Seventy two Southeast Asian refugee children, age 2-60 months, were examined using 24-hour dietary recalls, hemoglobin or hematocrit measurements, and height and weight measurements. The mean nutrient intake was considered adequate as compared to the NRC RDA. Several children had consumed a number of servings of highly fortified breakfast cereal thus consuming the highest levels of nutrients. Those with the lowest nutrient intakes were older infants who consumed formula exclusively. The iron status was considered adequate with the mean hemoglobin at 12g and hematocrit at 37.2%. On NCHS references over two-thirds of the children were considered stunted in height. However, by Thailand references less than one-fourth would be considered stunted. Iron status and growth status were considered to be adequate given the ethnic background and early experience. The mothers' beliefs about foods leading to excessive intake of highly fortified foods as well as prolonged infant formula feeding need further investigation. © 1986 Pergamon Journals Ltd.

Food intake diet Southeast Asian Refugee Children Nutrition Status Iron Status Growth

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