The present study aimed to investigate the nutritional intake status of Macao secondary school students. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Food consumption of four hundred and twenty- four secondary school students was obtained by using a semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Data was analyzed through independent-samples T test by SPSS. Percentages of overweight and obesity in male and female were 27.9% and 17.8% respectively. Compared with the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), the average daily energy intake of male younger than 14 years old was 300 kcal higher than the recommended level, mainly due to double intake of protein. For female, all groups showed insufficient energy intake because of low carbohydrates intake. Both genders were unable to meet the appropriate dietary fiber intake of 25 g. Other nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium and iodine were also under recommended levels. It is suggested that secondary school students in Macao should pay more attention to the intake requirements of energy and various nutrients for their age groups, in order to maintain balanced dietary patterns and healthy dietary behaviors. Moreover, further evaluation of nutritional intake status is required to formulate suitable nutritional approaches for adolescents in Macao.
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