Differences in energy and nutrient‐intake among <scp>G</scp>reek children between 1992/93 and 2006/07

Smpokos, Emmanouel; Linardakis, Manolis; Papadaki, Angeliki; Theodorou, Apostolos; Havenetidis, Konstantinos; Kafatos, Anthony

doi:10.1111/jhn.12122

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“…Dietary fibre density in the studied children’s diets was higher than in Cretan children [11] but similar to dietary fibre density in the diets of Belgian 4–6.5-year-olds [9]. In British 4-10-year-olds [8] and British 7-year-olds [33], intake of non-starch polysaccharides was analysed so the comparison is not possible.…”

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“…Although the studied 6-year-olds exceeded the recommendations on fat intake, energy from fat was the lowest compared to children from other European countries: France [15], Great Britain [7,8,33], Greece [11,40], Portugal [34] and Spain [12-14]. It is important to note that intake of energy from fat was the highest in Greek children [40] and Cretan children [11], as well as Spanish 6-7-year-olds [12,13], reaching 40% and more energy from this macronutrient.…”

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“…It is important to note that intake of energy from fat was the highest in Greek children [40] and Cretan children [11], as well as Spanish 6-7-year-olds [12,13], reaching 40% and more energy from this macronutrient. Only in Belgian 4–6.5-year-olds [9] and Polish 4-6-year-olds [6], intake of energy from fat was lower than in the studied 6-year-olds, but only Belgian children met the recommendations [9].…”

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“…Excessive intake of energy from saturated fatty acids was observed also in the diets of children in Belgium [9], France [15], Great Britain [7,8,33], Greece [11,40], Portugal [34], Spain [12,14] and the United States [16], as well as in the previously studied Polish children [6]. Intake of energy from polyunsaturated fatty acids was lower than the recommended also in the diets of Belgian 4–6.5-year-olds [9], British children [8,33], Cretan children [11], Polish 4-6-year-olds [6], Portuguese 7-9-year-olds [34] and Spanish 6-9-year-olds [14], and adequate only in the diets of Spanish 6-7-year-olds [12]. Intake of energy from monounsaturated fatty acids in the studied 6-year-olds was much lower than in Cretan children [11], Spanish 6-7-year-olds [12] and Spanish 6-9-year-olds [14], lower than in Polish 4-6-year-olds [6] and Portuguese 7-9-year-olds [34], similar to British children [8,33], but higher than in Belgian 4–6.5-year-olds [9].…”

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Dietary intake in 6-year-old children from southern Poland: part 1 - energy and macronutrient intakes

Merkiel

2014

BMC Pediatr

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BackgroundThe studies on dietary intake in Polish children are sparse and the information about dietary intake in 6-year-olds in Europe is limited. The published studies on dietary intake in children rarely provide information on the intake of animal protein, plant protein and water. The purpose of the study was to analyse energy and macronutrient intakes in 6-year-old children from southern Poland.MethodsThe studied population comprised 120 children, 64 girls and 56 boys. Energy and macronutrient intakes were estimated from a three-day food record. Weight and height were measured, and body mass index was calculated.ResultsIntakes of energy (kJ, kcal), plant protein (g), total fat (g), saturated fatty acids (g, % of energy, g/1000 kcal), monounsaturated fatty acids (g) and starch (g, % of energy, g/1000 kcal) were significantly higher in boys, while intakes of sucrose (% of energy, g/1000 kcal) and total water (g/1000 kcal) were significantly higher in girls. The children’s diets were characterised by excessive intake of total fat, saturated fatty acids, sucrose, and by inadequate intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids, available carbohydrates and starch.ConclusionsThe observed adverse characteristics of the children’s diets are similar to those observed in the diets of children in other European countries and show the need to work out a common educational programme to improve nutrition in young European children. It is also important to provide the lacking information about the intake of animal protein, plant protein and water in young children.

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confidence: 92%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Dietary intake in 6-year-old children from southern Poland: part 1 - energy and macronutrient intakes

Merkiel

2014

BMC Pediatr

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Food and nutrient intakes and compliance with recommendations in school-aged children in Ireland: findings from the National Children’s Food Survey II (2017–2018) and changes since 2003–2004.

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The childhood years represent a period of increased nutrient requirements during which a balanced diet is important to ensure optimal growth and development. The aim of this study was to examine food and nutrient intakes and compliance with recommendations in school-aged children in Ireland and to examine changes over time. Analyses were based on two National Children’s Food Surveys; NCFS (2003-04) (n 594) and NCFS II (2017-18) (n 600) which estimated food and nutrient intakes in nationally representative samples of children (5-12y) using weighed food records (NCFS: 7-d; NCFS II: 4-d). This study found that nutrient intakes among school-aged children in Ireland are generally in compliance with recommendations; however this population group have higher intakes of saturated fat, free sugars and salt, and lower intakes of dietary fibre than recommended. Furthermore, significant proportions have inadequate intakes of vitamin D, calcium, iron and folate. Some of the key dietary changes that have occurred since the NCFS (2003-04) include decreased intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juice, milk and potatoes, and increased intakes of wholemeal/brown bread, high fibre ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, porridge, pasta and whole fruit. Future strategies to address the nutrient gaps identified among this population group could include the continued promotion of healthy food choices (including education around ‘healthy’ lifestyles and food marketing restrictions); improvements of the food supply through reformulation (fat, sugar, salt, dietary fibre); food fortification for micronutrients of concern (voluntary or mandatory) and/or nutritional supplement recommendations (for nutrients unlikely to be sufficient from food intake alone).

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Comprehensive dietary evaluation of Italian primary school children: food consumption and intake of energy, nutrients and phenolic compounds

Rosi

Mena

Castello

et al. 2020

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

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Differences in energy and nutrient‐intake among Greek children between 1992/93 and 2006/07

Abstract: The intake of several macronutrients (protein, TTFA, total and saturated fat) in this sample of children did not meet the recommended intakes in either time period.

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Dietary intake in 6-year-old children from southern Poland: part 1 - energy and macronutrient intakes

Dietary intake in 6-year-old children from southern Poland: part 1 - energy and macronutrient intakes

Food and nutrient intakes and compliance with recommendations in school-aged children in Ireland: findings from the National Children’s Food Survey II (2017–2018) and changes since 2003–2004.

Comprehensive dietary evaluation of Italian primary school children: food consumption and intake of energy, nutrients and phenolic compounds

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