Assessments of energy, macro and micronutrient intakes in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Authors : Volkan OZKAYA, Sebnem OZGEN OZKAYA

Pages : 235-241

Doi:10.5472/marumj.1307977

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Publication Date : 2023-05-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aims at examining dietary intake in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DM); and comparing the results with national dietary intake recommendations. Patients and Methods: One hundred fifty children and adolescents insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(52.7% female); with an average age of 12.2±3.1 years and with type 1 DM who were followed by the Pediatric Endocrinology Polyclinic participated in the study. Three-day food intake records and clinical information regarding the type 1 DM condition of the participants were obtained. Results: No gender-related significant difference was found among the participants regarding food intake. The percentage of energy derived from fat insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(average 39.6%); and saturated fat insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(16.1%); were higher than the recommended levels in both gender groups. The percentage of energy derived from carbohydrates insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(female 44.1±5.7%, male 43.0±6.8%); was below the recommended levels. The dietary fiber intake in children aged 6-10 years with type 1 DM met recommendations, whereas, it was below the recommended levels in other age groups. Micronutrient inadequacy was common in children and adolescents with type 1 DM. Conclusions: The authors believe that guidelines and programs are needed for children and adolescents with type 1 DM to reduce total fat and saturated fat intake, increase carbohydrate and dietary fiber intake up to the recommended levels, and prevent multiple micronutrient inadequacies.
Keywords : Type 1 Diabetes, Children, Adolescents, Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake, Macronutrient Distribution