Calcium intake in the Moroccan adolescents

Journal Title: Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Therapy - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Purpose: Calcium needs vary in function with age, sex and individuals. Needs are increased in adolescents. The aim of our work is to evaluate the calcium intake in the Moroccan adolescents. Methods: The version translated into Arabic dialect Fardellone questionnaire is tested on a sample of 257 Moroccan adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years old.

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Sebbar El-houcine, Sam Hicham, Saalaoui Ennouamane, Choukri Mohammed

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  • EP ID EP545092
  • DOI 10.17352/jfsnt.000010
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Sebbar El-houcine, Sam Hicham, Saalaoui Ennouamane, Choukri Mohammed (2017). Calcium intake in the Moroccan adolescents. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Therapy, 3(1), 20-22. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-545092