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Dietary Intakes at Child-Care Centers in Central Texas Fail to Meet Food Guide Pyramid Recommendations

Authors :
Padget, Alison
Briley, Margaret E.
Source :
Journal of the American Dietetic Association. May2005, Vol. 105 Issue 5, p790-793. 4p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare the dietary intakes of children who attend child-care centers with the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children. Three-day dietary records were obtained for 50 children ages 3 to 5 years old who attended nine child-care centers in central Texas. Dietary intakes during child care were measured by a researcher, and dietary intakes at home were recorded by a parent. During child care, the 3-year-old children consumed sufficient fruits and meat/alternates, but not sufficient grains, vegetables, or dairy to meet two thirds of Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children recommendations. The 4- and 5-year-old children only consumed sufficient dairy. Ninety-one percent (20 of 22) of the 3-year-old children met two thirds of their estimated energy requirements during child care, compared with 5% (1 of 20) of 4-year-old children and 25% (2 of 8) of 5-year-old children. Intakes at home did not compensate for lack of grain and vegetable consumption during child care. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028223
Volume :
105
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19664906
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2005.02.002