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. 2016 Jan 15;7(1):241S-246S.
doi: 10.3945/an.115.008656. Print 2016 Jan.

Nutrient Intakes and Vegetable and White Potato Consumption by Children Aged 1 to 3 Years

Maureen L Storey  1 , Patricia A Anderson  2
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Nutrient Intakes and Vegetable and White Potato Consumption by Children Aged 1 to 3 Years

Maureen L Storey et al. Adv Nutr. .

Abstract

In 2020, for the first time, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will include recommendations for children from birth to age 24 mo. We examined average nutrient intakes as well as total vegetable and white potato (WP) consumption among children aged 1-3 y using day 1 dietary data from the NHANES 2009-2012 and the Food Patterns Equivalents Database 2009-2012. Appropriate survey weights were used to calculate average daily consumption of total vegetables and WPs, which included French-fried potatoes and chips, for boys and girls aged 1-3 y. We calculated mean intakes of selected nutrients of concern, including vitamin D, potassium, dietary fiber (DF), and calcium. We also examined intakes of selected nutrients by major food group. Average intakes of most nutrients, including calcium, by children aged 1-3 y exceeded Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). However, average intakes of potassium, DF, and vitamin D were 67%, 55%, and 49% of DRIs, respectively. Mean total vegetable intake was less than the recommendation of 1 cup/d. Boys and girls aged 1-3 y consumed an average of 0.58 cup equivalents of total vegetables on the day of the survey, which included 0.16 cups of WPs. Average vegetable consumption and mean intakes of potassium, DF, and vitamin D were far below recommendations. The consumption of all vegetables, particularly those that are excellent sources of potassium and DF, such as potatoes, should be encouraged.

Keywords: dietary fiber; nutrient intake; potassium; potatoes; toddlers; vegetables.

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Conflict of interest statement

Author disclosures: ML Storey is a paid employee of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education; PA Anderson is a paid consultant for the Alliance for Potato Research and Education.

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Mean daily intakes of selected nutrients as a percentage of DRIs (RDA or AI) among children aged 1–3 y: NHANES 2009–2012 (–19). AI, Adequate Intake.
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