Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Pérez-Rodríguez F
Campus Rabanales, Edif. Darwin-Anexo, 14014 Córdoba
Spain
Research Article
Nutritional Assessment of the Immigrant Ecuadorian Population in Spain Based on a 24-h Food Recall
Author(s): Neira-Mosquera JA, Sanchez-Llaguno SN, Pérez-Rodríguez F and Moreno-Rojas RNeira-Mosquera JA, Sanchez-Llaguno SN, Pérez-Rodríguez F and Moreno-Rojas R
There is little information on diet of Ecuadorian immigrant population in Spain. The study carried out a nutritional assessment of the diet of the Ecuadorian immigrant population in Spain to determine differences in food patterns and possible nutritional deficiencies. The nutritional assessment was based on a 24-h food recall survey applied to the Ecuadorian population residing in Murcia (Spain) in combination with the application of national and international food composition data bases. Nutrient intake levels and fulfillment of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were estimated and statistically tested for social, sex, age and geographical factors. Macronutrient distributions and nutrient intake levels in relation with DRIs were adequate in most cases. Importantly, Ecuadorian food habits were still present in immigrant population, with rice being the main energy source. Intakes levels .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9600.1000687