Dietary intake and anthropometry of DeneMétis and Yukon children

• Main Author: Nakano, Tomoko
• Other Authors: Kuhnlein, Harriet (advisor)
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: McGill University 2004
• Subjects: Tinne Indians > Yukon > Nutrition.; Tinne Indians > Northwest Territories > Nutrition.; Métis > Yukon > Nutrition.; Métis > Northwest Territories > Nutrition.; Indigenous children > Yukon > Nutrition.; Indigenous children > Northwest Territories > Nutrition.
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=80340

Anthropometcic measurements and 24h-recall interviews were conducted on Dene/Metis and Yukon children, and food choice questionnaire interviews were conducted on the mothers of the children. On average, 32% of the children were above the 85th percentile of BMI-for-age in the 2000 CDC Growth Charts. The dietary nutrient intakes were compared to the DRI values. Vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin E, dietary fiber, omega-6 fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and magnesium intakes were low. Excessive nutrient intake was not observed. Imbalance of energy intake from carbohydrate and fat and excessive energy intake from total sugar and saturated fat were observed. Market foods were a major part of the diet. Traditional food contributed 4.6% of total energy intake. Frequently mentioned factors as having an influence on food selection were cost, health, children's preference and acceptability, traditional food and market food availability, and women's preference.