ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

Abstract

Aim. To assess indicators of nutrition status of children with type 1 diabetes. Materials and methods. The research included 32 children with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at the age of 2-7 years. To analyze the nutrition frequency special questionnaire was used. It allowed assessing the frequency of consuming a product during a certain amount of time, the calorie content of the product, chemical composition of a daily diet, taking into account loss on clearance and loss of components during preparation. The results of received data were compared to norms of physiological needs in nutritious substances and energy for children according to WHO. Results and discussion. Average intake of fats by children of 2-3 years old - 74,0 g/d, which is higher than normal value by 60%; 3-5 years old children received 118,64 g/ that was higher by 89,35%; children of 6-7years old received 126,48 g/d, where increase of the value was by 92,4% mainly through cholesterol and saturated fatty acids. Conclusion. The results of the research show that it is important to correct the diet and include deficient macro and micronutrients and mineral complexes (Vitamin A, B9, D).