US Adolescent Food Intake Trends from 1965 to 1996

Overview

Journal West J Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2000 Dec 12

PMID 11112748

Citations 17

Authors

C Cavadini

A M Siega-Riz

B M Popkin

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Abstract

Objective: To examine adolescent food consumption trends in the United States with important chronic disease implications.

Methods: Analysis of dietary intake data from 4 nationally representative US Department of Agriculture surveys of persons aged 11 to 18 years (n = 12,498).

Results: From 1965 to 1996, a considerable shift occurred in the adolescent diet. Total energy intake decreased, as did the proportion of energy from total fat (39%-32%) and saturated fat (15%-12%). Concurrent increases occurred in the consumption of higher-fat potatoes and mixed dishes (pizza and macaroni and cheese). Lower-fat milks replaced higher-fat milks, but total milk consumption decreased by 36%. This decrease was accompanied by an increase in the consumption of soft drinks and noncitrus juices. An increase in high-fat potato consumption led to an increase in vegetable intake, but the number of servings for fruits and vegetables is still lower than the recommended 5 per day. Iron, folic acid, and calcium intakes continue to be below those recommended for girls.

Conclusions: These trends, far greater than for US adults, may compromise the health of the future US population.

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