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Nutritional recommendations for children and adolescents
1Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School, IL.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Therapy, and Toxicology
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Achieving adequate nutrition requires a varied diet from all food groups, as no single food provides all essential nutrients. Maintaining a balanced intake is crucial for growth, development, and preventing obesity across all age groups.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
Background:
- A varied diet is essential for obtaining all necessary nutrients.
- Caloric intake must be balanced to support growth and prevent obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of dietary variety for adequate nutrient intake.
- To highlight the role of balanced nutrition in growth, development, and health maintenance.
Main Methods:
- Review of nutritional requirements across different life stages.
- Analysis of dietary components essential for health.
- Examination of factors influencing serum cholesterol and blood pressure.
Main Results:
- No single food can supply all essential nutrients; dietary diversity is key.
- Adequate calories are vital for growth and bodily functions, but excess leads to obesity.
- Unsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, minerals, proteins, and fiber are crucial for development.
- Dietary balance impacts serum cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Maternal diet does not affect breast milk's fat or cholesterol content.
Conclusions:
- Promoting diverse eating patterns is vital, especially for children and adolescents.
- Breast milk is recommended for infants when mothers are healthy.
- Food manufacturers should encourage recommended eating patterns.