Associations of Gender and BMI-for-age Status (BAZ) With Nutrient Intake Among Adolescents in Malaysia: Findings From Adolescent Nutrition Survey (ANS) 2017
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Introduction: Adolescence is an important growth period for individuals. High prevalence of obesity among adoles- cents in Malaysia in recent years is worrying. This study aims to assess associations of gender and BMI-for-age status (BAZ) with nutrient intake of adolescents between 13-17 years old in Malaysia. Methods: Data of 999 respondents were drawn from Adolescent Nutrition Survey 2017; a cross-sectional school-based survey involving adolescents aged 10 to 17 years old. Respondents were selected using multistage stratified cluster sampling from 13 states and three federal territories in Malaysia to ensure nationally representative data. Data collection was undertaken from March until May 2017. Dietary intake was assessed using a single 24-hours dietary recall conducted via face-to-face interview by trained nutritionists. Nutritionist ProTM Diet Analysis Software was used to calculate nutritional intake values. Anthropometric measurements were measured using validated equipment. Nutritional status of the respon- dents was assessed using BMI-for-Age z-score and categorised based on WHO Growth Reference 2007. Results: The mean energy intake of the adolescents was 1972 kcal/day. Majority of the adolescents had normal BMI (74.6%) while overweight, obese and thinness were 12.0%, 7.2% and 6.2% respectively. Boys had significantly higher in- takes of energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, sugar, cholesterol, thiamin, Vitamin A, calcium, iron, sodium and potas- sium compared to the girls. Obese adolescents had significantly higher energy, carbohydrate, fat, sugar, Vitamin A and calcium intakes compared to other BMI groups. Conclusion: The findings highlighted the need for cultivating self-awareness on healthy eating among adolescents.
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