Iron Intake in Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian Females (20-25 years): A Comparison across BMI Categories and Socio-economic Status using Three Dietary Assessment Tools.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 200
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- To assess and compare the average dietary iron intake (total, heme, and non-heme) among vegetarian and non-vegetarian females aged 20–25 years, across different BMI categories and socio-economic statuses.
研究概览
简要总结
This observational cross-sectional study aims to assess and compare the iron intake among vegetarian and non-vegetarian females aged 20–25 years residing in Mumbai and Thane regions. A total of 200 participants will be included. The study will evaluate dietary iron intake using three dietary assessment tools, 3Day Dietary Record, Food Frequency Questionnaire, and Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women. The study will also assess the influence of BMI and socio-economic status on iron intake and bioavailability. Factors such as dietary enhancers and inhibitors will be analyzed to understand their effect on iron absorption. No intervention is involved in the study.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20.00 Year(s) 至 25.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •Females aged 20 to 25 years residing in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Thane district, belonging to middle income group.
- •participants should be following vegetarian or nonvegetarian diet for at least one year.
- •must be willing to share dietary information and provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •Pregnant and lactating women, individuals on iron supplements, those with chronic infections in the past six months (e.g., tuberculosis, malaria), and individuals with non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, kidney disorders, or liver disorders.
结局指标
主要结局
To assess and compare the average dietary iron intake (total, heme, and non-heme) among vegetarian and non-vegetarian females aged 20–25 years, across different BMI categories and socio-economic statuses.
时间窗: Dietary iron intake will be assessed once at baseline, using the 3-Day Dietary Record, Food Frequency Questionnaire, and Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W).
次要结局
- To evaluate the influence of dietary enhancers (vitamin C, vitamin A) & inhibitors (phytates, polyphenols, calcium, tea/coffee) on iron bioavailability.(These factors will be assessed once at baseline, at the time of dietary assessment using the 3-Day Dietary Record (3DDR) & Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ).)
研究者
Ifra Shaikh
Dr. BMN College of Home Science