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Nutrition in the 1980s.

B Wharton1

  • 1Section of Paediatrics, Royal Society of Medicine.

Nutrition and Health
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Child nutrition in Britain saw progress in the 1970s but stalled in the 1980s. Future efforts require better monitoring, consistent health education, and collaboration for improved child well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • The 1970s demonstrated significant advancements in British child nutrition, marked by changes in infant feeding and improved child health outcomes.
  • However, this positive momentum has not continued into the 1980s, with infant nutrition discussions often limited to the breast versus bottle debate.
  • Concerning trends include the increased use of skimmed and goat's milk in early life and persistent nutritional deficiencies in weaned infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key priorities for child nutrition in the 1990s.
  • To emphasize the need for ongoing assessment of nutritional health in British children.
  • To highlight the critical role of health education and coordinated efforts for promoting child nutritional well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical trends in child nutrition practices and health outcomes in Britain.
  • Analysis of current infant feeding practices and identification of nutritional deficiencies.
  • Discussion of strategies for future child nutrition promotion.

Main Results:

  • Child nutrition achievements in the 1970s were not sustained through the 1980s.
  • Prevalent issues include limited focus on infant nutrition beyond the breast/bottle debate and the rise of suboptimal feeding practices.
  • Many weaned infants continue to suffer from nutritional deficiencies.

Conclusions:

  • Effective, continuous monitoring of child nutritional health is essential for the 1990s.
  • Health education is vital, requiring consistent messaging from professionals.
  • Successful implementation necessitates a collaborative approach involving health professionals, the food industry, and government, recognizing nutrition as part of broader child health goals.

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