Abstract
Establishing a healthy diet during the toddler years is important for both short- and long-term health. During the second year of life the toddler gains independence and seeks a degree of dietary autonomy. Dietary habits adopted at this time are important because they will be taken forward into later childhood and adult life. Part 2 of this two-part review explores the relationship between the diets of toddlers and short- and long-term health, focusing particularly on obesity, dental health and constipation. Meals plans are included. This paper follows on from Part 1 (Journal of Family Health Care 2007; 17(5): 167-170) which reviewed the risks of micronutrient deficiencies.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Child
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Child Nutrition Disorders / complications*
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Child Nutrition Disorders / diagnosis
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Child Nutrition Disorders / epidemiology
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Child, Preschool
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Constipation / epidemiology
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Constipation / etiology
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Dental Caries / epidemiology
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Dental Caries / etiology
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Diet, Cariogenic
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Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage
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Dietary Sucrose / adverse effects
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Dietary Sucrose / analysis
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Energy Intake
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Feeding Behavior*
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Female
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Health Status*
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Humans
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Male
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Menu Planning
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Nutrition Assessment
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Nutrition Surveys
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Nutritional Requirements
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Nutritional Status
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Obesity / epidemiology
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Obesity / etiology
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Risk Factors
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United Kingdom / epidemiology
Substances
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Dietary Fiber
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Dietary Sucrose