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A Global Analysis of Diet and Nutrient Inadequacies across Ages in a Population-Based Study of Brazilian Adults

Version 1 : Received: 9 February 2024 / Approved: 12 February 2024 / Online: 12 February 2024 (10:13:55 CET)

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Fisberg, M.; Duarte Batista, L.; Previdelli, A.N.; Ferrari, G.; Fisberg, R.M. Exploring Diet and Nutrient Insufficiencies across Age Groups: Insights from a Population-Based Study of Brazilian Adults. Nutrients 2024, 16, 750. Fisberg, M.; Duarte Batista, L.; Previdelli, A.N.; Ferrari, G.; Fisberg, R.M. Exploring Diet and Nutrient Insufficiencies across Age Groups: Insights from a Population-Based Study of Brazilian Adults. Nutrients 2024, 16, 750.

Abstract

Assessing dietary inadequacies can contribute to understanding the nutritional vulnerabilities of a country. This study aimed to investigate nutrient intakes and micronutrient inadequacies in the Brazilian adult population, with an interest in different age subgroups. Cross-sectional study with 1812 individuals aged 19 to 65 years from a population-based study with a representative sample of Brazilian adults. Dietary intake was assessed by two 24-hour food recalls, and the probabilities of inadequate intake were estimated using the Dietary Reference Intake targets. Adequate macronutrient intake was over 99% for proteins, 84.7% for carbohydrates, and 80.7% for total fats. There was a high probability of inadequacy (above 90%) for vitamins D and E, but vitamin D inadequacy was very similar between sexes. In contrast, vitamin E was more likely to be inadequately consumed among women. A high probability of inadequacy (above 85%) of calcium and magnesium was found in the population, regardless of age group. Except for iron, the probability of inadequacy of other minerals increased with age. The results showed a relevant proportion of nutrient inadequacies, with those most at risk being women and older individuals, helping with better targeting and monitoring of public health policies that address nutritional problems in the population.

Keywords

Dietary Intake; Micronutrients; Nutrition Surveys; Public Health.

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Dietetics and Nutrition

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