Nutrition in ten-year-old children of the Liberec area (Czech Republic).
Food intake and nutrition were studied in a representative population of 10-year-olds living in the Czech Republic (n = 339), along with biological parameters (anthropometry, cholesterol) and social factors. The weight/height body mass index was normal (average = 17 kg/m2), in spite of energy intake (about 8,000 kJ) 10% below Czech recommendations. The protein-fat-carbohydrate distribution of the diet was 11, 35 and 54%. Many children had a high level of serum cholesterol (mean 4.38 mmol/l). Finally, ingesting a healthier lunch at school than at home improved the daily ration in energy and many nutrients.
District Hygiene Institute, Liberec, Czech Republic.
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D000886:Anthropometry; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018153:Czech Republic; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019787:Linoleic Acid; D008041:Linoleic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008041:Linoleic Acids; D014815:Vitamins; D002784:Cholesterol; D019787:Linoleic Acid; D002118:Calcium