Dietary supplement usage among elementary school children in Taiwan: their school performance and emotional status

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Title:	Dietary supplement usage among elementary school children in Taiwan: their school performance and emotional status
Authors:	Chen SY Lin JR Kao MD Hang CM Cheng L Pan WH.
Contributors:	營養與保健科技研究所
Date:	2007
Issue Date:	2010-01-15 11:13:34 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Dietary supplement consumption practices among 2417 children (1295 boys and 1122 girls) aged 6 to 12 years in Taiwan were derived from the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan Elementary School Children (NAHSIT 2001-2002). The proportion (22%) of boys and girls using supplements was equivalent. Some 77% of the child supplement takers took only one type of supplement. The top five supplements consumed were: multivitamins and minerals, calcium, vitamin C, cod-liver oil and bee propolis in that order. Children in the most urbanized southern Taiwan had the highest usage (33%), but prevalence was lowest in the mountainous areas (5%). Higher parental education level and household monthly income were associated with higher intakes. Supplement users were more competent at school; however, the frequency and number of supplement types were not related to competence.
Relation:	Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 16 Suppl. 2： p.554-563
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Health and Nutrition (including master's program)] Periodical Articles

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