Which dietary diversity indicator is best to assess micronutrient adequacy in children 1 to 9 y?

Nelia P. Steyn; Johanna H. Nel; Demetre Labadarios; Eleni M.W. Maunder; H. Salome Kruger

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2013.06.002

doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2013.06.002

Which dietary diversity indicator is best to assess micronutrient adequacy in children 1 to 9 y?

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Nutrition4.40

Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 55 - 60

Published: Jan 1, 2014

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the best dietary diversity indicator to measure dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy in children. A national representative cross-sectional survey of children ages 1 to 9 y (N = 2,200) was undertaken in all ethnic groups in South Africa. A 24-h recall was done with the mother or caregiver of each child. A dietary diversity score (DDS), the number of food groups consumed at least once in a period of...