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Nutrient Intake Patterns in Preschool Children from Inner City Day-Care Centers
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Nutrient Intake Patterns in Preschool Children from Inner City Day-Care Centers
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/192991774247
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Abstract
An elevated body mass index (BMI) early in childhood is known as a predictor for adult obesity and obesity related comorbidities. Three year old obese children have exhibited inflammatory biomarkers linked to chronic diseases, so childhood obesity prevention efforts should start during early years of life. The current study, conducted in the U.S., collected 24 hour nutrient intake through dietary records and compared body weight and intake patterns of children from two daycare centers differing in racial and income levels. Anthropometric and dietary measures were obtained from 74 caregivers (CG) and their children. Each child’s food intake at preschool was observed and recorded by direct observation by graduate students. The home food intake was recorded by the CG. Fifty one CG returned all the dietary records and completed the study. Both center and at home records were combined together to produce the daily nutrient intake data. The...
