RESEARCH PAPER
Methods chosen by parents of preschoolers to prevent vitamin D deficiency
| 1 | Instytut Pielęgniarstwa, Państwowa Medyczna Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Opolu,
Dyrektor Instytutu Pielęgniarstwa – mgr M. Wojtal |
| 2 | Dieta Plus. Poradnictwo Żywieniowe i Dietetyczne w Opolu,
Kierownik – mgr J. Gruszka |
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Med Srod. 2015;18(2):26–31
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Results of the epidemiologic studies conducted over recent years indicate vitamin D deficiency, especially among children and young people. The following factors affecting occurrence of vitamin D deficiencygrowth should be mentioned: improper lifestyle, using UV filters and inadequate vitamin D intake. The aim of the research was an attempt to evaluate action carried out as part of preschoolers' vitamin d deficiency prophylaxis taken by their parents.
Material and Methods:
The research was conducted in 2014. The group contained 118 parents of children aged 4–6. The method of the diagnostic survey was utilized in the research with poll used as a technique and author's survey questionnaire provided as a tool. The obtained results of the research underwent statistical analysis. In order to define the existence of the differences or correlations between analyzed immeasurable parameters, chi–square test was used.
Results:
Most of the interviewed parents supply their children with fish; 14.4% (n=17) do this 2–3 a week; 8.5% (n=10) would never serve their children fish. Whole milk, cheese and eggs were most frequently chosen among products containing vitamin D. Children of 93.2% (n=110) of the interviewed parents spend at least two hours a day outdoors from April to September. However, less than 89.8% (n=106) of the parents state that that children’s skin is protected with UV sunscreen at the time. 14.4% (n=17) of the interviewed parents provide their kids with vitamin D on a daily basis, all year around. Cod liver oil is the most common preparation chosen by parents who declared vitamin D supplementation.
Conclusions:
On-going education of parents concerning nutrition principles of children seems necessary as they are responsible for cultivating good eating habits among the young.
Results of the epidemiologic studies conducted over recent years indicate vitamin D deficiency, especially among children and young people. The following factors affecting occurrence of vitamin D deficiencygrowth should be mentioned: improper lifestyle, using UV filters and inadequate vitamin D intake. The aim of the research was an attempt to evaluate action carried out as part of preschoolers' vitamin d deficiency prophylaxis taken by their parents.
Material and Methods:
The research was conducted in 2014. The group contained 118 parents of children aged 4–6. The method of the diagnostic survey was utilized in the research with poll used as a technique and author's survey questionnaire provided as a tool. The obtained results of the research underwent statistical analysis. In order to define the existence of the differences or correlations between analyzed immeasurable parameters, chi–square test was used.
Results:
Most of the interviewed parents supply their children with fish; 14.4% (n=17) do this 2–3 a week; 8.5% (n=10) would never serve their children fish. Whole milk, cheese and eggs were most frequently chosen among products containing vitamin D. Children of 93.2% (n=110) of the interviewed parents spend at least two hours a day outdoors from April to September. However, less than 89.8% (n=106) of the parents state that that children’s skin is protected with UV sunscreen at the time. 14.4% (n=17) of the interviewed parents provide their kids with vitamin D on a daily basis, all year around. Cod liver oil is the most common preparation chosen by parents who declared vitamin D supplementation.
Conclusions:
On-going education of parents concerning nutrition principles of children seems necessary as they are responsible for cultivating good eating habits among the young.
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