Trends in intakes and sources of solid fats and added sugars among U.S. children and adolescents: 1994-2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are increasing global concerns about improving the dietary intakes of children and adolescents. In the United States (U.S.), the focus is on reducing energy from foods and beverages that provide empty calories from solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS).

Objective

We examine trends in intakes and sources of solid fat and added sugars among U.S. 2-18 year olds from 1994 to 2010.

Methods

Data from five nationally representative surveys, the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals Surveys (1994-1996) and the What We Eat In America, National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008 and 2009-2010) were used to examine key food sources and energy from solid fats and added sugars. Sample sizes ranged from 2594 to 8259 p

SUBMITTER: Slining MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3713091 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature