Table 2 Frequencies of food consumption in Baltimore infants and toddlers
From: Assessing dietary intake among infants and toddlers 0–24 months of age in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Food and nutrients intake | Frequency of Intake (% of children reporting) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
0-6 months1 | 7-12 months1 | 13-24 months1 | |
(n = 21) | (n = 20) | (n = 32) | |
Food group | |||
Formula2 | 4.4 (85.7) | 3.7 (90.0) | -- |
Cereals | 1.7 (57.1) | 2.0 (85.0) | 1.1 (78.1) |
Breast milk | 1.7 (33.3) | -- | 0.6 (3.1) |
Vegetables3 | 0.2 (23.8) | 0.6 (50.0) | 0.8 (53.1) |
Unsweetened drinks4 | 0.1 (14.3) | 1.5 (70.0) | 2.1 (87.5) |
Baby food-vegetables and main dishes | 0.2 (9.5) | 0.9 (60.0) | 0.2 (9.4) |
Potatoes | 0.2 (9.5) | 0.3 (30.0) | 0.4 (31.3) |
Breads and crackers | 0.05 (4.8) | 0.5 (35.0) | 0.8 (65.6) |
Dairy products and eggs | 0.05 (4.8) | 0.6 (40.0) | 2.4 (90.6) |
Fruits5 | 0.4 (23.8) | 1.2 (90.0) | 0.7 (43.8) |
Sweetened drinks6 | -- | 0.2 (15.0) | 0.7 (50.0) |
Meat and chicken | -- | 0.7 (45.0) | 1.5 (84.4) |
Rice, pasta, pizza | -- | 0.6 (35.0) | 1.3 (90.6) |
Snacks and desserts | -- | 1.3 (80.0) | 1.8 (100.0) |