Food Insecurity and Nutrition Transition Combine to Affect Nutrient Intakes in Canadian Arctic Communities
Food Insecurity and Nutrition Transition Combine to Affect Nutrient Intakes in Canadian Arctic Communities
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DOI:
10.3945/jn.111.139006
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发表时间:
2011-09-01
影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Weiler, Hope
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作者:
Egeland, Grace M.;Johnson-Down, Louise;Weiler, Hope
Food insecurity and the nutrition transition have been noted in arctic communities. We therefore evaluated biomarkers of nutritional status and nutrient intakes by traditional food (TF) and food security status among Inuit in Canada. A cross-sectional health survey of Inuit (>= 18 y) in 36 arctic communities was conducted in 2007-2008. Food security was assessed by 24-h dietary recalls using USDA questionnaires and nutrient intakes. Biomarkers included serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D), hemoglobin, serum ferritin, and erythrocyte RBC fatty acids (FA). Analyses were stratified by past-day TF consumption (yes vs. no) and food security status (secure vs. insecure). Food insecurity was prevalent (62.6%) and associated with higher RBC trans-FA and lower hemoglobin levels and serum ferritin, whereas TF consumption was associated with higher serum 25(OH)D, (n-3) FA, and serum ferritin (P