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

Growth & Development

15.07.2019

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.

Author(s): Johanna T. Dwyer

Johanna T. Dwyer

Presented at

American Society for Nutrition (ASN) 2019

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