IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 386: Qualification of Food Intake by the Roma Population in the Region of South Bohemia

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 386: Qualification of Food Intake by the Roma Population in the Region of South Bohemia International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15020386 Authors: Lenka Sedova Valerie Tothova Dita Novakova Vera Olisarova Sylva Bartlova Frantisek Dolak Alena Kajanova Radka Prokesova Vera Adamkova The article presents the results of a correlation study, aimed at quantifying the food intake of the Roma population in the South Bohemian Region. To achieve the goal, we applied the method of one-day dietary recall and frequency food analysis (non-standardized). The quantification was carried out by analysis in the Nutridan program. The study involved 302 Roma persons and 298 persons in the control group. Both groups had the same representation of males and females (50:50). The age categories of both sets differed; the average age of the Roma was lower (39.2 years) (p < 0.001). The probands from the Roma population were chosen with the help of the snowball method through known respondents. The statistical analysis shows differences in nutritional estimate between the Roma population and the control sample. The Roma differ in their energy intake. Both groups showed lower intake of sugars, below 50% total energy intake (TEI) and higher intake of fats, above 30% TEI. The respondents from both groups consume little fruits and vegetables, which may be connected with their low dietary fiber intake. In add...
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