Level of satisfaction of energy and macronutrients requirements in the usual intake of kids in rural areas of the ecuadorian highlands

Abstract:

This study, conducted among students from rural areas of Pujilí Canton, Cotopaxi Province, aged 8 to 15 years, allowed to determine: 1) The individual energy requirements by levels of physical activity; 2) the levels of energy and macronutrient sufficiency and balance of diet seen in the light of international standards. It was found that more than 70 % of schoolchildren do not meet the suggested range by the Joint Expert (World Health Organization / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/ United Nations University) for energy and fat intakes, but that percentage is less than 40 % for proteins and carbohydrates. Also, the results indicate that the percentage contribution from usual macronutrient intake of schoolchildren to their estimated energy intake reach respective goal requirements established.

Año de publicación:

2016

Keywords:

• Diet balance
• macronutrients
• Rural schools
• Energy requirements
• Usual intake

Fuente:

scopus

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