A Posteriori Dietary Patterns among Children in Sabah: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: A dietary pattern reflects the combination of foods of an individual’s overall eating habits and there is accumulating evidence that dietary patterns are closely associated with health outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the á posteriori dietary patterns among children in Sabah. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2022 to February 2023 in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. A total of 199 children aged 5 to 12 years were recruited. Body weight, height, and body mass index were determined using standard protocols. Dietary intakes were assessed using th... Mehr ...