Calcium Intake among Myanmar Residing in Bago, Kayin, and Yangon Areas
- Author:
Phyu Phyu Aung
;
Mya Ohnmar
;
Moh Moh Hlaing
;
Moe Thida Kyaw
;
Aye Aye Than
;
Theingi Thwin
;
Tin Khine Myint
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Calcium intake, food sources, Myanmar
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2010;16(1):91-100
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A cross-sectional survey combined with 24-hour dietary recall and food diary was undertaken to assess the calcium intake of the Myanmar population. The
study was conducted from November 2003 to October 2005. A total of 886 subjects of both sexes aged above 2 years from three States and Divisions (Bago, Kayin,
and Yangon) of Myanmar were included in the study. The major measures were mean daily calcium intake (mg/day) and major sources of calcium in the diet.
Overall mean calcium intake was 197+13mg/day (2-9 years), 421+2mg/day (10-19 years), 399+21 mg/day (20-49 years), and 383+25mg/day (>50 years) for males,
while the corresponding values for females were 207+17 mg/day, 366+19 mg/day, 387+16 mg/day, and 327 +19 mg/day. Calcium intake was less than 80% of the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for Myanmar for ages 2-9 years and
10-29 years in all the study areas, and for the 50 years and above age group in Yangon. Fish paste was found to be the major source of calcium. Milk and milk
products contributed very little to total calcium intake, contributing 2.1% for residents in Yangon, 5.1% in Pa-an and none in Bago. Consumption of calciumrich
foods, particularly milk and milk products, should be encouraged among the Myanmar people. Towards this end, appropriate nutrition education materials should be developed for promotional purposes.
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