Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy

Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy

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Main Author: Paxton, Kaitlyn D.
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2013
Subjects:
Nutrition
Infants
Toddlers
Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy and Nutrient Adequacy
Longitudinal
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367942428
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin13679424282021-08-03T05:23:24Z Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy Paxton, Kaitlyn D. Nutrition Infants Toddlers Dietary Reference Intakes Energy and Nutrient Adequacy Longitudinal Background: The first 2 years of life are important for growth and development of children, but there is not much food and nutrient intake data available for this population. The purpose of this study is to assess energy and nutrient intake from food only, including breast milk and formula, in infants through toddlerhood, and identify deficiencies and excesses of nutrients when compared to the Institute of Medicine's Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).Methods: This longitudinal cohort study followed 60 infants over 18 months. Three-day food records were collected at six weeks, and six, 12, and 18 months of age and analyzed for energy and nutrient intakes. The mean, range of intake, and the percent of the recommendation met was calculated for both energy and macronutrients. The percentage of those who did not meet the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) or Adequate Intake (AI) and the percentage with intakes above the Upper Intake Levels (UL), for specific vitamins and minerals, were also calculated. Results: Energy and macronutrient levels met or exceeded 100% of the recommendation at all time points with the exception of: carbohydrates at six weeks of age which met 91% and fiber at 18 months which met only 51% of the recommendation. More than 50% of the sample did not meet DRI recommendations for: magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamins D, E, C, and B6, thiamin and folate at six weeks; vitamin D at six months; vitamins D and E at 12 months and vitamins D, E, and K at 18 months. More than 50% of the sample exceeded UL recommendations for: zinc at six and 12 months; and phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, and niacin at 18 months. Conclusions and Implications: Healthcare professionals may want to monitor the diet of infants and toddlers more closely for nutritional adequacy. 2013-10-15 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367942428 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367942428 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Nutrition
Infants
Toddlers
Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy and Nutrient Adequacy
Longitudinal
spellingShingle Nutrition
Infants
Toddlers
Dietary Reference Intakes
Energy and Nutrient Adequacy
Longitudinal
Paxton, Kaitlyn D.
Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy
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title Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy
title_short Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy
title_full Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy
title_fullStr Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy
title_full_unstemmed Energy and Nutrient Intake of Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal View of Nutritional Adequacy
title_sort energy and nutrient intake of infants and toddlers: a longitudinal view of nutritional adequacy
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