Energy and nutrient intake among pre-school children in Central Slovenia

Poličnik, R. and Pokorn, D. and Kulnik, D. and Mičetić-Turk, D. and Hlastan-Ribič, C. (2013) Energy and nutrient intake among pre-school children in Central Slovenia. Acta Alimentaria, 42 (3). pp. 291-300. ISSN 0139-3006

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the energy and dietary intake of pre-school children (PSC) in Central Slovenia.A total of 129 PSC, average age 4.2 years, were included. The intake was assessed with the use of three-day weighed food records.The average daily energy intake of PSC was 5881.0±1394.2 kJ (1405.2 kcal). The average estimated daily intakes of macronutrients were: protein 13.9%E, fats 28.8%E and carbohydrates 57.1%E. The average daily intake of vitamins were: A 0.2±0.2 mg, E 11.5±3.8 mg, B1 0.9±1.0 mg, B2 1.0±0.2 mg, B6 1.2±0.4 mg, D 1.1±0.7 μg, C 104.5±46.2 mg, folates 176.4±63.1 μg and minerals: potassium 2276.4±762.4 mg, sodium 1951.4±583.0 mg, phosphorous 910.8±260.0 mg, zinc 7.3±2.1 mg, iodine 104.0±32.9 μg, calcium 580.1±170.6 mg, magnesium 249.6±91.2 mg in iron 9.1±3.4 mg.The average daily energy intake and average estimated daily intake of macronutrients of PSC were comparable to recommendations. We found low average estimated daily intake of vitamin D, folates and relative high intake of sodium in PSC diet.

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