Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada
Dietary transition in the Arctic is associated with decreased quality of diet, which is of particular concern for women of childbearing age due to the potential impact of maternal nutrition status on the next generation. The study assessed dietary intake and adequacy among Inuit women of childbearin...
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ftcarolinadr:cdr.lib.unc.edu:0p096f46z 2023-11-12T04:11:41+01:00 Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada Schaefer, Sara E Erber, Eva Trzaskos, Janel P Roache, Cindy Osborne, Geraldine Sharma, Sangita 2011 https://doi.org/10.17615/gsg5-tv34 https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/downloads/nz8066451?file=thumbnail https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/downloads/nz8066451 English eng https://doi.org/10.17615/gsg5-tv34 https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/downloads/nz8066451?file=thumbnail https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/downloads/nz8066451 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (JHPN), 29(5) Arctic Regions Young Adult Nutrition Surveys Inuits Adult Overweight Diet Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Transition Deficiency Diseases Nunavut Humans Article 2011 ftcarolinadr https://doi.org/10.17615/gsg5-tv34 2023-10-14T22:27:45Z Dietary transition in the Arctic is associated with decreased quality of diet, which is of particular concern for women of childbearing age due to the potential impact of maternal nutrition status on the next generation. The study assessed dietary intake and adequacy among Inuit women of childbearing age living in three communities in Nunavut, Canada. A culturally-appropriate quantitative food-frequency questionnaire was administered to 106 Inuit women aged 19-44 years. Sources of key foods, energy and nutrient intakes were determined; dietary adequacy was determined by comparing nutrient intakes with recommendations. The prevalence of overweight/obesity was >70%, and many consumed inadequate dietary fibre, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin A, D, E, and K. Non-nutrient-dense foods were primary sources of fat, carbohydrate and sugar intakes and contributed >30% of energy. Traditional foods accounted for 21% of energy and >50% of protein and iron intakes. Strategies to improve weight status and nutrient intake are needed among Inuit women in this important life stage. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic inuit inuits Nunavut Carolina Digital Repository (UNC - University of North Carolina) Arctic Canada Nunavut |
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Arctic Regions Young Adult Nutrition Surveys Inuits Adult Overweight Diet Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Transition Deficiency Diseases Nunavut Humans Schaefer, Sara E Erber, Eva Trzaskos, Janel P Roache, Cindy Osborne, Geraldine Sharma, Sangita Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada |
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Dietary transition in the Arctic is associated with decreased quality of diet, which is of particular concern for women of childbearing age due to the potential impact of maternal nutrition status on the next generation. The study assessed dietary intake and adequacy among Inuit women of childbearing age living in three communities in Nunavut, Canada. A culturally-appropriate quantitative food-frequency questionnaire was administered to 106 Inuit women aged 19-44 years. Sources of key foods, energy and nutrient intakes were determined; dietary adequacy was determined by comparing nutrient intakes with recommendations. The prevalence of overweight/obesity was >70%, and many consumed inadequate dietary fibre, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin A, D, E, and K. Non-nutrient-dense foods were primary sources of fat, carbohydrate and sugar intakes and contributed >30% of energy. Traditional foods accounted for 21% of energy and >50% of protein and iron intakes. Strategies to improve weight status and nutrient intake are needed among Inuit women in this important life stage. |
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Schaefer, Sara E Erber, Eva Trzaskos, Janel P Roache, Cindy Osborne, Geraldine Sharma, Sangita |
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Schaefer, Sara E Erber, Eva Trzaskos, Janel P Roache, Cindy Osborne, Geraldine Sharma, Sangita |
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Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada |
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Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada |
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Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada |
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Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada |
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Sources of Food Affect Dietary Adequacy of Inuit Women of Childbearing Age in Arctic Canada |
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sources of food affect dietary adequacy of inuit women of childbearing age in arctic canada |
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2011 |
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Arctic Canada Nunavut |
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Arctic inuit inuits Nunavut |
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Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (JHPN), 29(5) |
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