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AuthorHwalla, Nahla
AuthorChehade, Lara
AuthorO’Neill, Lynda M.
AuthorKharroubi, Samer
AuthorKassis, Amira
AuthorCheikh Ismail, Leila
AuthorAl Dhaheri, Ayesha S.
AuthorAli, Habiba I.
AuthorIbrahim, Sarah
AuthorChokor, Fatima Al Zahraa
AuthorMohamad, Maysm N.
AuthorAyesh, Wafaa
AuthorNasreddine, Lara
AuthorNaja, Farah
Available date2023-10-15T11:56:31Z
Publication Date2023-01-02
Publication NameNutrients
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15010234
CitationHwalla, N., Chehade, L., O’Neill, L. M., Kharroubi, S., Kassis, A., Cheikh Ismail, L., ... & Naja, F. (2023). Total Usual Nutrient Intakes and Nutritional Status of United Arab Emirates Children (4 Years–12.9 Years): Findings from the Kids Nutrition and Health Survey (KNHS) 2021. Nutrients, 15(1), 234.
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/48513
AbstractThis study aims at investigating the anthropometric status and food consumption patterns of children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and assessing their adherence to nutrient and dietary recommendations. It is a population-based cross-sectional survey of 690 children (4–12.9 years), from 3 major Emirates. Socio-demographic and anthropometric characteristics were collected. Dietary intakes were assessed using the 24-hour recall approach. Of the total sample, 4% were stunted, 8% were wasted and 28% were overweight/obese. A third of participating children consumed above the Estimated Energy Requirement, while the majority’s intakes carbohydrate, total fat, and protein were within the recommendations; whereas over 70% and 90% of participants consumed above the WHO daily limits of free sugars and saturated fats, respectively. Inadequate intakes of linoleic acid (36% of children), alpha-linolenic acid (91%) and dietary fiber (100%) were observed. All children failed to meet the recommendation for vitamin D and considerable proportions had inadequate intakes of vitamin A, calcium, zinc, folate, and magnesium. Compared with the American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, low dietary adherence was noted for fruits (9%), vegetables (4%), and milk/dairy (14%). These findings may be used in the development of nutritional policies aimed at improving the diets of children in the UAE.
SponsorThis research was funded by Societé des Produits Nestlé, S.A.- Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland, (Award# 103451) through a contract with the American University of Beirut, and sub-contracts with the University of Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates University, and Tathqeef Health Treatment Undertakings Services in the UAE.
Languageen
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Subjectchildren and adolescents
dietary adherence
food consumption patterns
food intake
malnutrition
obesity
overweight
United Arab Emirates
TitleTotal Usual Nutrient Intakes and Nutritional Status of United Arab Emirates Children (4 Years–12.9 Years): Findings from the Kids Nutrition and Health Survey (KNHS) 2021
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number15
ESSN2072-6643
dc.accessType Open Access


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