C urrent research shows that children’s eating habits are not consistent with national recommenda- tions (Dennison et al. 1998; Krebs- Smith et al. 1996; McPherson et al. 1995; Muiioz et al. 1997; Reynolds et al. 1999). In general, children’s energy intakes...
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C urrent research shows that children’s eating habits are not consistent with national recommenda- tions (Dennison et al. 1998; Krebs- Smith et al. 1996; McPherson et al. 1995; Muiioz et al. 1997; Reynolds et al. 1999). In general, children’s energy intakes are not much higher than in past years. However, physical activity levels are lower, average fat intakes are still well above 30% of total calo- ries, and fruit and vegetable consump- tion averages approximately 2.5 serv- ings a day (Bronner 1996; McPherson et al. 1995). A recent study found that only 1% of US. children met the Food Guide Pyramid recommendations for all five food groups (Muiioz et al. 1997).An- other study found that only 7% of chil- -x W dren ages 2 to 11 consumed the recom- $ a mended two servings of fruits and W c three servings of vegetables each day m (2 I) (Krebs-Smith et al. 1996).Fruits and One study found that only 1% of U.S. children met the Food Guide Pyramid recommenda- vegetables are important in a chil
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