Diet habits and nutritional value of children 6 to 9 years old with peptic ulcer at the National Children's Hospital
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Assessing children's dietary intake with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is essential for identifying nutritional risk factors and developing appropriate dietary interventions to support effective treatment. This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 75 children aged 6 to 9 years old diagnosed with PUD at the National Children's Hospital from January 2023 to December 2023, to evaluate the frequency of consumption of food types and the nutritional value of their diet. Among the 75 children included in the study, the majority (76%) was males. 24-hour dietary analysis revealed that fiber intake only met 13.7 – 20.75% of the recommended daily intake according to age and gender . The diet was deficient in several essential micronutrients, including calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Regarding food consumption patterns, about 70% of children consumed vegetables daily. In contrast, fruit and fruit juices were consumed less frequently, mostly weekly or monthly. 52% of children consumed fresh milk daily, whereas the proportion of children who did not consume milk ranged from 10.7% to 90.7%, depending on the type of milk.
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Vitamin, dietary intake, peptic ulcer, children
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