İstanbul’da Bulunan Anaokulu Menülerinin Beslenme Önerilerine Uygunluğu ve Yemek Çeşitliliği

This descriptive research was carried out in randomly selected 210 kindergartens 7 districts sides of Istanbul. The study aimed to examine the characteristics preschool menus and compare them nutritional requirements children. Meals served breakfast, lunch, snacks were determined portions energy content is calculated. nutrient compared Dietary Guidelines for Turkey meet daily requirements. 21.4% that provided food reported dietitians planned menu. mean percentages meeting recommendations afternoon meals 26.18%, 29.54%, 6.48% respectively. Of those kindergarten most convenient consumption (94.3%); they a variety terms consistency (85.2%) pattern (68.1%). dietary fiber insufficient recommendations. offer sweetened fruit juices, salads less than Kindergarten should contain more whole grains vegetables provide fiber.