B1224 - The sources of vitamin A D and energy in the diets of pre-school children - 04/08/2011

B number: 
B1224
Principal applicant name: 
Dr Pauline Emmett (University of Bristol, UK)
Co-applicants: 
Dr Kate Northstone (University of Bristol, UK)
Title of project: 
The sources of vitamin A & D, and energy in the diets of pre-school children.
Proposal summary: 

Aim: To assess the sources of vitamin A and D in the diets of 18 & 43 month old children in comparison to energy intake in core & non-core foods. To provide evidence for dietary recommendations with regard to Vitamin A & D intakes.

Hypothesis: Core foods will supply more of the nutrients than non-core foods but less of the energy.

Dietary Vitamin D levels will be related to Vitamin D status as measured in blood samples collected at 43 months (This will only be done if blood levels of Vitamin D are already available or we can raise separate funds).

The quality of the diet with respect to Vitamins A and D will be related to socioeconomic postion and family make up.

Variables required: Dietary diary data for the children in focus subsample at age 18 & 43 months. Antropometric measurement for these children at both ages and blood levels of Vitamin D if available.

Date proposal received: 
Thursday, 4 August, 2011
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 4 August, 2011
Keywords: 
Nutrition, Diet, Vitamin D
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