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Nutrients and Fiber In Supplemented Diets Of Low Income Preschoolers

Jeannette Endres

Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901

Patricia Welch

Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901

Maryann Nabavi

Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901

Marjorie Sawicki

Southern Seven Health Department, Ullin, IL XXXXX

The purpose of this study was to report on the energy, nutrient, and fiber values from dietary intakes of low income children receiving supplemental foods. Di etary records for 434 preschool children participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) were collected. The sample was divided into the upper and lower quartiles based on fiber values. The upper quartile met the RDA for energy and also had more nutrient dense diets for car bohydrate, fiber and magnesium due to larger quantities and more frequent servings of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. The diets of the lower quartile were more nutrient dense for fat, vitamins B12, and D due to larger servings of meats, desserts and high-fat snacks. The upper group reported a larger quantity of WIC foods, especially the approved cereals, which contributed some fiber to the diets. Overall, WIC foods supplied higher values for many nutrients, espe cially iron, but provided only small quantities of fiber.

Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2, 141-147 (1986)
DOI: 10.1177/1077727X8601500208
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