Nutritional Study in Spanish Pediatric Population

Fundacion Iberoamericana de Nutricion1,500 enrolled

Overview

This study investigates the aspects related to the intake of food and nutrients, physical activity and sedentary behavior of Spanish children from 1 to 9 years. Furthermore, the investigators will know if the consumption of dairy products is associated with a better dietary pattern. Hypothesis: The habitual consumption of dairy products as part of a regular diet is associated with a better dietary pattern and a higher global diet quality.

A prospective cross-sectional observational study in 1500 Spanish children (1 to 9 years) in urban areas \>50,0000 inhabitants, distributed in eight regions (according to Nielsen Spanish areas) aiming to evaluate the food habits, dietary patterns, and nutrient intake, as well as physical activity behaviors.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

1,500

Conditions

Child, Only Metabolic Diseases Child Development Diet Habit Healthy Diet Feeding Behavior Health Behavior

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 YearMax age: 9 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy participants between 1 and 9 years old without diseases carrying changes in the dietary patterns. * Those following dietary advice such as for prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any disease that cause changes in the dietary pattern and with any dietary restriction. * Children suffering a metabolic disease such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. * Children diagnosed with allergy and/or food intolerance like dairy allergy, milk allergy, lactose intolerance or cows milk protein allergy. * Children with any chronic disease that causes changes in the dietary pattern * Children who live in an institution (colleges, nursing homes, hospitals, host Institutions, etc ) * Children with a transitory pathology (flu, gastroenteritis, chicken pox, etc) at the time of the fieldwork. * Children following a therapeutic diet due to recent surgery or any other medical prescription. * Children related to Lactalis or Madison MK employees. * Children whose parents or caregivers did not provide a signed consent form for their participation or not completed any study phase.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Dietary habits

Dietary diversity and variety determinated by using a FFQ from last year of consumption, the FFQ consisted of 150 food items commonly used in the local Spanish cuisine. The FFQ asked about consumption of foods and beverages in portions per day, week or month

Time frame: 10 months

Food

Food groups will be obtained from the FFQ of last year's consumption, the FFQ consisted of 150 food items commonly used in the local Spanish cuisine. The FFQ asked about consumption of foods and beverages in portions per day, week or month. The food based dietary guidelines from Spain will be used to determine the number of portions consumed per food group.

Time frame: 10 months

Beverages

Beverage groups will be obtained from the FFQ of last year's consumption, the FFQ consisted of 150 food items commonly used in the local Spanish cuisine. The FFQ asked about consumption of foods and beverages in portions per day, week or month. The food based dietary guidelines from Spain will be used to determine the number of portions consumed per beverage group.

Time frame: 10 months

Energy, macro and micronutrient composition of the diet

Energy, macro and micronutrient composition of the diet determined by 2 24-h recalls

Time frame: 10 months

Active and sedentary habits

Active and sedentary habits were measured with the 1-week activity recall validated in children

Time frame: 10 months

Milk and dairy products consumption

Evaluate the different types of milk that children drink in 24 h, twice through 24 h dietary

Time frame: 10 months

Dietary quality index for children "KidMed"

Evaluate the quality of the diet through this quality index for the specific age group

Time frame: 10 months

Secondary Outcomes

Growth and BMI

Determined by reported age, weight (kg), and height (cm)

Time frame: 1 year

Goldberg & Black cut-off for Energy Intake: Plausibility of the reported energy intake

Measured by the relation between the reported energy intake and the estimated energy expenditure. The cut-off points are determined by the information reported by the population itself.

Time frame: 1 year

Nutritional Study in Spanish Pediatric Population

Overview

Conditions

Eligibility

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes