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Use of NHANES 2007‐2010 Data to Identify Groups Vulnerable for Inadequate Micronutrient Intake
Author(s) -
Akabas Sharon,
Paxson Erin,
Bailey Regan,
Saklani Shilpa,
Tucker Katherine
Publication year - 2015
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.29.1_supplement.587.16
Subject(s) - micronutrient , environmental health , medicine , national health and nutrition examination survey , ethnic group , population , gerontology , nutrient , demography , biology , pathology , ecology , sociology , anthropology
Nutrient shortfalls (i.e. not meeting recommendations) occur in several sectors of the US population. Reducing nutrient shortfalls may help improve nutritional status and health. National monitoring data can be used to identify vulnerable subgroups that may require further intervention from healthcare practitioners. Guided by such knowledge, we propose to develop a tool that will heighten the practitioner's index of suspicion that a patient may be at risk of inadequate micronutrient intake. NHANES data (2007‐2010) were analyzed by age, gender, ethnicity and SES for shortfall nutrients, with adjustment using the NCI method, to identify vulnerable subgroups. Data are presented as the % of subgroups < EAR. Age and sex were the primary factors associated with inadequate intakes. Adults aged 蠅71 y, the most rapidly growing subset of the US population, is the subgroup most likely to have low intake of micronutrients, particularly for vitamins D, B6 and B12 and for calcium and magnesium. Women were also at higher risk of low intake for all of these nutrients across the age range. Non‐Hispanic Black adults have lower intakes of several micronutrients, relative to non‐Hispanic Whites, particularly calcium and magnesium. Low income, relative to higher income groups, also show lower calcium intake. Once developed and tested, an ‘index of suspicion tool’ can be used by practitioners to identify vulnerable groups and heighten awareness of the need to address how to improve that individual's nutritional status.