Child Nutrition Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim was to evaluate the relationship between dietary AGE intake and sleep quality and some nutrient intake of healthy children aged 3-5 years registered in various nurseries in Ankara. The main question that the study aimed to answer is: Does dietary AGE intake affect sleep quality in preschool children? 304 children (140 girls, 164 boys) were included in the study. According to the SDSC scale, 67.5% of the participants were at risk of sleep disorders. The dAGE intake of children at risk of sleep disorders was significantly higher compared to children with normal sleep status.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Karabuk University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 5 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Individuals must be between 3-5 years old Individuals must participate in the study voluntarily Individuals must not have cognitive dysfunction They must be able to answer the survey questions
Exclusion criteria
Individuals are not 3-5 years old Individuals do not want to participate in the study voluntarily Individuals have cognitive dysfunction Inability to answer survey questions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| sleep quality | Baseline | To categorize sleep disturbances in children, the psychometric properties were evaluated using the 27-item Likert-type rating scale, the SDSC. The total score is 26 - 130. As the score increases, sleep quality deteriorates. |
| dAGE intake | Baseline | Dietary AGE measurements were calculated based on the database of Uribarri et al. A 24-hour retrospective food consumption record was obtained from the children. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed