USING OF 24 HOURS FOOD RECALL METHOD TO STUDY NUTRITIONAL STATE FOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional state for preparatory school students aged from (12-15 years) by using of 24 hours food recall method. Questionnaire results indicated that the content of all meals for energy, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B1(Thiamin), niacin, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus and Zink were less than those of Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA, 1989) for both sexes, while total iron and magnesium for females and vitamin E for males. Results indicated that total protein, carbohydrate, vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin B12, folate and sodium were more than those of RDA for both sexes. The content of total iron and magnesium for males, and vitamin E for females were more than those of RDA. From above mentioned results, that intake extra content from all meals for energy, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B1(Thiamin), niacin, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, Zink for both sexes, while total iron and magnesium for female, and vitamin E for male is recommended.