Today's dietary patterns of infants and toddlers
person
Dr. Johanna Dwyer
schedule
20 min watch
Topic(s):
Growth & Development
Nutrition Health & Wellness
Malnutrition
Summary
Eating patterns of 6-24 month olds in the USA , Mexico and China fall short compared to recommendations. Changes in feeding patterns needed include more dietary diversity, more vegetables and fruits, and much less sweet foods and beverages. Excesses in calories, sodium, and added sugar, filling micronutrient gaps in subgroups and choices of developmentally appropriate foods need attention.
