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Marie-Francoise ROLLAND-CACHERA#, France BELLISLE*, Mich?le DEHEEGER#
#XR290 INSERM, ISTNA, C.N.A.M., 2 rue Cont?, 75003 Paris, France
INSERM U341 and Service de Nutrition, H?tel-Dieu, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75181 Paris, cedex 04, France |
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Nutritional Status and Food Intake in Adolescents Living in Western Europe
Marie-Francoise ROLLAND-CACHERA#, France BELLISLE*, Mich?le DEHEEGER#
#XR290 INSERM, ISTNA, C.N.A.M., 2 rue Cont?, 75003 Paris, France
INSERM U341 and Service de Nutrition, H?tel-Dieu, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75181 Paris, cedex 04, France
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ABSTRACT
This review covers surveys of nutritional intake in adolescents living in several countries of Western Europe. Current definitions of nutritional status are discussed, with a special emphasis on adolescent years. It is generally observed that obesity rates increase (especially those of massive obesity) in young people, whereas declared energy intakes decrease. Average daily energy input seems adequate in adolescents of Western Europe. However, fat (especially saturated) intake is high while that of CHO and fiber is low. Proteins are mainly (two thirds) from animal sources. Average micronutrient intakes correspond to recommended values in most cases, but there are a few exceptions (calcium, iron) which are low, particularly in girls. Specific problems become frequent at adolescence, such as dieting , smoking, getting low quality foods out of the home, etc. These behaviors may induce adverse nutritional conditions. Nutritional problems at adolescence do not appear more severe than at other ages, however they may exert strong deleterious impact on future health.
Key words: Nutrition status, Nutrition, Adolescence, Europe |
