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Title: FOOD AND NUTRIENT INTAKES OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN A SUMMER SPORTS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Author
item LOFTON, K - DELTA NIRI
item DAVIS, K - DELTA NIRI
item CONNELL, C - DELTA NIRI
item YADRICK, M - DELTA NIRI
item FORSYTHE, W - EAST CAROLINA UNIV
item CHAMPAGNE, C - DELTA NIRI
item STUFF, J - DELTA NIRI
item Bogle, Margaret

Submitted to: Journal Of The American Dietetic Association
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/29/2004
Publication Date: 8/15/2004
Citation: Lofton, K., Davis, K., Connell, C.L., Yadrick, M.K., Forsythe, W.A., Champagne, C.M., Stuff, J., Bogle, M.L. 2004. Food and nutrient intakes of southern african-american children participating in a summer sports and food assistance program [abstract]. Journal of The American Dietetic Association.104(8):A-18.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Southern states have the highest rates of overweight and obesity among children in the US. Assessments of children's food and nutrient intake are needed to assist in development of interventions to address childhood obesity. This study identified food group servings, nutrient intakes and BMI of non-urban African-American girls and boys, ages 11-13, participating in a sports camp and Summer Food Service Program. Trained interviewers administered three nonconsecutive 24-hr recalls using the USDA Multiple Pass Method to 51 children. Mean BMI was 23.5 for girls and 22.8 for boys. Age specific cut points classified 28.3% of the girls and 23.5% of the boys as obese. Girls and boys in this sample consumed, on average, more than 29 teaspoons of added sugar and more than 60g of discretionary fat/day. Average daily vegetable servings were 2.6 for both groups, with potatoes accounting for more than 40% of vegetable intake. Average daily servings of other food groups, for girls and boys, respectively, were: dairy, 1.2 and 1.7; fruit, 1.7 and 1.9; grains, 6.7 and 8.6. Average intakes of total fat and protein exceeded recommendations, with total fat intake of 79g for girls and 104g for boys, and protein intakes of 65.4 g and 85.8 g respectively. Calcium intakes were below the AI, averaging 680 mg for girls and 907 mg for boys. These data indicate the need for culturally appropriate nutrition interventions to increase daily servings of dairy, fruits and vegetables and decrease foods high in fat and added sugar in this population. Supported by USDA, ARS Project #6251-53000-003-00D