Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational Perspective
Adequate nutrient intake during early childhood is of particular importance for optimal growth and future health. However, cross-national comparative research on nutrient intake of toddlers is still limited. We conducted a literature review to examine the nutrient intake in healthy toddlers from som...
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doaj-006edfa0024b466f894e712faa0292352020-11-25T02:30:51ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432015-08-01786938695510.3390/nu7085316nu7085316Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational PerspectiveJennifer Hilger0Tatiana Goerig1Peter Weber2Birgit Hoeft3Manfred Eggersdorfer4Nina Costa Carvalho5Ursula Goldberger6Kristina Hoffmann7Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Ludolf-Krehl-Strasse 7-11, Mannheim 68167, GermanyMannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Ludolf-Krehl-Strasse 7-11, Mannheim 68167, GermanyDSM Nutritional Products Limited, Wurmisweg 576, Kaiseraugst 4303, SwitzerlandDSM Nutritional Products Limited, Wurmisweg 576, Kaiseraugst 4303, SwitzerlandDSM Nutritional Products Limited, Wurmisweg 576, Kaiseraugst 4303, SwitzerlandMannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Ludolf-Krehl-Strasse 7-11, Mannheim 68167, GermanyMannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Ludolf-Krehl-Strasse 7-11, Mannheim 68167, GermanyMannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Ludolf-Krehl-Strasse 7-11, Mannheim 68167, GermanyAdequate nutrient intake during early childhood is of particular importance for optimal growth and future health. However, cross-national comparative research on nutrient intake of toddlers is still limited. We conducted a literature review to examine the nutrient intake in healthy toddlers from some of the world’s most populous nations currently on different stages of socioeconomic development: Brazil, Germany, Russia and the United States. We aimed to identify national surveys reporting mean intakes of the following nutrients: vitamins A, D, E, folate, calcium, iron and zinc. To calculate the prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake, we used a modified version of the Estimated Average Requirement cut-point method. Overall, five studies with 6756 toddlers were eligible for inclusion in this review. In countries where data were available, a prevalence of inadequate intake higher than 20% was found for vitamins A, D, E and calcium. In Germany, folate intake also appeared to be inadequate. The results of our review indicate that inadequate micronutrient intake in toddlers might be a global challenge affecting also affluent countries. However, to explore the full scope of this important public health issue joint efforts of researchers worldwide are needed to combine existing data and fill in data gaps.http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/8/5316childpreschoolnutrition assessmentnutrient intakenutritional statusmicronutrients |
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Jennifer Hilger Tatiana Goerig Peter Weber Birgit Hoeft Manfred Eggersdorfer Nina Costa Carvalho Ursula Goldberger Kristina Hoffmann Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational Perspective Nutrients child preschool nutrition assessment nutrient intake nutritional status micronutrients |
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Jennifer Hilger Tatiana Goerig Peter Weber Birgit Hoeft Manfred Eggersdorfer Nina Costa Carvalho Ursula Goldberger Kristina Hoffmann |
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Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational Perspective |
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Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational Perspective |
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Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational Perspective |
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Micronutrient Intake in Healthy Toddlers: A Multinational Perspective |
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micronutrient intake in healthy toddlers: a multinational perspective |
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Adequate nutrient intake during early childhood is of particular importance for optimal growth and future health. However, cross-national comparative research on nutrient intake of toddlers is still limited. We conducted a literature review to examine the nutrient intake in healthy toddlers from some of the world’s most populous nations currently on different stages of socioeconomic development: Brazil, Germany, Russia and the United States. We aimed to identify national surveys reporting mean intakes of the following nutrients: vitamins A, D, E, folate, calcium, iron and zinc. To calculate the prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake, we used a modified version of the Estimated Average Requirement cut-point method. Overall, five studies with 6756 toddlers were eligible for inclusion in this review. In countries where data were available, a prevalence of inadequate intake higher than 20% was found for vitamins A, D, E and calcium. In Germany, folate intake also appeared to be inadequate. The results of our review indicate that inadequate micronutrient intake in toddlers might be a global challenge affecting also affluent countries. However, to explore the full scope of this important public health issue joint efforts of researchers worldwide are needed to combine existing data and fill in data gaps. |
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child preschool nutrition assessment nutrient intake nutritional status micronutrients |
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