P-40 24-Hour Dietary Recall Nutrition Survey in St. Kitts and Nevis
Author(s):
L Duncan-Matthew, H C Chen, H Laws , S Isles
Year of Presentation:
2024
Objective: To assess individual food consumption patterns, energy and nutrient intakes in the adult population aged (18 to 65 years old) using the 24-Hour Dietary Recall (24-HDR) method.
Methods: A 24-Hour Dietary Recall Nutrition Survey and demographic characteristics were assessed through home visits conducted between February and March 2023. Nutrient intake was calculated using an Automated Self-Administered 24-hour dietary recall system.
Results: A total of 213 residents were included in the study, with 19% identified as overweight and 58.3% as obese. After considering the important covariates, the risk of lower fruit consumption significantly increased with age (aOR= 1.03; 95% CI = 1.00–1.06). Compared with people who were married, those who were single were more likely to have lower fruit consumption (aOR = 2.15; 95% CI = 1.01–4.57). Additionally, those engaging in physical activity 3~4 times/week were less likely to have lower fruit consumption (aOR = 0.35; 95% CI = 0.13–0.94) than those without a physical activity habit. Unexpectedly, the daily calorie intake was below the Pan American Health Organization's (PAHO) recommended levels whereas nearly 60% of subjects were obese. Furthermore, the median sodium intake of 2,915 mg surpasses the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended levels, while the potassium intake of 2,044 mg falls below the WHO’s recommended levels.
Conclusion: This study highlights the residents' intake of excessive sodium and insufficient potassium in St Kitts and Nevis and stresses the importance of interventions aimed at improving the dietary pattern, which may prevent chronic diseases, especially hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.