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  • Title: Changes in food group consumption patterns from childhood to young adulthood: the Bogalusa Heart Study.
    Author: Demory-Luce D, Morales M, Nicklas T, Baranowski T, Zakeri I, Berenson G.
    Journal: J Am Diet Assoc; 2004 Nov; 104(11):1684-91. PubMed ID: 15499355.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess changes in food group consumption patterns from childhood to young adulthood. DESIGN: Twenty-four-hour dietary recalls were collected on a longitudinal sample of young adults. SUBJECTS/SETTING: Dietary intake data were collected on 246 young adults (70% European American, 30% African American) aged 19 to 28 years who participated in a previous cross-sectional survey when they were 10-year-olds. STATISTICAL ANALYSES: Descriptive statistics and linear mixed models adjusting for study time (age), sex, and ethnicity. RESULTS: In childhood, consumption of fruits/fruit juice and mixed meats ( P </=.05), desserts, candy, and milk ( P </=.0001) were greater than in young adulthood. Young adulthood consumption was greater for sweetened beverages, poultry and seafood ( P </=.001), salty snacks ( P </=.05), and beef ( P </=.01) compared to childhood. Milk consumption decreased, but the decrease was greater among males ( P </=.0001). Sweetened beverage consumption increased, but the increase was greater for European Americans ( P </=.0001). Candy consumption decreased, but the decrease was greater for African Americans ( P </=.05). CONCLUSIONS: Changes occur in food group consumption patterns from childhood to young adulthood. Overall, there was a decrease in diet quality during this age transition. Understanding eating habits of children early in life is important for planning effective intervention strategies.
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