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Examination Of Dietary Intake And Supplement Use Among Girls Ages 9-18, With Emphasis On Calcium And Iron, Katelyn E. Castro, Sydney Karp
Examination Of Dietary Intake And Supplement Use Among Girls Ages 9-18, With Emphasis On Calcium And Iron, Katelyn E. Castro, Sydney Karp
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Diets of children and adolescents are often lacking in key nutrients due to their low intakes of important food groups (e.g. fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy). This study examined nutrients of concern for growing girls compared to dietary recommendations. Specifically iron and calcium were analyzed to determine the highest dietary sources of these micronutrients and the impact of supplementation on girls’ mean intake. This cross-sectional analysis used a subset of data from a longitudinal study of growth and development in active Caucasian girls (n=74). Dietary data and supplement use were collected using the Youth Adolescent Questionnaire (Rockett, Wolf & …