Sugar and fat intake among children in Scotland: what is needed to reach the dietary targets?

Volume: 13, Issue: 8, Pages: 1286 - 1294
Published: Dec 8, 2009
Abstract
To assess the intake and sources of non-milk extrinsic sugars (NMES) and fat among children in Scotland in relation to socio-economic status, and to estimate the changes in diet required to achieve recommended levels of intake.Cross-sectional survey with diet assessed by semi-quantitative FFQ.Eighty postcode sectors across Scotland.Children (n 1398) aged 3-17 years recruited from the Child Benefit register (76 % of those contacted).The mean...
Paper Details
Title
Sugar and fat intake among children in Scotland: what is needed to reach the dietary targets?
Published Date
Dec 8, 2009
Volume
13
Issue
8
Pages
1286 - 1294
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