학술논문
Nutritional adequacy and dietary disparities in an adult Caribbean population of African descent with a high burden of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Document Type
Report
Source
Food Science & Nutrition. February 5, 2020, Vol. 8 Issue 3, p1335, 10 p.
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
The Caribbean island of Barbados has a high burden of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dietary habits were last described in 2005. A representative population‐based sample (n = 363, aged 25–64 years) provided two nonconsecutive 24‐hr dietary recalls in this cross‐sectional study. Mean daily nutrient intakes were compared with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Subgroup differences by age, sex, and educational level were examined using logistic regression. High sugar intakes exist for both sexes with 24% (95% CIs 18.9, 30.0) consuming less than the recommended
INTRODUCTION Barbados is a small island developing state and the most easterly island of the Caribbean chain. The population is approximately 280,000; 94% being of African origin (Barbados Statistical Service, [...]
INTRODUCTION Barbados is a small island developing state and the most easterly island of the Caribbean chain. The population is approximately 280,000; 94% being of African origin (Barbados Statistical Service, [...]