Abstract
Establishing a healthy diet during the toddler years is important for both short- and long-term health. During the second year of life the toddler gains independence and seeks a degree of dietary autonomy. Dietary habits adopted at this time are important because they will be taken forward into later childhood and adult life. Part 2 of this two-part review explores the relationship between the diets of toddlers and short- and long-term health, focusing particularly on obesity, dental health and constipation. Meals plans are included. This paper follows on from Part 1 (Journal of Family Health Care 2007; 17(5): 167-170) which reviewed the risks of micronutrient deficiencies.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 197-200 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | J Fam Health Care |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Child
- Child Nutrition Disorders
- Preschool
- Constipation
- Dental Caries
- Diet
- Cariogenic
- Dietary Fiber
- Dietary Sucrose
- Energy Intake
- Feeding Behavior
- Female
- Health Status
- Humans
- Male
- Menu Planning
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Surveys
- Nutritional Requirements
- Nutritional Status
- Obesity
- Risk Factors
- United Kingdom
