Dietary Patterns and Feeding Behavior of Infants in Croatia: Findings from the National Food Consumption Survey on Infants and Children.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: To prevent nutritional depletion and impaired weight status in infants, targeted public health policies and prevention programs based on scientific evidence are needed. This study provides an overview of the dietary patterns and feeding behavior of infants in Croatia as part of the National Food Consumption Survey on Infants and Children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted following the EU Menu methodology and included 322 healthy infants (54% boys; aged 3 months up to 12 months) from Croatia. Two-day dietary records were collected and analyzed using NutriCro 2.0 software. Results: The daily energy intake of infants was on average 886 ± 219 kcal, mainly from carbohydrates (47.0%), followed by fat (41.6%) and protein (9.9%). The mai

SUBMITTER: Ilic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature