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Findings from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study, a national study on the eating habits of more than 3,000 U.S. children ages 4-24 months, showed that infants and toddlers are consuming too many calories and eating inappropriate foods.
Although meeting their minimum vitamin and mineral requirements, many babies are eating an unhealthy diet, including high-calorie foods such as french fries and sweetened beverages. One-fourth to one-third of children six months of age ate no fruits or vegetables on a given day, and over half of toddlers consumed too much sodium.
Read more about the study at mathematica-mpr.com More research on this topic here.
Food for Thought:
Fancy, Shiny Child Care Settings Don't Necessarily Equal Excellence for Children
Most parents and grandparents in the USA probably think that cleanliness and order are among the most important qualities in a child care setting. Unfortunately for children they're wrong.
It's not that these qualities aren't nice, they're just not the most important things to look for in a preschool setting for young, developing children.In upcoming segments, we'll be exploring the characteristics of high-quality, developmentally and culturally appropriate child care and how to find a good fit for your children. Books for Parents & Children
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