Diets of healthy Swedish children 4-24 months old. III. Nutrient intake.
In a semi-longitudinal investigation comprising a total of 81 infants studied at one or more of the ages 4, 9, 15 and 24 months, the food intake was recorded on three consecutive days at 4 months and on seven consecutive days at 9, 15 and 24 months (40, 40, 38 and 40 infants, respectively in the four age groups). The formula-fed 4-month-old infants had a markedly higher intake of all nutrients, except fat and retinol, than the breast-fed ones. In the three oldest age groups the nutrient intake was high as compared with RDA. The protein intake was exceptionally high. Median intakes that were definitely lower than RDA were noted only for vitamin D, iron and zinc. The nutrient density changed from the age of 9 to 24 months, indicating a transition during that period from infant to adult food habits.
D000367:Age Factors; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D013548:Sweden