Dietary Factors Are Not Associated with High Levels of Obesity in New Zealand Pacific Preschool Children

摘要: Pacific children living in New Zealand (NZ) are prone to excessive weight gain. In this study, we assessed the anthropometric status of 2- 5-y-old (n = 60) relation their macronutrient intakes. Measurements height 56), 60), midarm circumference, and triceps skinfold thickness 58), 2-d weighed food records demographic data were collected. Z-score results (mean +/- SD) showed that these tall (0.61 1.1) heavy (1.67 for age, had high arm-muscle-area-for-height (geometric mean, 2.05). Over 64 45% classified as overweight (including obesity) obese, respectively. The percentage energy contributed by fat diets met recommendations. contrast, sugar was high. intakes obese 32) compared with non-obese 24) did not differ; however, adjusted higher [5.79 (1.4) vs. 4.97 MJ/d; P 0.01]. Overweight obesity very common among young NZ children, although dietary etiology elucidated. These emphasize urgent need prevention begins early life avoid a future public health crisis.