| Micronutrient adequacy of women's diet in urban Burkina Faso is low. | |
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PMID: 20881079 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In developing countries, urban populations are deemed to have better access to a wider variety of foods than their rural counterparts. Yet, data on micronutrient status are scarce and the impact of urban food consumption behaviors on micronutrient adequacy is not well known. The objective of this study was to assess individual micronutrient adequacy of the diet along with food consumption behaviors of women of reproductive age in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A cross-sectional survey of 182 women was conducted in 2 districts of the city. Nutrient intakes were derived from 3 nonconsecutive quantitative 24-h recalls for each woman. Balance in macronutrients was in the range of recommendations except that mean sugar intake was somewhat high. Mean probability of adequacy across 11 micronutrients was low (0.38). The most problematic micronutrients were vitamin B-12 (only 4% of our sample had sufficient intake), folate (12%), riboflavin (13%), and niacin (20%). Higher intakes of organ meat, flesh foods, vitamin A- and vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables, and legumes and nuts were significantly associated with lower risk of micronutrient inadequacy. Ready-to-eat foods bought outside the home provided 46% of overall energy intake, 52% of fat intake, and 72% of sugar intake but were not associated with micronutrient inadequacy (P > 0.05). These results highlight the low micronutrient intakes among women of reproductive age in Burkina Faso, even in an urban area. |
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Authors:
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Elodie Becquey; Yves Martin-Prevel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Date: 2010-09-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of nutrition Volume: 140 ISSN: 1541-6100 ISO Abbreviation: J. Nutr. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-21 Completed Date: 2010-11-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404243 Medline TA: J Nutr Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2079S-85S Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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UMR-204, Institute of Research for Development, Montpellier, France. Elodie.Becquey@ird.fr |
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Adult Burkina Faso / epidemiology Cross-Sectional Studies Deficiency Diseases / epidemiology*, prevention & control Diet* Energy Intake Female Food* / classification Humans Micronutrients / administration & dosage* Middle Aged Nutrition Assessment Nutrition Surveys Nutritional Requirements Prevalence Questionnaires Risk Factors Urban Population Young Adult |
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0/Micronutrients |
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