What are American children eating? Implications for public policy

Article Abstract:

The change in health and demographic composition of the US population has led to changes in the food consumption patterns of American children. According to surveys, children's calorie consumption has been constant or declining since 1970s. While most children meet nutritional requirements, many are not getting enough iron or calcium. Increasing intake of nutrients is not related to family income, and obesity is significantly related to dietary habits. It appears that dietary guidelines suggesting that less than 30% of calories come from fat do not adversely affect growth rates amongst children.

Reports, Children, Surveys, Child welfare, Nutrition surveys

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Educating consumers regarding choices for fat reduction

Article Abstract:

There has been a wide variety of government campaigns promoting dietary guidelines and nutrition guidance since 1894. A recent report concerning nutritional education found that successful programs include behavior modification and strategies to attain change as a goal, incorporated positive motivation techniques, involved individual and their communities and built health-enhancing environments.

Methods, Nutritionists, Nutrition counseling

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Dietary fat consumption and health

Article Abstract:

Dietary recommendations can have unforeseen consequences, therefore a change in dietary recommendations should be thoroughly evaluated for its scientific foundation. This study reviews current epidemiologic, metabolic and clinical data on the role of fat reduction in preventing chronic diseases. It also evaluates 30-year consumption trends in American diets.

Nutrition, Nutritional requirements

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