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Resumen Introducción: La deficiencia de hierro es uno de los problemas nutricionales más prevalentes a nivel mundial y afecta principalmente a la población vulnerable como niños menores de 5 años. Los alimentos fortificados de consumo infantil hacen parte de las estrategias de intervención y se elaboran a partir de la mezcla ingredientes como cereales, frutas, leguminosas, entre otros. La arveja, es una leguminosa que puede ser empleada con el fin de aprovechar sus propiedades nutricionales. Objetivo: Diseñar un alimento infantil con arveja (Pisum sativum) listo para consumir, fortificado con hierro e higienizado por pasteurización. Materiales y métodos: Se seleccionó el porcentaje de arveja adecuado en el alimento mediante análisis sensorial. La selección de la sal de hierro se realizó mediante análisis fisicoquímico y sensorial empleando sulfato ferroso y hierro aminoquelado. Posteriormente se evaluó el crecimiento de microorganismos mesófilos con el fin de seleccionar el tratamiento térmico de pasteurización. La evaluación de vida útil se llevó a cabo a través de pruebas sensoriales. Finalmente se realizó la evaluación fisicoquímica, composicional y microbiológica del alimento higienizado. Resultados: La adición de arveja en porcentajes no mayores al 6,5% dentro de la formulación del alimento resultó aceptable para los padres de niños menores de 5 años. Por otra parte la sal seleccionada por generar menos cambios sobre el color y la acidez del alimento durante el almacenamiento fue hierro aminoquelado. Los resultados de tratamiento térmico mostraron que para reducir la concentración inicial de mesófilos y obtener un alimento de buena calidad de acuerdo con la normativa colombiana vigente fue necesario someter el alimento a 85°C durante 13 minutos (0,45 D), con lo que se consiguió mantener la calidad inicial del alimento durante 12 días bajo refrigeración. Conclusiones: El alimento desarrollado cumple con los criterios sensoriales y microbiológicos exigidos en la normativa colombiana vigente y es apto para el consumo, además se puede catalogar como alto en hierro y buena fuente de proteína, aportando el 25% y el 15% de la recomendación diaria en Colombia respectivamente.
Abstract Introduction: Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional problems at the global level which mainly affects the vulnerable population as children under 5 years of age. Fortified foods of child consumption are part of the intervention strategies, which are made from the mixture of ingredients such as cereals, fruits, legumes, among others. Pea is a legume that can be used in order to take advantage of its nutritional properties. Objective: To design a ready-to-eat child food with peas (Pisum sativum), fortified with iron and sanitized by pasteurization. Materials and methods: The appropriate percentage of peas in the food was selected by sensory analysis. The selection of iron salt was made by physicochemical and sensory analysis using ferrous sulphate and chelate iron. Subsequently, the growth of mesophilic microorganisms was evaluated in order to select the pasteurization heat treatment. The useful life evaluation was carried out through sensory tests. Finally, the physico-chemical, compositional and microbiological evaluation of the sanitized food was implemented. Results: The addition of peas in percentages not greater than 6.5% within the food formulation was acceptable for parents of children under 5. On the other hand, the selected salt to generate less changes on the color and acidity of the food during storage was chelate iron. The results of heat treatment showed that for reducing the initial concentration of mesophiles and obtaining a good quality food according to the Colombian regulations in force, it was necessary to submit the food to 85 °C for 13 minutes (0.45 D), which managed to maintain the initial quality of the food for 12 days under refrigeration. Conclusions: The developed food complies with the sensory and microbiological criteria demanded in the Colombian regulations in force and is suitable for consumption. Besides, it can be catalogued as high in iron and a good source of protein, contributing with 25% and 15% of the daily recommendation in Colombia, respectively.
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Child, Preschool , Food, Fortified , Infant Food , Food Storage , Nutritional Requirements , Pasteurization , Pisum sativumABSTRACT
RESUMEN Antecedentes la deficiencia de hierro, es reconocida a nivel mundial como uno de los principales problemas de salud pública asociados a la nutrición. En Colombia es necesario mejorar las estrategias nutricionales encaminadas a la población infantil, con el fin de incrementar su calidad de vida. Objetivo: desarrollar un refresco a partir de la mezcla de fresa, mora, gulupa y uchuva fortificado con hierro para niños en edad preescolar. Materiales y métodos para el desarrollo del producto, se seleccionaron cuatro frutas y se caracterizaron fisicoquímicamente. Para establecer la formulación del refresco, se realizó un diseño experimental ortogonal L82 , evaluando la aceptación sensorial como variable respuesta. Finalmente, se caracterizó el producto desarrollado, determinando el contenido de hierro y vitamina C. Resultados los ocho prototipos evaluados durante el desarrollo de la formulación, cumplieron con los requisitos establecidos en la normativa colombiana para los refrescos de fruta. El prototipo final presentó un contenido de 36,7% de fruta y el 40% del valor diario recomendado de hierro, en una porción de 250 ml. Conclusiones las cuatro frutas estudiadas pueden ser utilizadas en el desarrollo de refrescos con un importante aporte de vitamina C y fortificados con hierro, como estrategia nutricional para prevenir la deficiencia de este mineral en niños.
ABSTRACT Background Iron deficiency is recognized worldwide as a major public health concern, related to nutrition. In Colombia, the improvement of the nutritional strategies for children are required to increase their life quality. Objective To develop a mixed fruit beverage from strawberry, blackberry, gooseberry and purple passion fruit, fortified with iron for preschoolers. Materials and methods For the product development, four fruits were selected and characterized. To establish the beverage formulation, an orthogonal experimental design L825 was performed, evaluating the sensory acceptance as the response variable. Finally, the selected product was characterized by determining the content of iron and vitamin C. Results The eight prototypes obtained during the development of the beverage formulation accomplished the requirements of the Colombian law. The final prototype had a fruit content of 36.7 wt% and an iron intake value of 40 wt%, in a portion of 250 ml. Conclusions the four fruits studied can be used for the development of iron-fortified beverages, with an important contribution of vitamin C, as a nutritional strategy to prevent the deficiencies of this mineral in children.
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OBJETIVO: avaliar a prevalência de anemia e níveis de hemoglobina de gestantes, antes e após a fortificação compulsória de farinhas com ferro, e os fatores associados. MÉTODOS: foram comparadas duas amostras transversais independentes de gestantes de Cuiabá-MT, Brasil (2003 a 2006), alocadas em dois grupos - não fortificado (n=414) e fortificado (n=539); realizou-se análise de regressão logística e linear, com nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: não houve diferença entre os grupos não fortificado e fortificado, na prevalência de anemia (22,2% e 27,8%, respectivamente; p=0,051) e no nível de hemoglobina (ambos com média de 11,7g/dL; p=0,058); maior prevalência de anemia e menor média de hemoglobina associaram-se com maior número de gestações anteriores, maior idade gestacional e baixo peso no início da gestação. CONCLUSÕES: não se encontrou efeito significativo da fortificação compulsória de farinhas, embora a avaliação da gestação indique alta prevalência de anemia e variáveis importantes a serem consideradas.
OBJECTIVE: to evaluate prevalence of anemia and hemoglobin levels among pregnant women before and after mandatory flour fortification with iron, and to investigate associated factors. METHODS: We compared two independent cross-sectional samples of pregnant women from Cuiaba-MT, Brazil (2003 to 2006), divided into two groups: not-fortified (n=414) and fortified (n=539); we conducted logistic and linear regression analysis, with a 5% significance level. RESULTS: there were no differences between the not-fortified and fortified groups with regard to the prevalence of anemia (22.2% and 27.8%, respectively; p=0.051) and hemoglobin level (mean=11.7g/dL; p=0.058); higher anemia prevalence and lower mean hemoglobin levels were associated with a higher number of previous pregnancies, greater gestational age and lower weight in early pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: the study shows no significant effect of mandatory flour fortification with iron, but it highlights an important prevalence of anemia and associated factors that must be considered in the evaluation of anemia in pregnancy.
OBJETIVO: evaluar la prevalencia de anemia y niveles de hemoglobina en mujeres embarazadas antes y después de la fortificación obligatoria de la harina con hierro y los factores asociados. MÉTODOS: se compararon dos muestras transversales independientes de mujeres embarazadas de Cuiabá-MT, Brasil (2003-2006), divididos en dos grupos: no-fortificado (n=414) y fortificado (n=539); realizamos análisis de regresión logística y lineal, con nivel de significación de 5%. RESULTADOS: no hubo diferencia, entre los grupos, en la prevalencia de anemia (22,2% y 27,8%, respectivamente; p=0,051) o en la concentración de hemoglobina (media en ambos=11,7g/dL; p=0,058); mayor prevalencia de anemia y menor concentración de hemoglobina se asociaron con mayor número de embarazos previos, mayor edad y bajo peso al inicio del embarazo. CONCLUSIONES: no encontramos un efecto significativo de la fortificación obligatoria de harinas, sin embargo mostramos una alta prevalencia de anemia y variables importantes que deben ser consideradas en la evaluación de anemia en el embarazo.
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Prenatal Care , Socioeconomic Factors , Food, Fortified , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/epidemiologyABSTRACT
Objective: To assess the level of hemoglobin-Hb during pregnancy before and after fortification of flours with iron. Method: A cross-sectional study with data from 12,119 pregnant women attended at a public prenatal from five macro regions of Brazil. The sample was divided into two groups: Before-fortification (birth before June/2004) and After-fortification (last menstruation after June/2005). Hb curves were compared with national and international references. Polynomial regression models were built, with a significance level of 5%. Results: Although the higher levels of Hb in all gestational months after-fortification, the polynomial regression did not show the fortification effect (p=0.3). Curves in the two groups were above the references in the first trimester, with following decrease and stabilization at the end of pregnancy. Conclusion: Although the fortification effect was not confirmed, the study presents variation of Hb levels during pregnancy, which is important for assistencial practice and evaluation of public policies. .
Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de hemoglobina (Hb) durante el embarazo antes y después de la fortificación de la harina con hierro. Método: Estudio transversal con datos de 12.119 mujeres embarazadas que acuden a consultas prenatales públicas en municipios de las cinco macro-regiones de Brasil. Se formaron dos grupos: Antes de la Fortificación (parto antes de junio de 2004) y Después de la Fortificación (última menstruación después de junio de 2005). Las Curvas de Hb se compararon con referencias nacionales e internacionales. Se construyeron modelos de regresión polinomial, con nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: A pesar de altos niveles de Hb en todos los meses Después de la Fortificación, la regresión polinómica no mostró efecto de la fortificación (p=0,3). Las curvas de los dos grupos estaban por encima de las referencias en el primer trimestre, para luego caer y posteriormente estabilizarse al final del embarazo. Conclusión: Aunque no se observó efecto de la fortificación, el estudio muestra variaciones en los niveles de Hb durante el embarazo, lo que es importante para la práctica asistencial y la evaluación de las políticas públicas. .
Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de hemoglobina-Hb ao longo da gestação antes e após a fortificação de farinhas com ferro. Método: Estudo transversal com dados de 12.119 gestantes atendidas em pré-natal público de municípios das cinco macrorregiões do Brasil. Formaram-se dois grupos: Antes-fortificação (parto anterior a jun/2004) e Após-fortificação (última menstruação posterior a jun/2005). Curvas de Hb foram comparadas com referências nacional e internacional. Construíram-se modelos de regressão polinomial, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Apesar dos níveis superiores de Hb em todos os meses gestacionais após-fortificação, a regressão polinomial não mostrou efeito da fortificação (p=0,3). As curvas dos dois grupos mostraram-se acima das referências no primeiro trimestre, com queda a seguir e estabilização no final da gestação. Conclusão: Apesar de não constatar efeito da fortificação, o estudo apresenta variação dos níveis de Hb durante a gravidez, importante para a prática assistencial e avaliação das políticas públicas. .
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Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Flour , Food, Fortified , Hemoglobins/analysis , Iron , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
Avaliaram-se níveis de hemoglobina-Hb e prevalência de anemia em gestantes, antes e após a fortificação das farinhas. Estudo de avaliação do tipo antes e depois, com amostras populacionais independentes, realizado em unidades básicas de saúde de Maringá, PR. Foram avaliados 366 prontuários de gestantes Antes da fortificação obrigatória das farinhas, e 419 Após a fortificação. Gestantes com Hb < 11g/dL foram consideradas anêmicas. Realizou-se análise de regressão linear múltipla. Verificou-se baixa prevalência de anemia que afetava 12,3% e 9,4% das gestantes, Antes e Após a fortificação (p > 0,05), porém o Grupo Após a fortificação obrigatória apresentou média de Hb mais elevada (p < 0,05). Evidenciou-se associação entre Hb e Grupo, idade gestacional, gestação anterior, ocupação e situação conjugal (p < 0,05). Embora a fortificação de farinhas possa ter um papel no aumento da média de hemoglobina, é preciso considerar a contribuição de outras variáveis não investigadas.
We evaluated hemoglobin-Hb levels and prevalence of anemia in pregnant women before and after fortification of flour. It was developed a study to evaluate intervention, of the type before and after, with independent population samples. Study was conducted in primary health care services in Maringá, PR. We assessed 366 and 419 medical records, Before and After implementation of fortification. Pregnant women with Hb < 11g/dL were considered anemic. Data were submitted to multiple linear regression analysis. There was low prevalence of anemia affecting 12.3% and 9.4% pregnant women Before and After fortification (p > 0.05), but the Group After the fortification had higher Hb levels (p < 0.05). Hb levels associated with Group, gestational age, previous pregnancy number, employment and marital status (p < 0.05). Although the fortification of flour may have had role in increasing the mean hemoglobin, we need consider the contribution of other variables not investigated.
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Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/blood , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/epidemiology , Flour , Food, Fortified , Hemoglobins/analysis , Iron/administration & dosage , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/blood , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/epidemiology , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/prevention & control , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Prevalence , Primary Health Care , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/prevention & controlABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of Peru's national folic acid fortification program on folic acid content in wheat flour, and the effect on birth prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in Lima, and to compare the program's legislative requirements with international standards. METHODS: Bread was sampled from six sites across Peru and tested for folic acid. Data were obtained from the largest obstetric hospital in Lima on the prevalence of births (live and still) with NTDs during both the pre-fortification period (2004-2005) and post-fortification years (2007-2008). RESULTS: Folic acid content in the sampled bread met national legislative requirements but was less than one-half of the level recommended for Peru by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2.6 mg/kg wheat flour). Birth prevalence of NTDs was 18.4/10 000 in the pre-fortification period and 20.0/10 000 during post-fortification years. Relative risk for NTDs after fortification was 1.02 (95% confidence interval 0.77-1.35, P = 0.90). CONCLUSIONS: Peruvian legislative requirements for folic acid fortification are below international (WHO) recommendations; birth prevalence of NTDs in Lima is higher than international benchmarks; and no decrease in NTDs following fortification of flour with folic acid (according to Peruvian national standards) was observed. As increasing the level of folic acid in flour remains the most sustainable way of preventing NTDs, it is recommended that Peru increase its folic acid fortification requirements to meet those recommended by WHO (2.6 mg/kg).
OBJETIVO: Evaluar la repercusión que el programa nacional del Perú de fortificación con ácido fólico tiene en el contenido de ácido fólico de la harina de trigo y en la prevalencia de nacimientos de niños con defectos del tubo neural en Lima, así como comparar los requisitos legislativos del programa con las normas internacionales. MÉTODOS: Se hizo un muestreo del pan en seis zonas de Perú y se analizó su contenido de ácido fólico. Se obtuvieron datos del mayor hospital obstétrico de Lima referentes a la prevalencia de nacimientos de niños vivos o mortinatos con defectos del tubo neural durante el período anterior a la fortificación (2004-2005) y el posterior a la misma (2007-2008). RESULTADOS: El contenido de ácido fólico en las muestras de pan obtenidas satisfizo los requisitos legislativos nacionales, si bien fue inferior a la mitad de la concentración que la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) recomienda para el Perú (2,6 mg/kg de harina de trigo). La prevalencia de nacimientos de niños con defectos del tubo neural fue de 18,4/10 000 en el período anterior a la fortificación y de 20,0/10 000 en los años posteriores a la fortificación. El riesgo relativo de los defectos del tubo neural después de la fortificación fue de 1,02 (intervalo de confianza de 95%: 0,77-1,35; P = 0,90). CONCLUSIONES: Los valores que la legislación peruana exige en lo que respecta a la fortificación con ácido fólico son inferiores a los que se recomiendan internacionalmente (OMS). La prevalencia de nacimientos de niños con defectos del tubo neural en Lima es superior a las cifras de referencia internacionales. Por otra parte, no se observó ninguna disminución de los defectos del tubo neural después de fortificar la harina con ácido fólico (según los valores normalizados nacionales peruanos). Dado que el aumento de la concentración de ácido fólico en la harina sigue siendo la manera más sostenible de prevenir los defectos del tubo neural, se recomienda que el Perú haga más estrictos los requisitos relativos a la fortificación con ácido fólico para ajustarse a los valores recomendados por la OMS (2,6 mg/kg).
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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Folic Acid/therapeutic use , Health Promotion , Neural Tube Defects/epidemiology , Neural Tube Defects/prevention & control , Program Evaluation , Bread/analysis , Flour , Folic Acid/analysis , Health Promotion/legislation & jurisprudence , Peru/epidemiology , Prevalence , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Objetivo: elaborar un alimento enriquecido con hierro y zinc aminoquelados, calcio microencapsulado y folato para consumo humano. Materiales y métodos: se empleó banano de rechazo de la zona de Urabá (Antioquia-Colombia), maduro al 50%; goma arábiga, maltodextrina, ácido cítrico y ascórbico, folato, calcio lácteo microencapsulado, zinc y hierro aminoquelados, sabor artificial, colorantes y conservantes. Se deshidrató mediante secado por aspersión. Se realizaron cinco ensayos de mezclas para someter a diferentes temperaturas de secado por aspersión, se obtuvieron cinco lotes de producto. Los lotes fueron sometidos a análisis bromatológicos, microbiológicos, microscopia óptica, pruebas de aceptabilidad y estudio in vitro de digestibilidad. Resultados: todos los lotes presentaron características sensoriales y bromatológicas muy similares, pero el mejor evaluado en la prueba de aceptabilidad fue el número cuatro, que correspondió al sometido a temperaturas de entrada y de salida con un rango de variación de 110°C, cuyo aporte nutricional está dentro de los rangos propuestos inicialmente; su sabor fue uno de los de mayor aceptación por los consumidores y la microcápsula presentaba mejor caracterización. Conclusiones: se obtuvo una harina suelta, de fácil dilución, enriquecida con micronutrientes y con un buen contenido de carbohidratos, leve sabor a banano, color amarillo claro, además se obtuvo una microesfera de calcio y un producto de buena aceptación para consumo inmediato.
Objective: to develop a food enriched with aminochelated iron and zinc, micro-encapsulated calcium and folate for human consumption. Materials an methods: we used banana non optimal for exportation from Urabá (Antioquia- Colombia), 50% mature, arabic gum, maltodextrin, citric acid and ascorbic acid, microencapsulated milk calcium, aminochelated iron and zinc, artificial flavor, food colorants and preservatives. The product was dehydrated using a spraydrying process. Five samples of blends were subject to different temperatures by spray drying, obtaining five batches of product. The lots were subjected to bromatological and microbiology analysis, optical microscopy, acceptability testing and in vitro studies for digestibility. Results: all the batches had sensory and qualitative characteristics very similar, but the best item in the acceptability test was the number four, which corresponds to the one subjected to temperatures of input and output with a variation range of 110°C, which nutritional value is within originally proposed ranges, its flavor was one of the most widely accepted by consumers, and the microcapsule had better characterization. Conclusions: we obtained a loose flour product, easy to dilute, enriched with micronutrients and with a good carbohydrates content, mild banana flavor, and light yellow color. Additionally, we obtained a microsphere of calcium and a well accepted product for immediate consumption.
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Humans , Food, Fortified , Musa , Calcium , Flour , Folic Acid , Iron , Micronutrients , ZincABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of the fortification of rolls with microencapsulated iron sulfate with sodium alginate on the hemoglobin levels in preschoolers as compared to controls. METHODS: Double-blind randomized controlled trial comprised of children aged 2 to 6 years with initial hemoglobin exceeding 9 g/dL from four not-for-profit daycares randomly selected in the city of São Paulo - Brazil. Children of 2 daycares (n = 88) received rolls with fortified wheat flour as the exposed group (EC) and children of 2 daycares (n = 85) received rolls without fortification as the control group (CG) over a 24-week period. Rolls with 4 mg iron each were offered once a day, five days a week. Hemoglobin concentrations were determined in capillary blood by HemoCue® at three moments of trial: baseline (Ml), after 12 and 24 weeks of intervention (M2, M3). RESULTS: Hemoglobin concentration presented significant increase up to M3 in EG (11.7-12.5-12.6 g/dL) and in CG (11.1-12.4-12.3 g/dL) with higher elevations in children initially with anemia. There was significant reduction in the occurrence of anemia from 22 percent to 9 percent in EG and from 47 percent to 8.2 percent in CG at M3. CONCLUSION: Rolls fortified with microencapsulated iron sulfate were well tolerated, increased hemoglobin levels and reduced the occurrence of anemia, but with no difference compared to the control group.
OBJETIVO: A deficiência de ferro é a carência nutricional mais frequente no Brasil, tendo como principal etiologia a baixa ingestão do mineral. A fortificação alimentar é medida sustentável e de melhor custo-benefício para a prevenção e controle. O objetivo foi avaliar o impacto da fortificação de pães com sulfato ferroso microencapsulado com alginato de sódio sobre os níveis de hemoglobina em pré-escolares, comparados com controles. MÉTODOS: Estudo duplo-cego randomizado controlado incluindo crianças de 2 a 6 anos com hemoglobina inicial maior que 9 g/dL procedentes de 4 creches filantrópicas selecionadas aleatoriamente, São Paulo - Brasil. Crianças de 2 creches (n = 88) receberam pães com farinha de trigo fortificada, constituindo o grupo exposto (EC), e de outras 2 creches (n = 85) receberam pães não fortificados, compondo o grupo-controle (CG), durante 24 semanas. Pães contendo 4 mg de ferro foram oferecidos uma vez ao dia, cinco dias por semana. As concentrações de hemoglobina foram determinadas no sangue capilar por HemoCue® em três momentos do estudo: momento inicial (M1), após 12 e 24 semanas da intervenção (M2, M3). RESULTADOS: A concentração de hemoglobina apresentou aumento significativo até M3 no EG (11,7-12,5-12,6 g/dL) e no CG (11,1-12,4-12,3 g/dL) com maiores elevações nas crianças inicialmente anêmicas. Houve redução significativa na ocorrência de anemia de 22 por cento a 9 por cento no EG e de 47 por cento a 8,2 por cento no CG em M3. CONCLUSÃO: Os pães fortificados com sulfato ferroso microencapsulado foram bem tolerados, elevando os níveis de hemoglobina e reduzindo a ocorrência de anemia, porém sem diferenças em relação ao grupo-controle.
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Child , Child, Preschool , Humans , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/prevention & control , Bread , Ferrous Compounds/administration & dosage , Food, Fortified , Hemoglobin A/analysis , Iron, Dietary/administration & dosage , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/blood , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/diet therapy , Brazil , Double-Blind Method , Drug Compounding , Hemoglobin A/metabolism , Nutritional StatusABSTRACT
With the objective of reducing the high incidence of iron deficiency anemia, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) adopted Resolution 344 in December 2002, which made the addition of iron and folic acid to all industrialized wheat and maize flours in Brazil compulsory. After a series of doubts about this universal measure of food fortification, a review of case reports on long-term medicinal iron intake published in the medical literature was undertaken to investigate the clinical behavior of this hematological conduct. Long-term medicinal iron ingestion is an extremely rare and serious situation. The data suggest that there are cases of hemochromatosis in women whose illnesses were accelerated with this therapy. It is very difficult to determine the amount of iron ingested by Brazilian citizens in the current system of fortification, but there is evidence that there has been an appreciable increase. Although iron fortification of food has been recognized by some authors as a good strategy to combat iron deficiency, some nation shave abandoned this measure. The patient with hemochromatosis is the most affected by compulsory iron fortification and as this disease is now considered a public health problem, we believe that Resolution 344 of ANVISA should be reviewed in order to find a solution beneficial to all segments of the Brazilian population; one should not try to correct one condition (iron deficiency) by exacerbating another (acceleration of iron overload cases).
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With the objective of reducing the high incidence of iron deficiency anemia, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) adopted Resolution 344 in December 2002, which made the addition of iron and folic acid to all industrialized wheat and maize flours in Brazil compulsory. After a series of doubts about this universal measure of food fortification, a review of case reports on long-term medicinal iron intake published in the medical literature was undertaken to investigate the clinical behavior of this hematological conduct. Long-term medicinal iron ingestion is an extremely rare and serious situation. The data suggest that there are cases of hemochromatosis in women whose illnesses were accelerated with this therapy. It is very difficult to determine the amount of iron ingested by Brazilian citizens in the current system of fortification, but there is evidence that there has been an appreciable increase. Although iron fortification of food has been recognized by some authors as a good strategy to combat iron deficiency, some nation shave abandoned this measure. The patient with hemochromatosis is the most affected by compulsory iron fortification and as this disease is now considered a public health problem, we believe that Resolution 344 of ANVISA should be reviewed in order to find a solution beneficial to all segments of the Brazilian population; one should not try to correct one condition (iron deficiency) by exacerbating another (acceleration of iron overload cases).
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Humans , Anemia , Food, Fortified , HemochromatosisABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Comparar prevalência de anemia e valores de hemoglobina (Hb) em gestantes brasileiras, antes e após a fortificação das farinhas com ferro. MÉTODOS: Estudo de avaliação de painéis repetidos, desenvolvido em serviços públicos de saúde de municípios das cinco regiões brasileiras. Dados retrospectivos foram obtidos de 12.119 prontuários de gestantes distribuídas em dois grupos: antes da fortificação, com parto anterior a junho de 2004, e após a fortificação, com última menstruação após junho de 2005. Anemia foi definida como Hb < 11,0 g/dL. Valores de Hb/idade gestacional foram avaliados segundo dois referenciais da literatura. Foram utilizados teste qui-quadrado, t de Student e regressão logística, com nível de 5 por cento de significância. RESULTADOS: Na amostra total, anemia caiu de 25 por cento para 20 por cento após fortificação (p < 0,001), com médias de Hb significativamente maiores no grupo "após" (p < 0,001). Observaram-se, entretanto, diferenças regionais importantes: reduções significativas nas regiões Nordeste (37 por cento para 29 por cento) e Norte (32 por cento para 25 por cento), onde as prevalências de anemia eram elevadas antes da fortificação, e reduções menores nas regiões Sudeste (18 por cento para 15 por cento) e Sul (7 por cento para 6 por cento), onde as prevalências eram baixas. Os níveis de Hb/idade gestacional de ambos os grupos se mostraram discretamente mais elevados nos primeiros meses, porém bem mais baixos após o terceiro ou quarto mês, dependendo da referência utilizada para comparação. Análise de regressão logística mostrou que grupo, região geográfica, situação conjugal, trimestre gestacional, estado nutricional inicial e gestação anterior associaram-se com anemia (p < 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de anemia diminuiu após a fortificação, porém continua elevada nas regiões Nordeste e Norte. Embora a fortificação possa ter tido papel nesse resultado favorável, há que se considerar a contribuição de outras políticas públicas implementadas no período estudado.
OBJECTIVE: To compare prevalence of anemia and hemoglobin (Hb) levels in Brazilian pregnant women before and after flour fortification with iron. METHODS: A repeated cross-sectional panel study of public health care centers of municipalities in the five Brazilian regions was conducted. Retrospective data were obtained from 12,119 medical records of pregnant women distributed in two groups: before fortification (delivery prior to June 2004) and after fortification (date of last period after June 2005). Anemia was defined as Hb<11.0 g/dl. Hb levels according to gestational age were assessed using two references from the literature. Statistical analysis was carried out using chi-squared tests, Student's t tests, and logistic regression, with a significance level of 5 percent. RESULTS: In the total sample, prevalence of anemia fell from 25 percent to 20 percent after fortification (p<0.001). However, important regional differences were evident: while significant reductions were seen in the Northeast (37 percent to 29 percent) and North (32 percent to 25 percent) regions, where pre-fortification prevalence was high, smaller reductions were seen in the Southeast (18 percent to 15 percent) and South (7 percent to 6 percent) regions, where prevalence was low. Hb levels according to gestational age were slightly higher in the first months of pregnancy and lower after the third or fourth months, depending on the reference used. Logistic regression analysis showed that group, geographic region, marital status, trimester of pregnancy, initial nutritional status, and prior pregnancy were associated with anemia (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of anemia decreased after fortification, but remains high in the North and Northeast regions. Although fortification may have played a role in this favorable outcome, the contribution of other public policies implemented during the studied period should also be considered.
OBJETIVO: Comparar prevalencia de anemia y valores de hemoglobina (Hb) en gestantes brasileñas, antes y después de la fortificación de las harinas con hierro. MÉTODOS: Estudio de evaluación de paneles repetidos, desarrollado en servicios públicos de salud de municipios de las cinco regiones brasileñas. Datos retrospectivos se obtuvieron de 12.119 prontuarios de gestantes distribuidas en dos grupos: antes de la fortificación, con parto anterior a junio de 2004, y posterior a la fortificación, con última menstruación después de junio 2005. Anemia fue definida como Hb<11,0 g/dL. Valores de Hb/edad gestacional fueron evaluados según dos referenciales de la literatura. Se utilizaron prueba de chi-cuadrado, t de Student y regresión logística, con nivel de 5 por ciento de significancia. RESULTADOS: En la muestra total, anemia disminuyó de 25 por ciento a 20 por ciento después de la fortificación (p<0,001), con promedios de Hb significativamente mayores en el grupo "posterior" (p<0,001). Se observaron, sin embargo, diferencias regionales importantes: reducciones significativas en las regiones Noreste (de 37 por ciento a 29 por ciento) y Norte (de 32 por ciento a 25 por ciento), donde las prevalencias de anemia eran elevadas antes de la fortificación; y reducciones menores en las regiones Sureste (de 18 por ciento a 15 por ciento) y Sur (de 7 por ciento a 6 por ciento), donde las prevalencias eran bajas. Los niveles de Hb/edad gestacional de ambos grupos se mostraron discretamente mas elevados en los primeros meses, aunque mucho mas bajos posterior al tercero o cuarto mes, dependiendo de la referencia utilizada para comparación. Análisis de regresión logística mostró cual grupo, región geográfica, situación conyugal, trimestre gestacional, estado nutricional inicial y gestación anterior se asociaron con anemia (p<0,05). CONCLUSIONES: La prevalencia de anemia disminuyó posterior a la fortificación, aunque continua elevada en las regiones Noreste y Norte. A pesar de que la fortificación pueda haber tenido papel en este resultado favorable, hay que considerar la contribución de otras políticas públicas implementadas en el periodo estudiado.
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Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/diet therapy , Food, Fortified/analysis , Hemoglobin A/analysis , Iron, Dietary/administration & dosage , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/epidemiology , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/epidemiology , Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/prevention & control , Brazil/epidemiology , Delivery of Health Care , Demography/statistics & numerical data , Epidemiologic Methods , Flour , Gestational Age , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/diet therapy , Prenatal CareABSTRACT
Objetivo: al introducir un alimento al mercado o cambiar algún aspecto se requieren pruebas sensoriales para asegurar su aceptación por el grupo al cual va dirigido el alimento. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la preferencia y aceptabilidad de la variedad de arroz IACuba 30 con alto contenido de hierro y zinc por mujeres gestantes, empleando como testigo una variedad de arroz importada que se consume diariamente. Materiales y metódos: se realizó la evaluación de la aceptabilidad de las características organolépticas textura, olor, color y sabor del arroz IACuba 30 comparado con una variedad de consumo local, por 98 gestantes del municipio de Bauta la y aceptabilidad de las características organolépticas, mediante una escala hedónica de cuatro categorías, también se evaluó la preferencia entre estas dos variedades. Resultados: 73,5% de las gestantes participantes en la prueba prefirieron la variedad IACuba 30 frente al testigo (p<0,05). Así mismo, para las cuatro características organolépticas evaluadas (textura, olor, color y sabor), el número de madres que respondieron ''me gusta'' y ''me gusta mucho'' sumaron más de 80% en todos los casos, con diferencias estadísticas entre el valor observado con referencia al esperado (p<0,05). Conclusiones: la variedad IACuba 30 es una buena candidata para promover su consumo en la isla y contribuir con el manejo y prevención de anemia e incrementar el aporte de zinc.
Objective: prior to introducing a new food on the market or changing any aspect of a food, sensory tests with the target group for that food are important. The objective of this study was to test the acceptability and preference for the nutritionally enhanced rice variety IACuba 30, compared with an imported variety that is consumed daily by pregnant women. Materials and methods: the sensory tests were completed with 98 pregnant women in the Bauta municipality. Acceptability of texture, smell, color and taste were assessed for both rice varieties using a hedonic scale with four categories. The preference for one variety over the other was also assessed. Results: 73,5% of the women preferred IACuba 30 over the comparison rice (p<0,05). For the four organoleptic characteristics evaluated (texture, smell, color and taste), more than 80% of women responded ''I like'' and ''I like very much''; the observed values were statistically different from the expected values (p<0,05). Conclusions: results confirm that IACuba 30 is a good candidate to be grown and eaten as a greater nutritional source that can contribute to addressing the problem of anemia and increasing zinc intake on the Island.
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Humans , Oryza , Consumer Behavior , Food Analysis , Food, Fortified , Iron , ZincABSTRACT
Objetivo: evaluar las características sensoriales de la variedad tradicional de arroz (Oryza sativa) Azucena, que por su mayor contenido de hierro y zinc podría beneficiar nutricionalmente a poblaciones vulnerables. Materiales y metódos: la evaluación sensorial del arroz Azucena versus una variedad de consumo local, se realizó en cinco comunidades de la Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte en Nicaragua, mediante la aplicación de dos pruebas a 203 consumidores: aceptabilidad y preferencia. Resultados: con respecto a la aceptabilidad (en una escala de uno a cuatro), Azucena alcanzó un promedio ± DE de 3,1±0,7 para textura, 3,1±0,8 para olor, 3,0±0,9 para sabor y 3,0±0,8 para color. Usando un análisis no paramétrico, se determinó que la aceptabilidad fue mayor (p<0,05) para el testigo en todas las cualidades evaluadas: 3,2±0,8 en textura, 3,2±0,7 en olor, 3,2±0,7 en sabor y 3,3±0,7 en color. La preferencia no fue estadísticamente mayor (56,4%) para el testigo (p=0,23). Conclusiones: el arroz variedad Azucena, por sus caracterÍsticas endógenas y desde el punto de vista sensorial, no tiene una gran aceptación en la población de estudio. Por lo tanto, en caso de lanzarse al comercio se recomiendan campañas estratégicas para promocionar su consumo.
Objective: evaluate the sensory characteristics of Azucena, a traditional landrace rice (Oryza sativa) with elevated iron and zinc levels which can nutritionally benefit vulnerable populations. Materials and methods: in five communities from Nicaragua’s Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte, Azucena was compared to a local rice variety using sensory evaluation methods. Two tests were applied to 203 household heads: acceptability and preference. Results: for acceptability (on a scale of 1 to 4), Azucena scored a mean ± DE of 3,1±0,7 for texture, 3,1±0,8 for smell, 3,0±0,9 for taste, and 3,0±0,8 for color. Using a non-parametric statistic, acceptability was deemed higher (p<0,05) for the local variety in all of the qualities assessed: 3,2±0,8 for texture, 3,2±0,7 for smell, 3,2±0,7 for taste, and 3,3±0,7 for color. Fifty six percent of consumers preferred the local variety over Azucena; this was not statistically different from the expected 50% (p=0,23). Conclusions: due to its inherent qualities and sensory properties, Azucena was not accepted by the study population. Therefore, if Azucena is to be commercially released in Nicaragua, strategic campaigns are recommended to promote its consumption.
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Humans , Food, Fortified , Food Analysis , Food Preferences , Food Technology , OryzaABSTRACT
Objetivo: evaluar si existen diferencias sensoriales estadísticamente significativas entre una variedad de arroz mejorado nutricionalmente con hierro y zinc, variedad IDIAP Santa Cruz 11, y otra usada comúnmente por la población. Materiales y metódos: fue desarrollado en tres comunidades rurales, donde el Patronato del Servicio Nacional de Nutrición desarrolla actividades por medio de las granjas autosostenibles. Primero se realizó una encuesta sociodemográfica a cada participante. El arroz fue preparado y servido tibio, de manera que sus características fueran mejor apreciadas. En cada comunidad 30 madres de familias participaron en la evaluación. Para el análisis sensorial se utilizó la prueba discriminativa triangular, en la que las madres de familia debían identificar la muestra diferente. Los datos obtenidos fueron sometidos a pruebas estadísticas de Chi Cuadrado. Resultados: la encuesta sociodemográfica demostró que las madres de familia en este estudio son productoras y consumidoras de arroz y que viven por debajo de la línea de pobreza. Los resultados de la prueba sensorial indican que no se encontraron diferencias significativas (p>0,05) entre el arroz biofortificado y el de consumo local. Conclusiones: al no encontrar diferencias sensoriales estadísticamente significativas, se puede esperar que la variedad de arroz IDIAP Santa Cruz 11 sea aceptada por la comunidad. Sería conveniente realizar pruebas de aceptación en otras regiones de Panamá.
Objective: to evaluate the existence of significant sensory differences between IDIAP Santa Cruz 11, a high-iron and -zinc variety, and another commonly used by the population. Materials and methods: this study was carried out in three rural communities where the Nutrition Board implements activities through self-sustaining farms. First, a demographic survey was administered to each participant. The rice was prepared and served warm, so that its features were better appreciated. In each community 30 women heads of householeds participated in the evaluation. The triangle test, a discriminatory sensory method, was applied whereby women had to identify the different sample. The data obtained were subjected to statistical testing with chi square. Results: the demographic survey showed that the women are rice producers and consumers who live below the poverty line. From the sensory test, there was no significant difference (p>0,05) between the biofortified rice and local variety. Conclusions: Since there were no statistically significant sensory differences for the rice variety IDIAP Santa Cruz 11, it is expected that this variety would be accepted by the community. It would be appropriate to conduct acceptance testing in other regions of Panama.
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Humans , Oryza , Consumer Behavior , Food Preferences , SensationABSTRACT
Objetivo: evaluar las características agronómicas y sensoriales de varios genotipos de fríjol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) biofortificado, con respecto a un tradicional, para seleccionar el de mejores posibilidades de adopción. Materiales y metódos: el estudio se desarrolló en el Cesar (Colombia) y comprendió tres fases: 1) evaluación de la aceptación de semillas de 35 líneas de fríjol biofortificado por 331 productores y consumidores, 2) evaluación agronómica y nutricional, de las nueve líneas mejor calificadas y 3) evaluación sensorial por 273 personas comparativamente con un testigo regional. A los cuatro genotipos con mejores resultados agronómicos y nutricionales se les aplicaron pruebas de aceptabilidad, al mejor valorado, además pruebas de preferencia y discriminación triangular. Resultados: los de mejor aceptación por tipo de semilla fueron dos genotipos de cada color: negro, crema, rojo y rosado moteado. Los cuatro con mejor rendimiento, sanidad, contenidos de hierro y zinc incluyeron un genotipo de cada color; frente a un patrón local no presentaron diferencias de aceptabilidad por olor, color y sabor (p>0,05), pero si por textura y consistencia (p<0,05) a favor de los biofortificados, sobresaliendo el negro. Con este último y el patrón local se preparó una receta, los evaluadores discriminaron entre los dos y hubo diferencias en la aceptabilidad de algunas características sensoriales, a favor del biofortificado. Conclusiones: los genotipos de fríjol biofortificado presentaron mejor rendimiento, sanidad, contenidos de hierro y zinc que el patrón local, los cuatro mejor valorados presentaron algunas diferencias sensoriales frente al testigo, a favor de los biofortificados, sobresaliendo el genotipo negro.
Objective: agronomic and sensory evaluation of nutritionally enhanced beans and a traditional bean was completed to determine the genotype most likely to be adopted. Materials and methods: the study was completed in Cesar (Colombia), and comprised three phases: 1) evaluation of the acceptance of 35 biofortified bean seeds by 331 bean producers and consumers, 2) agronomic and nutritional evaluation of the eight highest rated beans, and 3) sensorial evaluation by 273 persons in comparison with a regional bean. The four genotypes with the best agronomic and nutritional results were evaluated with acceptability tests, and for the best rated, preference tests and triangular discrimination were also applied. Results: the most accepted seeds were two each of the following colors: black, cream, red and pink striped. The four best beans with respect to yield, food safety, and iron and zinc contents included a genotype of each color. Compared with a local bean, the four had the same acceptability scores for smell, color and taste (p> 0.05), and different scores for texture and consistency (p <0.05), favoring the biofortified beans, and the black line in particular. With the black bean and a local bean, a recipe was prepared. Evaluators discriminated between the two beans and there were differences in the acceptability of certain sensory characteristics in favor of the biofortified line. Conclusions: biofortified bean genotypes showed better yield, food safety, and iron and zinc content than the local bean. The four best presented some sensorial differences compared to the control, in favor of the biofortified bean, and specifically the black genotype.
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Humans , Phaseolus nanus , Food Preferences , Food, FortifiedABSTRACT
Objetivo: el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo principal determinar el nivel de aceptabilidad y preferencia de tres líneas de fríjol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) mejorados nutricionalmente: (A) 187 SDCF 15488, (B) 194 SDCF 15488, (C) MIB 395 y (D) una variedad testigo INTA Rojo mediante la metodología de evaluación sensorial. Materiales y metódos: el estudio fue desarrollado en dos departamentos del norte de Nicaragua con 76 agricultores que siembran y consumen fríjol en su dieta habitual. Se utilizaron diferentes pruebas de evaluación sensorial: aceptabilidad (general y por atributo) y de categoría de preferencia. Resultados: no hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa en el puntaje asignado a la aceptabilidad general y a los atributos olor, color, sabor y textura (p>0,05). Para preferencia, no se encontró una diferencia en el porcentaje de personas que preferían cada una de las 4 muestras. Conclusiones: al no haber diferencia de aceptabilidad ni preferencia entre las líneas evaluadas, se esperaría llevar un fríjol con mejores características nutricionales a poblaciones rurales nicaragüenses, por lo que se recomienda que estos agricultores conozcan el comportamiento agronómico y productivo de estas líneas.
Objective: using sensory evaluation methods, assess acceptability and preference with respect to three nutritionally improved bean lines (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): (A) 187 SDCF 15488, (B) 194 SDCF 15488 and (C) MIB 395, as well as a local check, (D) INTA Rojo. Materials and methods: seventy six farmers, who grow and consume beans, from two departments in northern Nicaragua, participated. Two sensory evaluation methods were applied: acceptability (overall and by attribute) and preference. Results: there were no statistically significant differences in the scores assigned to overall acceptability or the smell, color, taste and texture attributes (p>0,05). For preference, there was no difference in the percentage of persons who preferred each of the four beans. Conclusions: among four beans, there was no difference in farmers´ acceptability or preference, suggesting that nutritionally improved beans can be delivered to rural Nicaraguans; farmers in these regions should be informed of the agronomic characteristics of these beans.
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Humans , Phaseolus nanus , Consumer Behavior , Food Analysis , Food Preferences , Food, FortifiedABSTRACT
Objetivo: realizar una evaluación sensorial del camote (Ipomoea batatas), con pulpa anaranjada (CPA) clon 440189. Materiales y metódos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo de tortas de camote con una muestra de conveniencia de 290 escolares nicaragüenses de tercero a sexto grado. A la torta A se le adicionaron hojas de camote, siendo la torta B la formulación tradicional. En una primera etapa, 33 madres de familia dieron su opinión sobre las tortas. Luego, los niños las evaluaron mediante una escala hedónica de cinco puntos en la que 1 corresponde a ''no me gusta nada'' y 5 a ''me gusta mucho'' y expresaron su preferencia. Resultados: la mayoría de las madres aprobaron las recetas y calificaron positivamente su facilidad de preparación, el tiempo requerido, la accesibilidad de los ingredientes, la probabilidad de aceptación en los niños y la posibilidad de incluirlas en el menú escolar. El puntaje de aceptabilidad asignado por los niños para las tortas fue alto (con un promedio ± DE de 4,5 ± 0,7) y similar entre ellas (p=0,91). El 51% prefirió la torta A y el 49% la torta B (p=0,56). Conclusiones: ambas tortas son aceptadas sensorialmente por las madres y los niños, es factible la inclusión del CPA 440189 en recetas alimentarias del escolar nicaragüense.
Objective: acomplete a sensory evaluation of orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) clone 440189. Materials and methods: a descriptive study was undertaken with a convenience sample of 290 Nicaraguan school-age children attending grades 3 to 6, who taste-tested a ''sweet potato cake'' recipe. Snack A had sweet potato leaves added to it; snack B did not. First, 33 mothers opined about the snacks. Then, children tested snacks A and B, assigning a value of 1 to 5 (from ''I don´t like it very much'' to ''I like it very much'') to each and indicating which snack they preferred. Results: most of the women gave a positive evaluation to the snacks in terms of ease of preparation, time required, access to ingredients, probability that the children would accept them, and possibility of including them in the school menu. Acceptability scores assigned by the children were high (mean ± SD of 4,5 + 0,7) and similar between the snacks (p=0,91). Fifty one percent preferred snack A and 49% preferred snack B (p=0,56). Conclusions: both snacks were accepted by the mothers and children suggesting that it is feasible to include OFSP clone 440189 into Nicaraguan school children´s meals.
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Humans , Ipomoea batatas , beta Carotene , Consumer Behavior , Food Analysis , Food Preferences , Food, FortifiedABSTRACT
Objective: to assess students´ acceptability and preference for cakes prepared with orange-fleshed sweet potato flour (Ipomoea batatas L.). Materials and methods: the cakes were prepared with wheat flour (sample A) and a mixture where 40% of the wheat flour was replaced by orange-fleshed sweet potato flour (sample B). Questionnaires were applied to 100 students between 10 and 12 years old from a public school in the city of Rio de Janeiro; sensory acceptance and preference tests were also applied. Results: participants were on average 11,7 years old, 80% were 6th graders, 50% were female and 97% of the students reported liking the cakes. In this group, 14% reported consuming cakes less than once a month; 27%, 1-3 times per month; 37%, 1-4 times per week; 19%, 1-2 times a day; and only 2% reported never consuming them. Both cakes had high acceptability; with an average score of 9,27 (A) and 9,26 (B) out of a maximum of 10, without any significant differences in preference. Cake consumption was part of the children´s eating habits. Conclusions: cakes prepared with 40% sweet potato flour were as well accepted as conventional cakes. Further, a portion of this cake (60 g) can contribute up to 22% of daily vitamin A needs. Key words: sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.), food fortified, food analysis, sensory evaluation, consumer satisfaction, food preferences.
Objetivo: evaluar la aceptabilidad y preferencia de los estudiantes por los pasteles preparados con harina de camote (Ipomoea batatas L.). Materiales y metódos:los pasteles fueron preparados con harina de trigo (muestra A) y una mezcla donde se reemplazó el 40% de la harina de trigo por harina de camote (muestra B). Se aplicaron cuestionarios a 100 estudiantes entre 10 y 12 años de edad de una escuela pública en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, a quienes se les aplicaron pruebas sensoriales de aceptación y preferencia. Resultados:los participantes tenían en promedio 11,7 años, 80% cursaban sexto grado, 50% eran mujeres y el 97% de los estudiantes reportaron gustarles los pasteles. En este grupo, 14% informó que consumían los pasteles menos de una vez al mes, 27%, 1-3 veces al mes, 37%, 1-4 veces por semana, 19%, 1-2 veces al día y sólo un 2% informó no consumirlos. Ambos pasteles tuvieron una alta aceptación, con puntuación media de 9,27 (A) y 9,26 (B) de un máximo de 10 sin diferencias significativas en la preferencia. El consumo de pasteles fue parte de los hábitos alimentarios de estos niños. Conclusiones: pasteles elaborados con 40% de harina de camote podría tener tan buena aceptación como los convencionales. Además, una porción de este pastel (60 g) puede alcanzar hasta 22% de las necesidades diarias de vitamina A.
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Humans , Ipomoea batatas , Consumer Behavior , Food Analysis , Food Preferences , Food, FortifiedABSTRACT
The study aimed to evaluate the bioavailability of iron ingested by children under six years old. The data were obtained from a population-based crosssectionalstudy aimed to evaluate the effect of flour fortification with ironon anemia in preschool children. The feeding data were obtained from 24-hour recalls. The bioavailability of iron intake was calculated by us ingthe algorithm proposed by Monsen et al. which takes into account the iron stock body, total iron intake, heme iron, nonheme iron, vitamin C and the amount of meat per meal. Among the 4032 of meals studied, 72% had alow iron bioavailability. None of the 774 children studied showed a daily diet with intermediate or high iron bioavailability, which may be partially explained by the deficient consumption of iron and/or by the consumption of food items which facilitate its absorption.
El foco del trabajo fue la evaluación de labio disponibilidad del hierro ingerido por niños menores de seis años de edad. Los datos fueron obtenidos de un estudio transversal de base poblacional que enfocaba valorar el efecto que la fortificación de harinas con hierro ejercía sobrela anemia de niños en edad preescolar. Los datos de la alimentación fueron obtenidos por mediode recordatorios registrados a cada 24 horas con las madres o responsables por los niños. La biodisponibilidad del hierro ingerido fue calculada por medio del algoritmo propuesto por Monsen et al., que considera el estoque corporal de hierro, la ingestión de hierro total; el hierro hemínico (Fe-hem); el hierro no hemínico (Feno-hem), la vitamina C y la cantidad de carne por comida. De las 4032 comidas estudiadas, un 72% presentaron baja disponibilidad de hierro. Ninguno de los 774 niños que fueron estudiados presentó una alimentación diaria con biodisponibilidad de hierro media o alta, lo que puede ser parcialmente explicado por deficiencia en el consumo de hierro y/o de alimentos que son facilitadores de la absorción del mineral.
O trabalho objetivou avaliar a biodisponibilidade do ferro ingerido por crianças menores de seis anos de idade. Os dados foram obtidos de estudo transversal de base populacional que avaliou o efeito da fortificação das farinhas com ferro sobre a anemia em pré-escolares. Foram aplicados recordatórios de 24 horas às mães ou responsáveis pelas crianças. A biodisponibilidade do ferro ingerido foi calculada através do algoritmo proposto por Monsen et al. que leva em consideração o estoque corporal de ferro, a ingestão de ferro total; ferro heme; ferro não heme; vitamina C e a quantidade de carne, por refeição. Das 4032 refeições estudadas, 72% apresentaram baixa biodisponibilidade de ferro. Nenhuma das 774 crianças estudadas apresentou alimentação diária com média ou alta biodisponibilidade de ferro, o que pode ser parcialmente explicado pelo consumo deficitáriode ferro e/ou de alimentos facilitadores de sua absorção.
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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Biological Availability , Eating , Iron, Dietary/analysis , Child, Preschool/statistics & numerical data , Food, Fortified/statistics & numerical data , Anemia/diet therapyABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Evaluar el impacto de la fortificación de alimentos con ácido fólico en las tendencias de las prevalencias de los defectos del tubo neural (DTN) y la tasa de mortalidad infantil (TMI) por este trastorno en Costa Rica. MÉTODOS: Se analizaron los datos de vigilancia del Centro de Registro de Enfermedades Congénitas y el Centro Centroamericano de Población. Se consideraron defectos del tubo neural la anencefalia, la espina bífida y el encefalocele. Se examinaron las tendencias durante 1987-2009, así como las diferencias de tasas (intervalo de confianza [IC] 95 por ciento) de prevalencia y mortalidad antes de la fortificación de alimentos con ácido fólico y hasta 12 años después de su implementación. Se determinó el aporte de la fortificación al descenso en la TMI general. RESULTADOS: En 1987-1997, previo al período de fortificación de alimentos con ácido fólico, la prevalencia de DTN fue de 12/10 000 nacidos (IC95 por ciento: 11,1-12,8), mientras que en 2009 fue de 5,1/10 000 nacidos (3,3-6,5). La TMI por DTN en 1997 fue de 0,64/1 000 nacimientos (46-0,82) y en 2009 de 0,19/1 000 (0,09-0,3). La TMI por DTN y su prevalencia disminuyeron en forma significativa, 71 por ciento y 58 por ciento respectivamente (P < 0,05). La TMI general disminuyó de 14,2/1 000 nacidos en 1997 a 8,84/1 000 en 2009 (P < 0,05). El descenso en la TMI por DTN contribuyó a una caída de 8,8 por ciento en la TMI general entre 1997 y 2009. CONCLUSIONES: La fortificación de alimentos con ácido fólico provocó una reducción de DTN al nacimiento y de la TMI por esta malformación durante el período 1997-2009, así como también el descenso de la TMI general. Existe relación de temporalidad entre el inicio de las políticas de fortificación y el descenso de la prevalencia y mortalidad por DTN. Se debe pro-mover esta intervención en los países de América Latina y el Caribe donde todavía no ha sido implementada.
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the impact of the fortification of food with folic acid on prevalence trends for neural tube defects (NTD) and the infant mortality rate (IMR) associated with this disorder in Costa Rica. METHODS: The surveillance data from the Congenital Disease Registry Center and the Central American Population Center were analyzed. The neural tube defects considered were anencephaly, spina bifida, and encephalocele. The trends from 1987-2009, as well as the differences in prevalence and mortality rates prior to and up to 12 years after food fortification with folic acid, were examined (95 percent confidence interval [CI]). The contribution of fortification to the decrease in the overall IMR was determined. RESULTS: During 1987-1997, prior to the period of food fortification with folic acid, NTD prevalence was 12/10 000 births (95 percent CI: 11.1-12.8), whereas in 2009 prevalence was 5.1/10 000 births (3.3-6.5). The IMR associated with NTD was 0.64/1 000 births (46-0.82) in 1997 and 0.19/1 000 births (0.09-9.3) in 2009. There were significant decreases in the IMR associated with NTD and the prevalence of NTD: 71 percent, and 58 percent, respectively (P < 0.05). The overall IMR decreased from 14.2/1 000 births in 1997 to 8.84/1 000 births in 2009 (P < 0.05). The decrease in the IMR associated with NTD contributed to an 8.8 percent decrease in the overall IMR from 1997 to 2009. CONCLUSIONS: Food fortification with folic acid caused a decrease in NTD at birth and the IMR associated with this malformation during the 1997-2009 period. It also led to a decrease in the overall IMR. There is a temporal relationship between the introduction of fortification policies and the decrease in prevalence and mortality associated with NTD. This intervention should be promoted in Latin American and Caribbean countries where it has not yet been implemented.