Diet Quality and Nutrient Adequacy Among Polish Children: Findings from the PITNUTS 2024 Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

The past evidence indicates that Polish children's diets frequently deviate from recommendations. The aim of the PITNUTS 2024 study was to provide an updated nationwide assessment of energy and nutrient intake among children aged 5-72 months, evaluate the risk of inadequate intake, and examine the relationship between diet quality patterns and nutritional adequacy.

Methods

PITNUTS 2024 was a cross-sectional study analyzing dietary data from a representative sample of 940 Polish children. Dietary intake was assessed qualitatively and quantitatively. Nutrient adequacy was evaluated using the estimated average requirement or adequate intake cut-point method. Two diet quality scores were developed: the Children's pro-Healthy Diet Score and the Children's no

SUBMITTER: Sawicki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12611091 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature