Calcium intake in the Moroccan adolescents

• Main Authors: El-houcine Sebbar (Author), Hicham Sam (Author), Ennouamane Saalaoui (Author), Mohammed Choukri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Therapy - Peertechz Publications, 2017-11-11.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p><strong>Purpose</strong>: Calcium needs vary in function with age, sex and individuals. Needs are increased in adolescents. The aim of our work is to evaluate the calcium intake in the Moroccan adolescents. <strong>Methods</strong>: The version translated into Arabic dialect Fardellone questionnaire is tested on a sample of 257 Moroccan adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years old.</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: The study population includes 43% female (n = 111), 57% of male (n = 146). The mean calcium intake was 5991 mg per week, a daily consumption of 855 mg per day. The assessment of calcium intake showed a deficiency, and the average consumption of calcium per day is significantly lower than the recommended daily amount for this population. The comparison of both gender found a deficit higher among females than males.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Evaluation of the calcium intake is an essential tool for better management of metabolic bone diseases.</p>