Anthropometric Status and Nutritional Intake in Children (6–9 Years) in Valencia (Spain)

The Aniva Study

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ID15468237
AuthorsMaría Morales‐Suárez‐Varela (0000-0003-0785-1492, Universitat de València, corresponding author), Nuria Rubio-López (0000-0001-6190-3738, Universitat de València), Candelaria Ruso (Universitat de València), Agustín Llopis González (0000-0001-8701-6918, Universitat de València), Agustin Llopis-Gonzalez (Universitat de València), Elías Ruiz-Rojo (Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública), Maximino Redondo (0000-0001-5559-4246, Agencia Sanitaria Costa del Sol), Yolanda Picó (0000-0002-9545-0965, Universitat de València)
Year2015
Volume12
Issue12
Pages16082-16095
Publication date2015-12-18
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph121215045
PMID26694443
OpenAlexW2221978725
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited45

The aim of our study was to assess nutritional intake and anthropometric statuses in schoolchildren to subsequently determine nutritional adequacy with Spanish Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs). The ANIVA study, a descriptive cross-sectional study, was conducted in 710 schoolchildren (6-9 years) in 2013-2014 in Valencia (Spain). Children's dietary intake was measured using 3-day food records, completed by parents. Anthropometric measures (weight and height) were measured according to international standards, and BMI-for-age was calculated and converted into z-scores by WHO-Anthro for age and sex. Nutrient adequacy was assessed using DRI based on estimated average requirement (EAR) or adequate intake (AI). Pearson's chi-square and Student's t-test were employed. Of our study group (47.61% boys, 52.39% girls), 53.1% were normoweight and the weight of 46.9% was inadequate; of these, 38.6% had excess body weight (19.6% overweight and 19.0% obesity). We found intakes were lower for biotin, fiber, fluoride, vitamin D (p < 0.016), zinc, iodine, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium and iron (p < 0.017), and higher for lipids, proteins and cholesterol. Our results identify better nutritional adequacy to Spanish recommendations in overweight children. Our findings suggest that nutritional intervention and educational strategies are needed to promote healthy eating in these children and nutritional adequacies

Anthropometry · Biology · Body mass index · Dietary Reference Intake · Environmental health · Micronutrient · Nutrient · Nutrition Education · Obesity · Overweight · Standard score · Vitamin · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Mathematics · Medicine · Nutritional Studies and Diet · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Endocrinology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics

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