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Assessing dietary intake among infants and toddlers 0–24 months of age in Baltimore, Maryland
Author(s) -
Sharma Sangita,
Butler J Lauren,
Budd Nadine,
Chinyanga Yvonne T,
Rushovich Berenice,
Mukhina Galina L,
Gittelsohn Joel,
Caballero Benjamin
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.603.10
Ten percent of US infants are at or above the 95 th percentile for weight and dietary intake during infancy has been linked to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity. To characterize dietary intake among infants and toddlers aged 0–24 months in Baltimore, Maryland, 24‐hour dietary recalls were collected from primary caretakers in area health clinics. Data were analyzed to estimate nutrient intake and determine the most frequently reported foods and top contributors to energy and selected nutrients. The study sample included 45 boys and 39 girls (response rate 61%). Mean daily energy intakes were 677 kcal, 988 kcal, and 1,123 kcal for infants and toddlers 0–6 months, 7–12 months, and 13–24 months, respectively. Mean intakes for all nutrients among infants and toddlers 0–12 months were ≥ dietary reference intakes (DRI), while toddlers 13–24 months, did not meet DRI for dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, D and E. Breastfeeding occurred in 33%, 0%, and 3% of infants and toddlers 0–6 months, 7–12 months, and 13–24 months, respectively. Formula was the most frequently reported food as well as the top contributor to energy intake among infants 0–12 months. Among 13–24 month olds, cow's milk, pasta, and unsweetened drinks were the top three energy sources. These results were used to inform the Growing Leaps and Bounds program aimed at early obesity prevention among this study population. This project was supported by the Dannon Institute.