PURPOSE: We assessed the impact of a nutrition program implemented in Nunavik childcare centres on Inuit children's food and dietary intakes. METHODS: Two hundred and forty-five Inuit children (aged 25.0 ± 9.6 months) were recruited between 2006 and 2010 in Nunavik childcare centres. Dietary intakes were assessed using a single 24-hour dietary recall (n=217). We compared participants' energy and nutrient intakes, and the proportions who met iron requirements and Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis recommendations, depending on whether or not they attended a childcare centre during the 24-hour dietary reference period. RESULTS: Children who attended a childcare centre on the day of the recall had significantly higher intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, total iron, bioavailable iron, phosphorus, beta-carotene, folate, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and vitamin K, while a higher proportion of them met the recommended intake for total and bioavailable iron. The proportion of children who met the recommended servings for vegetables and fruit, grain products, and milk and alternatives was also significantly higher among participants who attended a childcare centre. CONCLUSIONS: The nutrition program was effective at improving these Inuit preschoolers' diet.
PURPOSE: We assessed the impact of a nutrition program implemented in Nunavik childcare centres on Inuit children's food and dietary intakes. METHODS: Two hundred and forty-five Inuit children (aged 25.0 ± 9.6 months) were recruited between 2006 and 2010 in Nunavik childcare centres. Dietary intakes were assessed using a single 24-hour dietary recall (n=217). We compared participants' energy and nutrient intakes, and the proportions who met iron requirements and Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis recommendations, depending on whether or not they attended a childcare centre during the 24-hour dietary reference period. RESULTS:Children who attended a childcare centre on the day of the recall had significantly higher intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, total iron, bioavailable iron, phosphorus, beta-carotene, folate, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and vitamin K, while a higher proportion of them met the recommended intake for total and bioavailable iron. The proportion of children who met the recommended servings for vegetables and fruit, grain products, and milk and alternatives was also significantly higher among participants who attended a childcare centre. CONCLUSIONS: The nutrition program was effective at improving these Inuit preschoolers' diet.
Authors: Victor O Akande; Anna M Hendriks; Robert A C Ruiter; Stef P J Kremers Journal: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Date: 2015-06-24 Impact factor: 6.457
Authors: Jakub Kakietek; Thearis A Osuji; Sarah Abood O'Dell; Andrew Breck; Laura Kettel Khan Journal: Prev Chronic Dis Date: 2014-10-16 Impact factor: 2.830