Urban Egyptian Women Aged 19–30 Years Display Nutrition Transition-Like Dietary Patterns with High Energy and Sodium Intakes and Insufficient Iron Vitamin D and Folate Intakes

摘要

Recent changes in Egyptian dietary habits can be attributed to more urban and sedentary lifestyles and to alterations in the dietary and economic context. The mean BMI of Egyptian women is one of the highest worldwide, and 50% have iron deficiency.