New Data Shows Alarming Dietary Patterns Developing As Early As 12-24 Months. In the U.S., 10 percent of young children aged 2 to 5 are categorized as obese. The latest findings from the landmark Nestlé Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) reveal that, as early as 12 to 24 months, children are beginning to develop some unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute to childhood obesity. Two and 3 year olds are falling short of the USDA MyPlate and AHA/AAP Dietary Guidelines for Children. In particular, young children do not consume enough vegetables or whole grains and they consume far too many calories from solid fats and added sugar. The new data from Nestlé FITS provides us with insights about the evolution of children’s diets, from birth through preschool, including sources of calories, key nutrients and snacking patterns.
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