Table 2.
Characteristics and dietary parameters estimated by a semi-quantitative FFQ among Mexican children at two years of age (N=333)
| Variable | Mean (or %) | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) | 49% | |
| Birthweight (kg) | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Birth length (cm) | 50 | 1.8 |
| Weight (kg) | 11.9 | 1.5 |
| Height (cm) | 86.3 | 2.9 |
| Breastfed for 12 months (yes) | 27% | |
| Serum zinc (μg/dl) | 79.6 | 16.1 |
| Zinc deficiency (<65 mg/dl) | 17% | |
| Dietary zinc intake (mg/d) | 8.0 | 2.3 |
| Phytic acid intake (mg/d) | 545.2 | 190.1 |
| Phytate:zinc molar ratio | 6.9 | 2.0 |
| Bioavailable zinc according to WHO (mg/d)a | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| Bioavailable zinc according to IZiNCG (mg/d)b | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| Energy (kcal/d) | 1655.2 | 437.7 |