Food Choices to Meet Nutritional Needs of Breast-fed Infants and Toddlers on Mixed Diets

This study compared the dietary intakes of supplementing (SA) and non-supplementing athletes (NSA). Twenty-five female master athletes (mean age = 50.4 yr) participated in the study (SA = 16, NSA = 9). Four-day diet records were analyzed using Nutritionist V. Statistical significance (p < .005) was determined by independent t tests. No significant differences were observed in intakes of kilocalories (SA = 2079 ± 628 kcals, NSA = 2001 ± 435 kcals), protein (SA = 104 ± 75 g, NSA = 84 ± 35 g), fat (SA = 65 ± 39 g, NSA = 61 ± 22 g), or carbohydrates (SA = 269 ± 112 g, NSA = 277 ± 43 g). Mean intakes exceeded Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) guidelines for all micro-nutrients except calcium and vitamin E (NSA = 79% and 87% of DRI, respectively). SA had significantly greater total intakes than NSA for calcium (p = .0001), magnesium (p = .004), vitamin C (p = .003), and vitamin E (p = .001). Results suggest that female master athletes may rely on dietary supplements rather than nutrient-dense food choices to provide daily nutritional needs.

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Street “Luxuries”

The Oxford Handbook of History and Material Culture ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199341764.013.28 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 413-433

Author(s):

Melissa Calaresu

Keyword(s):

Sixteenth Century ◽

Material Culture ◽

Early Modern ◽

Fast Food ◽

Food Choices ◽

Social Distinction ◽

History Of ◽

Nutritional Needs ◽

Early Modern Rome ◽

The City

The history of eating on the street presents particular challenges as the extant material culture is especially limited. This chapter reveals the variety of food sold on the streets of early modern Rome through the study of a series of images of street sellers printed in the late sixteenth century in response to the growing ethnographic interest of travelers to the city. This chapter turns on its head what was considered a luxury in the early modern economy as these images suggest the range of foodstuffs which cannot be simply understood as daily necessities to meet the basic nutritional needs of the city’s inhabitants such as raw cooking materials or hot fast food. Instead, these images suggest that labor-saving products such as hulled rice or even products such as sweetmeats, which were normally associated with the work of the steward of an aristocratic house and the elite “dressing” of the table, were being sold on the streets. Therefore, despite the inherent ephemerality of the act of selling and eating food and the lack of surviving material culture, these images reveal the complexity of determining social distinction through food choices in early modern Rome.

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PECULIARITIES OF DEVELOPMENT OF BEHAVIORAL FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITHDIFFERENT TYPES OF FEEDING UNDER STRESSFUL CONDITIONS

HERALD of North-Western State Medical University named after I I Mechnikov ◽

10.17816/mechnikov20179384-88 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 84-88

Author(s):

I B Ershova ◽

T V Shirina ◽

T A Goncharova

Keyword(s):

Comparison Group ◽

Biological Indicators ◽

Infants And Toddlers ◽

Behavioral Function ◽

Control Groups ◽

Military Conflict ◽

Psychological Techniques ◽

Infancy And Early Childhood ◽

The Military ◽

Breast Fed

The aim of the research is to study the state of behavioral function in infants who were born and living in the Lugansk and donetsk during the military conflict.A dynamic clinical examina- tion was made. Also it was made the assessment of the rate of behavioral development in 68 children in the area of military conflict. Among them 32 children were breast-fed, forming Ia (the main) group of children, and 36 children who were bottle-fed, forming the comparison group Ib.The control groups of our study consist of 88 children who were outside the zone of military conflict. Among them there were 47 children who were breast-fed (IIa group), and 41 children who were bottle-fed (IIb group).The assessment of the level of behavioral function development in children was carried out using a standard- ized clinical-psychological techniques "Gnome".Conclusions: The development of behavioral functions in infants and toddlers depends on the sur- rounding stressful conditions and the type of feeding. The level of formation of these functions in chil- dren who were bottle-fed and under stress of war was the lowest. The greatest delay in children of this group were the indicators of social development. From biological indicators much more suffered the functions associated with eating behavior. Children who were bottle-fed in the stress of military actions in infancy and early childhood are in need of rehabilitation activities.

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Nutrient intakes and food choices of infants and toddlers participating in WIC

Journal of the American Dietetic Association ◽

10.1016/j.jada.2003.10.018 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 104 ◽

pp. 71-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 69

Author(s):

Michael Ponza ◽

Barbara Devaney ◽

Paula Ziegler ◽

Kathleen Reidy ◽

Cathie Squatrito

Keyword(s):

Food Choices ◽

Infants And Toddlers ◽

Nutrient Intakes

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Epigenetics and Modulations of Early Flavor Experiences: Can Metabolomics Contribute to Prevention during Weaning?

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13103351 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 3351

Author(s):

Angelica Dessì ◽

Alice Bosco ◽

Roberta Pintus ◽

Giulia Picari ◽

Silvia Mazza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Food Choices ◽

Dietary Therapy ◽

Primary Role ◽

Careful Monitoring ◽

New Paradigm ◽

Early Disease ◽

Stage Of Development ◽

The Family ◽

Nutritional Needs ◽

Taste Experience

The significant increase in chronic non-communicable diseases has changed the global epidemiological landscape. Among these, obesity is the most relevant in the pediatric field. This has pushed the world of research towards a new paradigm: preventive and predictive medicine. Therefore, the window of extreme plasticity that characterizes the first stage of development cannot be underestimated. In this context, nutrition certainly plays a primary role, being one of the most important epigenetic modulators known to date. Weaning, therefore, has a crucial role that must be analyzed far beyond the simple achievement of nutritional needs. Furthermore, the taste experience and the family context are fundamental for future food choices and can no longer be underestimated. The use of metabolomics allows, through the recognition of early disease markers and food-specific metabolites, the planning of an individualized and precise diet. In addition, the possibility of identifying particular groups of subjects at risk and the careful monitoring of adherence to dietary therapy may represent the basis for this change.

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Food Choices During Pregnancy Periods In Pulau Godang Kari

Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas ◽

10.25311/keskom.vol5.iss2.361 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 96-100

Author(s):

Vella Yovinna Tobing ◽

Yati Afiyanti ◽

Imami Nur Rachmawati

Keyword(s):

Cultural Practices ◽

Health Workers ◽

Food Choices ◽

Cultural Practice ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Dietary Restrictions ◽

Birth Attendance ◽

Nutritional Needs

Cultural practice of nutritional consumption during pregnancy can affect the quality of maternal and fetal health. Mothers need sufficient nutrients to be able to adapt of pregnancy changes. The growth and development of the fetus is depends on the mother. Some cultural practices believe that some types of food have a bad impact on both the mother and the fetus, so that the food is prohibited to be consumed during the pregnancy period. The purpose of the study was to explore the types of prohibited foods during pregnancy in Pulau Godang Kari, Kuantan Singingi. This is an ethnographic research was conducted on 15 informants consisting of pregnant women, families, midwife and traditioanl birth attendance. Data collection used direct observation, focus group discussions and interviews that are analyzed by using content analysis. Prohibition of certain types of food based on the type of food that was believed that the properties are not good, so it was believed to have a bad effect on the mother and fetus. The implementation of cultural practices related to dietary restrictions is still being carried out, because of the belief that something unwanted will happen if you choose to consume these foods. Therefore, health workers must be able to provide culturally sensitive health services, so they can provide alternative food choices to fulfill nutritional needs during pregnancy period

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Challenges and Considerations When Balancing the Risks of Contaminants with the Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables for Infants and Toddlers

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10111572 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 1572 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Cheryl Callen ◽

Jatinder Bhatia ◽

Laura Czerkies ◽

William Klish ◽

George Gray

Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Critical Role ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Food Choices ◽

Healthy Diet ◽

Infants And Toddlers ◽

Contaminant Exposure ◽

The Us ◽

Diet Study ◽

Multiple Experts

Background: Fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy diet, particularly in children; however, parents may be concerned about contaminants found in fruits and vegetables. Making informed food choices for children requires understanding and balancing the risks of contaminant exposure with the importance of providing a healthy diet. The objective of this work is to identify fruits and vegetables commonly consumed by infants and toddlers; identify potential contaminants in fruits and vegetables; and outline considerations in assessing contaminant risks in food categories with a critical role in a healthy diet. Method: Commonly consumed fruits and vegetables were obtained from the Feeding Infants & Toddlers Study (FITS 2016). The US Food and Drug Administration Total Diet Study was reviewed for contaminant occurrence, and multiple experts were consulted on considerations in assessing risk of certain contaminants. Results: FITS data show eight fruits and nine vegetables account for over 80% of consumption in infants and toddlers. Several contaminants have been detected in fruits and vegetables. Questions to be addressed prior to establishing contaminant guidance were identified. Conclusion: Contaminant guidance for fruits and vegetables consumed by infants and toddlers raises several challenges. Expertise from multiple disciplines is required to find an approach that maximizes public health benefit.

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OLDER ADULTS’ ATTITUDES TO FOOD AND NUTRITION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Journal of Aging Research and Lifestyle ◽

10.14283/jarcp.2016.100 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

J.E. Winter ◽

S.A. McNaughton ◽

C.A. Nowson

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Food Choices ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Dietary Advice ◽

Qualitative Research Design ◽

Food Pattern ◽

Dietary Restrictions ◽

Daily Food ◽

Potential Sources ◽

Nutritional Needs

Objective: To explore the factors that influence food choices of older adults and identify potential sources of dietary advice. Design: A qualitative research design using semi-structured, one on one interviews. Setting: A general medical practice in Victoria, Australia. Participants: Twelve community dwelling adults aged 75 to 89 (mean 82.8 ± 4.4) years, 92% living alone and 92% female. Measurements: Interview questions addressed usual daily food pattern, shopping routines, appetite, importance of diet and potential sources of dietary advice or assistance. Results: Thematic analysis identified key themes influencing food choices were maintaining independence; value of nutrition; childhood patterns; and health factors. Dietary restrictions and concerns with weight gain were expressed, and although these were managed independently, the GP was identified as the first source of information if required. Conclusion: This sample of older adults placed high value on eating well as they age, however a number followed self-imposed dietary restrictions which have the potential to compromise their nutritional status as dietary requirements change. Further research is needed into how to communicate changing nutritional needs to this group.

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