ĐÁNH GIÁ KHẨU PHẦN VÀ TẦN SUẤT SỬ DỤNG THỰC PHẨM CỦA TRẺ DƯỚI 5 TUỔI TẠI HUYỆN SÌN HỒ, TỈNH LAI CHÂU NĂM 2023

Abstract

Aims: To assess the dietary intake and food frequency of children under 5 years old in the two communes in Sin Ho district, Lai Chau province in 2023.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 793 children under 5 years old and their caregivers. A 24-hour dietary recall and food frequency questionnaire were used.

Results: The daily dietary intake of children was inadequate, with only 60.2% having meals that provided sufficient energy. Group aged 0-5 months met only 87.6% of their energy needs, while groups aged 6-23 months and 24-59 months had average dietary intakes exceeding recommended requirements (105.9% and 120.1%). The ratio of legumes, protein, and grains in the diet was imbalanced, at 13.0:15.3:71.6. Most children consumed cereals, vegetables, and oils daily, while meat, fish, seafood, eggs, and dairy were consumed less frequently, typically on a monthly basis.

Conclusion: The dietary intake and food frequency of children under 5 years old in Sin Ho district, Lai Chau province, do not meet recommended needs. Additional models are neccesary to improve child nutrition and ensure adequate and proper nutritional requirements through food security activities and nutritional education and counseling for caregivers.