Challenges in Achieving Adequate Dietary Status of Women

NCT06745817 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2025-03-19

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Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the dietary habits of women of reproductive age (20-49 years). We aim to obtain epidemiological data on the intake and adequacy of key macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as to explore associations with various health indicators. Additionally, we will focus on the nutritional status of subgroups with specific dietary practices, such as vegetarians and vegans.

Conditions

  • Nutritional Status
  • Nutrient Deficiency
  • Micronutrient Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
  • Folic Acid Deficiency
  • Iron-deficiency
  • Diet
  • Dermis Density
  • Dermis Thickness
  • Skin Elasticity
  • Body Composition
  • Physical Activity

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Assessement of nutritional status

Assessment of socio-demographic parameters, anthropometric and body composition parameters, food intake (dietary recalls, food propensity questionnaire) and nutritional status (blood biomarkers)

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Dermis density and thickness

Dermis density and thickness will be measured using ultrasonography with Cortex DermaLab 20 MHz US probe.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Skin elasticity

Skin elasticity will be measured using Cortex DermaLab elasticity probe.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Body composition measurement

Body composition will be measured using Biostat Multiscan 5000.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Screening questionnaire

Screening questionnaire: assessment of socio-demographic parameters, use of food supplements, health status, dietary habits

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Public Health, Slovenia

    collaborator OTHER_GOV
  • VIST - Faculty of Applied Sciences

    collaborator OTHER
  • Institute of Nutrition, Slovenia (Nutris)

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Katja Zmitek, PhD · Nutrition Institute, Ljubljana

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-06
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Slovenia

Study Locations

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