New findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study 2008.
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The purpose of this chapter is to describe the infant feeding practices among infants and toddlers (aged 0-24 months) and to describe food group consumption patterns of these infants and young children (0-48 months) participating in the 2008 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS). The FITS 2008 is a cross-sectional survey of a national sample of US children (n = 3,273). Results indicate a longer duration of breastfeeding; however, 17% of infants received cow's milk before the recommended age of one year. Introduction of complementary foods also appears to be delayed until about 4-6 months. There was a decline in consumption of infant cereal after 8 months that may be contributing to iron deficiencies in the 9-11 months age group. Consumption of 100% juice (particularly among infants) and the daily consumption of desserts or candy, sweetened beverages (particularly among 12-to 20-month-olds), and salty snacks is lower than in the 2002 survey. Overall, 10-20 and 30% of children were not consuming any fruit or vegetable, respectively, in a given day. More preschoolers were drinking 2% milk than whole milk, but about one third were still drinking whole milk. Despite some of these positive changes, improvements in young children's diet still are needed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nestle Nutrition workshop series. Paediatric programme
دوره 68 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011