The relationship between dietary patterns and blood mineral concentration among children in Hunan Province of China

Autor: Xiao-chen Yin, Wei-feng Wang, Zi-min Li, Yu-jie Duan, Ming Chen, Yuan-ni Wu, Yu-ming Hu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: BMC Public Health, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16429-6
Popis: Abstract Background Minerals have crucial biological functions in metabolism and are primarily obtained through diet. As a result, various dietary patterns can impact blood mineral levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between dietary patterns and the concentration of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper in the bloodstream. Methods Three hundred eighty healthy children (53.7% male) were recruited in a region of Hunan Province in September 2019. We gathered basic information and measured physical proportions, along with completing a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Using principal component analysis (PCA), we determined dietary patterns. To analyze mineral levels in the blood, we used flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). We utilized linear regression models to investigate if certain dietary patterns are related to mineral concentration. Results Three dietary patterns were identified: ‘Vegetables/Nuts,’ ‘Snacks/Beverages,’ and ‘Cereal/Beans.’ Children from high-income families (annual average income > 50,000 yuan) prefer the ‘Vegetables/Nuts’ dietary pattern (P = 0.004). In comparison, those from low-income families (annual average income
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