Physical characteristics and feeding skills as predictors of adequacy of nutrient intakes of mentally retarded individuals.
Characteristics common to mentally retarded adults with marginal or inadequate nutrient intakes who may be high risk for specific nutrient deficiencies were identified. Although physiological and psychological influences, feeding practices, and weight status were not found to influence the average nutrient intakes of the sample population, intakes of iron, calcium, and riboflavin were affected by sex of the resident. Inadequate intakes of these key nutrients may predispose this vulnerable population to nutrient-related disorders.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004435:Eating; D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D012256:Riboflavin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012737:Sex Factors
D007501:Iron; D002118:Calcium; D012256:Riboflavin