Abstract

Information on children’s diet including bioactive compounds is quite scarce. This observational study investigated the composition of the diet of children living in Parma (Italy; n = 172, 8–10 years) using 3-day food records completed in winter and spring. Mean daily intakes of food groups, energy and nutrients were obtained using the national food database, while (poly)phenol contents were estimated from Phenol-Explorer or by specific literature searches. Food consumption, energy and nutrient intakes decreased in spring and were partially in line with national data. Adherence to the nutritional recommendations was not satisfied for the majority of nutrients. Main contributors to the phenolic intake were flavonoids (flavan-3-ols) and phenolic acids (hydroxycinnamic acids), while main dietary sources were fruit, chocolate-based products, vegetables, and tea & coffee (decaffeinated). This study provided the first comprehensive analysis of the nutritional composition of children’s diet. Future research should look at the health implications of dietary choices in children.

摘要

关于儿童饮食（包括生物活性化合物）的信息非常匮乏。这项观察性研究调查了居住在帕尔马（意大利；n = 172（8-10年），使用在冬季和春季完成的3天食物记录。使用国家食品数据库可获取食物组，能量和营养素的平均每日摄入量，而（Phenol-Explorer）或通过特定文献搜索可估算（多）苯酚含量。春季的食物消耗，能量和营养摄入量减少，部分符合国家数据。大多数营养素不能满足营养建议。促成酚类摄入的主要因素是类黄酮（flavan-3-ols）和酚酸（羟基肉桂酸），而主要饮食来源是水果，巧克力类产品，蔬菜以及茶和咖啡（不含咖啡因）。这项研究首次对儿童饮食的营养成分进行了综合分析。