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Dietary patterns, nutritional profile, and body mass index in Mexican schoolchildren : A cross-sectional study

Zamora-Gasga, Victor Manuel ; Montalvo-González, Efigenia ; Loarca-Piña, Guadalupe Flavia ; Chacón-López, Alejandra Martina ; Tovar, Juscelino LU orcid and Sáyago-Ayerdi, Sonia Guadalupe (2017) In Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutricion 67(1). p.6-14
Abstract

Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in Mexico. In this study, childhoodspecific dietary patterns and their relationship with overweight-obesity prevalence, nutrient profiles and types of foods consumed were studied. A descriptive cross-sectional study of 724 randomly selected schoolchildren between 9 to 12 years old from Nayarit State, Mexico was performed. Data on anthropometric characteristics and food intake were recorded. Seven dietary patterns and three specific diets were identified by multivariate analysis. A dietary pattern characterized by high legume, snack and low beverage intake was negatively associated with weight and body mass index. The overall overweight and obesity prevalence was 20.2% and 20.6%,... (More)

Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in Mexico. In this study, childhoodspecific dietary patterns and their relationship with overweight-obesity prevalence, nutrient profiles and types of foods consumed were studied. A descriptive cross-sectional study of 724 randomly selected schoolchildren between 9 to 12 years old from Nayarit State, Mexico was performed. Data on anthropometric characteristics and food intake were recorded. Seven dietary patterns and three specific diets were identified by multivariate analysis. A dietary pattern characterized by high legume, snack and low beverage intake was negatively associated with weight and body mass index. The overall overweight and obesity prevalence was 20.2% and 20.6%, respectively. Diet type significantly influenced (p<0.05) protein, carbohydrates and fat intake but did not show correlation with the overweightobesity status. Simple sugars, candies, pastries and sweetened beverages appeared in all dietary patterns. Dietary patterns in countries with a wide gastronomic diversity should be considered to design preventive nutrition intervention programs.

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Energy Intake, Food habits, Nutrition, Obesity, Schoolchildren
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Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutricion
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  title        = {{Dietary patterns, nutritional profile, and body mass index in Mexican schoolchildren : A cross-sectional study}},
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