Today's dietary patterns of infants and toddlers: What needs to change?

Eating patterns of 6-24 month olds in the USA , Mexico and China fall short compared to recommendations. Changes in feeding patterns needed include more dietary diversity, more vegetables and fruits, and much less sweet foods and beverages. Excesses in calories, sodium, and added sugar, filling micronutrient gaps in subgroups and choices of developmentally appropriate foods need attention.