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Analysis of dietary pattern and nutritional status for adults in Hubei, China
Author(s) -
Song Yi,
Liu Su,
Li Jun,
Gong Chengrui
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.991.3
Subject(s) - riboflavin , environmental health , underweight , overweight , medicine , obesity , anthropometry , china , geography , food science , biology , archaeology
To describe and analyze the dietary pattern and nutritional status in Hubei province, we used a subpopulation aged 18–45 years old in Hubei province from an ongoing cohort study, China Health and Nutrition Survey. Trained nutritionists collected detailed diet data by using weighing method in combination with 3 consecutive 24‐hour recalls. Experienced physicians collected anthropometric data. We applied factor analysis to define major dietary patterns. The prevalence of underweight and overweight was 5.2 % and 32.3 % in Hubei residents in 2009, respectively. Fruit and dairy consumption remained at very low levels over this period while the consumption of dietary fat and added salt remained at very high levels. Residents in urban areas consumed more meat and meat products than those in rural areas, while residents in both urban and rural areas reduced fish and seafood intake. Energy and protein intakes levels were above the Chinese reference nutrient intake (RNI) while fat intake was excessive in all subpopulations. Urban residents consumed more energy, protein and fat from animal foods. Inadequate levels of thiamine, riboflavin and calcium were found. Overall these dietary changes are linked with a major increase in obesity in Hubei. This study was supported by NIH (R01‐HD30880) and Fogarty International Center, NIH (5D43TW007709).