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Preschool Children in Childcare Settings Do Not Consume a Healthy Diet Despite Menus that Meet Recommended Dietary Sta...
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Preschool Children in Childcare Settings Do Not Consume a Healthy Diet Despite Menus that Meet Recommended Dietary Sta...
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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Abstract
Purpose/Objective: To compare preschool lunch menus that meet dietary guidelines to what is actually served and consumed. Methods: Fifty-two preschool children (mean±SD, age 3y and 10m ± 8m) from a university early childhood center participated in the 10-week study. Dietary intake was measured by a registered dietitian using direct observation for pre and post meal analysis. Energy and nutrient content was completed using Food Processor Nutrition Analysis by ESHA. Results: There was a significant (p
