Trends in breakfast consumption for children in the United States from 1965-1991.

摘要: We examined breakfast consumption patterns and trends between 1965 1991 for children (1-10 y old) adolescents (11-18 in the United States. The analysis was undertaken by pooling nationally representative samples obtained from Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys of 1977-1978 1989-1991 Continuing Survey Intakes Individuals. Breakfast consumption. defined as food. beverage, or both 0500 1000. focus analysis. Descriptive results indicated a decline 1991. particularly older aged 15-18 y: rates boys girls declined 89.7% 84.4%, respectively. to 74.9% 64.7%, respectively, Multivariate that predominantly because behavioral changes not population's changing sociodemographic patterns. nutritional quality foods consumed at has improved since 1965, with significant shifts toward lower-fat milk smaller other food groups. improvement over time breakfast, however, is offset large percentage persons > 11 who do presently consume breakfast. Given association obesity less frequent rise among this age group, renewed emphasis on importance warranted.