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Low level energy and macronutrient intakes and dietary imbalances are still important issues and should be prioritized in children aged 6–11 years old in China.
Among children aged 6–11 years in China in 2016–2017, the average protein intake was 55.2 g/d in urban areas and was higher than the estimated 45.4 g/d in rural areas. The proportions of children whose protein intake were below the estimated average requirement (EAR) were about one-fifth in urban areas, and more than one-third in rural areas, respectively.
The undernutrition problem had changed into a nutritional imbalance problem among children aged 6–11 years in China. In addition to enriching the food supply and improving the dietary behavior, societies, schools, and families should make joint efforts to develop a feasible and appropriate dietary environment.
Both lean and obese women carry a risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Correct self-perception of body weight status is necessary for optimal weight control.
Data from the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Surveillance of Chinese Residents in 2015 were used in this study. The weight status and self-perception of weight among women of childbearing age in China were analyzed to provide basic data for improving the nutritional health of women of childbearing age.
Around 45% of women of childbearing age misperceive their body weight status. Future actions to improve body weight perception in women of childbearing age are necessary to increase the impact of public health campaigns focusing on a healthy body weight.
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in children is still a global public health problem, which needs continuous monitoring and timely intervention.
Using surveillance data from China Nutrition and Health Surveillance of Children and Lactating Mothers in 2016−2017, the prevalence of VAD and marginal deficiency was 0.96% and 14.71%, respectively. The vitamin A nutritional status of children and adolescents from urban areas and those aged 12−17 years were better than those from rural areas and aged 6−11 years.
Marginal VAD was a major form of VAD in Chinese children. The monitoring of vitamin A status in key populations should be continuously strengthened, and the public should be encouraged to consume foods rich in vitamin A or vitamin A supplements.