients programming life. Recently, effect maternal micronutrient intake on offspring later life emerged. purpose narrative review bring light available literature underlying mechanisms that drive highlight its potential prevention

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity and other barriers to adherence to a gluten-free diet in individuals with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity in the Netherlands: a mixed-methods study

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 30, 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives To determine the prevalence of food insecurity among individuals with celiac disease (CeD) and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) in Netherlands explore its association diet quality other barriers to adherence a gluten-free diet. Design Mixed-method design comprising survey semi-structured interviews. Setting An online was distributed through social media accounts newsletter Dutch Association for Celiac Disease. Community-dwelling patients were surveyed interviewed between June November 2023. Participants outcome measures In total 548 adults CeD NCGS who adhered completed including questions related demographics, household security, financial stress dietary quality. Regression analyses conducted assess associations quality, perceived difficulty eating cooking. Additionally, interviews 8 insecure conducted. Results The 23.2%, 10.4% reporting very low security. Very associated poorer (β=-5.5; 95%CI=-9.2,-1.9; p=0.003). Food heightened across multiple themes, skills, circumstances, resources products, odds ratios ranging 1.9-4.7 crude models (very security vs security). qualitative analysis provided deeper understanding these challenges, employed strategies manage costs insights into mental burden adhering Conclusion These findings indicate that is prevalent people NCGS, potential impact on It further insight this target population. challenges should be taken account by clinicians policy makers. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS study provides previously unexplored Netherlands. By employing mixed-methods design, quantitative gained added depth as they enriched personal experiences elucidated analysis. richer face, GF inherent limitation cross-sectional which prevents drawing causal conclusions regarding factors insecurity. relied self-reported data anonymous surveys, introduces possibility recall bias desirability context study, might limited ‘gluten-free insecurity’ otherwise secure households.

Language: Английский

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The Policy of Compulsory Large-Scale Food Fortification in Sub-Saharan Africa

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(15), P. 2438 - 2438

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Food fortification with micronutrients was initially justified in developed countries by a lack of availability staple crops, mainly due to soil exhaustion. However, Sub-Saharan arable lands, fatigue is not predominant, and communities consume mostly home-grown, organic, non-processed crops. food systems are nevertheless deeply entwined insecurity, driver illnesses. Family production can promote subsistence, stability, self-sufficiency, the main SSA setback being vicious cycle poverty dietary variety, contributing malnutrition. Poverty reduction women's education significant strategies for reducing child adolescent undernourishment. Fortification foods consumed daily individuals makes sense minimize, if entirely, eliminate deficiencies. Compulsory mass Africa (SSA) single is, however, controversial since they work synergy among each other matrix, optimal absorption metabolism. Since causes malnutrition many, caused diverse, unequal, unjust distribution, interrelated political, social, cultural, or economic factors, status population, season climatic changes, effectiveness nutrition programs, just cannot solve composite all these elements. Further, compulsory excessive, unproductive, likely harmful human health, while many challenges remain assessing quality available premixes. Furthermore, aiming at diversification best approach increasing trace element intake from commonly accessible easily sources.

Language: Английский

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Lipoxygenases (LOXs): Will turning off this genetic switch help safeguard the flavor and nutritional quality of stored lipid-rich staple foods?

Food Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 142637 - 142637

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Nutritional deficiency anemia and post‐acute sequelae in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection: A six‐month retrospective cohort analysis of 30 892 patients

Journal of Medical Virology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 95(11)

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

The effect of anemia on the post-acute outcome patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection was unclear. This study aimed to investigate potential association between nutritional deficiency (NDA) status and sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection. retrospective cohort included disease (COVID-19) from January 1, 2022 November 30, using TriNetX research network. were grouped into NDA group comprising diagnosed control without NDA, propensity score matching (PSM) performed balance two groups. primary a composite post-COVID-19 condition, all-cause hospitalization, death. secondary outcomes any individual composite. follow-up period set at 90-180 days after COVID-19 diagnosis. Two cohorts 15 446 nonhospitalized in each balanced baseline characteristics created PSM. During period, demonstrated higher risk outcome, including or death (hazard ratio [HR], 1.896; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.757-2.045). Regarding outcomes, associated worse condition (HR, 1.992; CI 1.403-2.828), hospitalization 1.856; 1.714-2.009), 3.922; 2.910-5.285) compared group. Among COVID-19, during 90-180-day period.

Language: Английский

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Food and Nutrition Security as Social Determinants of Health: Fostering Collective Impact to Build Equity

Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 50(4), P. 633 - 644

Published: July 18, 2023

Language: Английский

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News media framing of food poverty and insecurity in high-income countries: a rapid review

Health Promotion International, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(6)

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract Food poverty and insecurity have become a public health emergency in many high-income countries. News media coverage can shape political views towards such issues. This rapid review synthesizes the evidence on how food are represented news media. Peer-reviewed publications were accessed through three electronic databases, with reference lists of all included studies screened. Primary research conducted countries published English since 1995 included, no restrictions study methods. A combination deductive coding to Entman’s framing theory inductive analysis was used. Ten studies, mostly rated as low quality, review. Newspapers only type examined. The findings showed largely absent nuanced understanding insecurity, problem often defined by bank use consequences mainly focused physical health. causes attributed structural factors, solutions charitable aid. discourse recipient (un)deservingness aid evident. Articles contained from government officials charities, individuals’ experiences absent. this highlight that major shift print is required. More balanced critical reporting required present more realistic picture including its multi-dimensional nature, limitations charity need for important issue.

Language: Английский

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