Introito calorico e ripartizione dei principali nutrienti in una popolazione infantile obesa.

Translated title of the contribution: Caloric intake and distribution of the main nutrients in a population of obese children

M. Greco, M. Croci, A. Tufano, G. Sassano, G. Panigoni, M. Costa, L. Morricone, V. Longari, M. Mazzocchi, F. Caviezel

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Abstract

Calorie intake and the main nutrient contents were assessed in a population of 152 obese (OB) children (86 M; 66 F; age 7-11) and 153 normal weight (NW) peers (87 M; 66 F). The following method was used: a) an interview using a food dictionary to assess food intake during the 2 days prior to the study and on one holiday: and b) a weekly questionnaire. The mean food intake of OB did not exceed that of NW, but on the contrary was lower (OB: 1812.9 +/- 39.6 kcal/die; NW: 1928.5 +/- 39.4 kcal/die; p less than 0.05). The population studied consumed approximately 50% of calories as carbohydrates (CHO), 35% as fats (F) and 15% as protein (P), and no difference was noted between OB and NW. The percentage of CHO was lower than that recommended by LARN, whereas the percentages of F and P were higher. A significant increase with age was noted in F and P intake as was a significant reduction of CO. 70% of OB and 80% of NW matched or exceeded the calorie intake recommended by LARN. 30% of OB and 24% of NW consumed 30% less than the daily calorie intake recommended by LARN.

Translated title of the contributionCaloric intake and distribution of the main nutrients in a population of obese children
Original languageItalian
Pages (from-to)257-261
Number of pages5
JournalMinerva Endocrinologica
Volume15
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1990

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    Greco, M., Croci, M., Tufano, A., Sassano, G., Panigoni, G., Costa, M., Morricone, L., Longari, V., Mazzocchi, M., & Caviezel, F. (1990). Introito calorico e ripartizione dei principali nutrienti in una popolazione infantile obesa. Minerva Endocrinologica, 15(4), 257-261.