Macro- and micro-nutrient intakes in picky eaters: a cause for concern?

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General Nutrition Paediatrics Healthy Eating & Hydration Malnutrition
Macro- and micro-nutrient intakes in picky eaters: a cause for concern?

This abstract aims to quantify potential differences in macro- and micro-nutrient intakes in children identified as picky eaters versus non-picky eaters using UK reference nutrient intakes.

A higher proportion of PE were at risk of deficiency for zinc and iron that non-PE children.

Link to Publication: http://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/440895

 

WYE-EM-068-APR-16

Reference

Taylor C, et al. Macro- and micro-nutrient intakes in picky eaters: a cause for concern. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 2015;67(suppl 1):126.