Micronutrient Intake and Diet Quality of Overweight/Obese Filipino Adults in the National Capital Region, Philippines

Authors

  • Jade Q. Florento, RND, LPT, MSPH University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna, RND, PhD University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Charina A. Javier, RND, MDE Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Taguig City, Philippines
  • Eldridge B. Ferrer, MSAES Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Taguig City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.10804

Keywords:

food intake, micronutrients, overweight/obesity, nutritional status

Abstract

Objectives. This study aims to describe the micronutrient intake and diet quality of overweight and obese Filipino adults in the National Capital Region (NCR). Specifically, it seeks to assess micronutrient inadequacy among these individuals and analyze differences in food intake based on their sociodemographic profiles and lifestyle habits.

Methods. This analytical cross-sectional study utilized data from the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) conducted in 2018, 2019, and 2021 by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). A total of 3,154 overweight and obese subjects were included. ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests were employed to analyze the food groups consumed by these adults.

Results. Majority of overweight and obese adults were found to be inadequate in vitamin A (81.7%), vitamin C (88.4%), thiamin (62.5%), riboflavin (70.7%), iron (69.8%), and calcium (88.7%). Significant differences were observed in the mean intake of various food groups across different age groups, sexes, civil statuses, wealth quintiles, educational attainments, employment statuses, and smoking and drinking statuses.

Conclusion. Filipino adults who are overweight and obese, and residing in urban settings face significant challenges related to micronutrient inadequacy. When their food intake was assessed based on sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, it was found that their diets were more calorie-dense than nutrient-dense. To address this issue, it is recommended to encourage a wider variety of nutrient-dense foods among overweight and obese adults.

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2024-10-15

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Micronutrient Intake and Diet Quality of Overweight/Obese Filipino Adults in the National Capital Region, Philippines. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2024 Oct. 15 [cited 2025 Apr. 4];. Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/10804