Vitamin D status in Mexican children 1 to 11 years of age: an update from the Ensanut 2018-19

Abstract Objective: To evaluate vitamin D status and deficiency in Mexican children and related factors, with updated data from a representative national survey. Materials and methods: Data and serum samples of child participants were collected in the Ensanut 2018-19. The measurement 25-(OH)-D was obtained through chemiluminescence. Height and weight, as well as dietary information, were measured using a semi-quan- titative food frequency questionnaire and sociodemographic information. Results: Data of 4 691 children aged 1-11 years were analyzed. Vitamin D deficiency (25-OH-D70% of vitamin D intake. Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency is important in Mexican children. Actions and programs to fight this deficiency are required.

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Main Authors:	Flores,Mario E, Rivera-Pasquel,Marta, Valdez-Sánchez,Andrys, Cruz-Góngora,Vanessa De la, Contreras-Manzano,Alejandra, Shamah-Levy,Teresa, Villalpando,Salvador
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública 2021
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-36342021000300382
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