Intake In Preschool Children Research Articles

Effects of Milk or Water on Lunch Intake in Preschool Children

In Sweden, milk and milk products are important sources of daily energy intake but the role of milk with preschool lunch meals has been debated frequently and water is often alternatively given today. We studied the effects of milk or water on lunch energy intake. Water or milk alternatively was served in a controlled, within-subject design on 12 occasions to 36 children aged 4–6 years, and energy intake was analysed at an individual level in three typical preschool lunches with a varying degree of preference among the children. When milk was given with the meals, a mean additional energy intake of 17% (p<0·0001) was found. The pattern was similar among boys and girls and irrespective of the lunch dish served. However, for the least preferred dish (fish with potatoes) milk helped to increase the energy intake by 26%. Physical activity measured as MET units (energy expenditure/body weight), atmosphere at the table as registered by a three-graded scale, and meal duration did not differ with meals or milk/water. Milk with preschool lunch meals seems to be a significant source of energy to achieve nutritional goals for this group of children.

Relationship between blood lead and dietary iron intake in preschool children: A cross-sectional study

The relationship between dietary iron intake and blood lead levels in urban preschool children was investigated in a cross-sectional study of 299 children from 9 months to 5 years old. Mothers of children attending the University of Maryland Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic volunteered for the children and themselves to join the study. The data collected included nutritional status, socioeconomic status, medical history, and potential sources of lead exposure. Blood samples from all participants were evaluated for levels of blood lead, serum iron (ferritin), free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, calcium, and hematocrit. The average blood lead level (standard deviation) in the studied population was 11.4 (73) μg/dL. With multiple linear and logistic regression analyses to adjust for covariates, a negative association ( P = 0.03) between blood lead and dietary iron intake was found. This finding is consistent with similar results from experimental studies. It is concluded that there is evidence that higher dietary iron intake is associated with lower blood lead among urban preschool children in the studied population.

Comparison of Dietary Intake Methods with Young Children

To select a valid method for obtaining dietary intake of preschool children, food intake of 17 children (8 in daycare programs and 9 in home care) was measured for three days. Each day, home caregivers and daycare staff were asked to recall what the child had eaten during the previous 24 hours. After the third day, the Willett Food Frequency Questionnaire was administered to assess intake during the preceding seven days, which included the three days of measured foods. There were no significant differences between means from measured and recalled intake. Although the children's gender and care status (daycare versus home care) made no difference in measured intake, there were significant differences in recalled intake for energy and percent of calories from saturated fat. In this study the questionnaire did not provide an accurate assessment of measured intake and could not replace the dietary recall.

Dietary bulk as a limiting factor for nutrient intake in pre-school children: IV. Effect of digestive enzymes on the viscosity of starch-based weaning foods.

Dietary bulk as a limiting factor for nutrient intake in pre-school children: IV. Effect of digestive enzymes on the viscosity of starch-based weaning foods.

Dietary bulk as a limiting factor for nutrient intake in pre-school children. A problem description.

Journal Article Dietary Bulk as a Limiting Factor for Nutrient Intake in Pre-School Children: 1. A Problem Description Get access BJÖRN G. LJUNGQVIST, BJÖRN G. LJUNGQVIST Tanzania Food and Nutrition CentreDar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar OLOF MELLANDER, OLOF MELLANDER Department of Medical BiochemistryGöteborg, Sweden Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar ULF S. O. SVANBERG ULF S. O. SVANBERG * Department of Medical BiochemistryGöteborg, Sweden *To whom requests for reprints should be addressed Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, Volume 27, Issue 2, April 1981, Pages 68–73, https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/27.2.68 Published: 01 April 1981

Relationship between the nutritional efficacy of a rice and bean diet and energy intake in preschool children

Nitrogen balance and urea excretion were measured in a group of 4- to 6-year-old children receiving a rice and bean diet providing 1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day and three levels of calories. With diets providing 2300 and 3000 kcal/day, nitrogen retention was 41.19 ± 29.04 and 53.30 ± 18.46 mg/kg of body weight per day, respectively. With 1400 kcal/ day, diet nitrogen retention decreased to 25.38 ± 13.88 mg/kg body weight and urea nitrogen excretion increased. The importance of adequate caloric intake for optimum utilization of dietary protein from a rice and bean diet for growing children is demonstrated.

Measuring dietary intake in pre-school children

Measuring dietary intake in pre-school children

Food acceptance and nutrient intake of preschool children

Summary The nutritive value of foods consumed at the noon meal and morning snack by preschool children 3 to 5 years of age was calculated from weight diets. Mean dietary intakes except for calories, iron, and thiamin equaled or exceeded one-third of the RDA. The proportion of the caloric and nutrient intake provided by the various food groups reflected the preferences of the children for certain foods. Vegetables were eaten sparingly. A food information program increased the mean intake of four test vegetables.

How Do Snacks Affect Total Caloric Intake of Preschool Children?

How Do Snacks Affect Total Caloric Intake of Preschool Children?