Research
Mixed
Data on dietary intakes for infants, young children, school-age children, older adults, and pregnant/lactating women is significantly sparse, with less than one-third of surveys including this information.
Recognize that dietary data for vulnerable populations (infants, children, older adults, pregnant/lactating women) is often missing. This limits our ability to assess their specific dietary needs and health risks accurately.
StrongQualifiesHIGH confidence
Less than one-third of surveys had dietary intake data on infants (age 0 to <2 years), young children (2 to <6 years), school age children (6 to 10 years), older adults (70+ years) and pregnant/lactating women or by education level.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of 1220 surveys.
Source
Global Dietary Database 2017: data availability and gaps on 54 major foods, beverages and nutrients among 5.6 million children and adults from 1220 surveys worldwide
Victoria Miller et al. · BMJ Global Health · 2021
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