ArticleBMC public health2021
Associations between dietary patterns and anaemia in 6- to 23-month-old infants in central South China.
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Abstract
backgroundAnaemia is prevalent in children. Therefore, this study examined the association between dietary patterns and anaemia among children in central South China.
methodsCross-sectional studies were conducted in Mayang, central South China, in 2015 and 2018. Diet data were collected using a questionnaire, and dietary patterns were identified via exploratory factor analysis. Haemoglobin was measured to assess anaemia status. Associations between dietary patterns and anaemia were assessed using a logistic regression model.
resultsThe mean age of the infants surveyed was 14.06 months in 2015 and 16.58 months in 2018. Four dietary patterns were identified among infants aged 6-23 months: a diversified diet consisting mainly of tubers, dairy products, beans and bean products; a traditional diet consisting mainly of cereals, water, soup, vegetables and fruit; mainly breast milk, with a little powdered formula; or mainly multi-nutrient powders. The prevalence of anaemia in infants decreased from 29.49% in 2015 to 20.26% in 2018.In infants fed a diversified diet or multi-nutrient powders with top-quartile (Q4) scores, the risk of anaemia was reduced by 45%(adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 0.55, 95%CI0.30-0.99, P = 0.047) or 59% (AOR = 0.41, 95% CI0.22-0.78, P = 0.006), respectively, compared to infants in the lowest quartile (Q1). Infants fed mainly breast milk had a 3.26-fold greater risk of anaemia compared to those with Q1 scores (AOR = 3.26, 95% CI 1.83-5.81, P < 0.001).
conclusionsFour dietary patterns were identified among infants aged 6-23 months in central South China. Infants should be fed a variety of food groups to improve their anaemia status.
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