MACRONUTRIENTS, CHOLESTEROL, SODIUM AND FIBER INTAKES OF 1-10-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN BY AGE, GENDER AND RACE

Intakes of energy, macronutrients, cholesterol, sodium and dietary fib er were evaluated among 1-10 year old US children stratified by age, g ender and race. The USDA's 1989-91 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes b y Individuals (CSFII) data sets supplied the study sample. Caregivers of 1,895 children residing in the 48 conterminous states provided one 24-hour recall and two 1-day food records to describe the children's d ietary intake. Blacks compared to Whites and females compared to males consumed less energy. Children consumed 46-52%, 15-17%, 34-38%, 13-15 %, 5-6%, 12-15% of energies from carbohydrates, proteins, fats, satura ted fat, polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat, respectively. In takes of fat, saturated fat and cholesterol (mg/1000 Kcal) exceeded cu rrent recommendations. Intake ratio of polyunsaturated fat to saturate d fat was lower than recommendation. Cholesterol intakes were higher a nd dietary fiber intakes were lower among Blacks compared to Whites. D ietary patterns of children were less favorable for cardiovascular hea lth. To achieve recommended intake patterns, significant modifications are needed in children's diets concerning fat, sodium and fiber. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.