[Evaluation of energy and nutritive value of meals for nursery school children]

Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2003;54(4):417-25.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The energy value and content of nutritive components in nursery school meals have been evaluated by analytical method and calculated by Nutritionist IV computer program with Polish data base. A significant correlation between analysed and calculated values has been observed. An average nursery school meal covered recommended intake of iron, calcium, zinc, vit. B1 and % of energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates. An average nursery school meal covered above recommended intake of total energy and % of energy from saturated fatty acids, proteins, fats, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper and vitamins A, E, C, B2 i B6. Only the average content of vit. PP and % of energy from mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids in analysed nursery school meals has been below the recommended intake. The results indicate that there is a tendency to supply energy and some of nutritive components in nursery school meals above the recommended intake.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • Diet / standards*
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Fats / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Food Services / standards
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Nutritional Requirements*
  • Nutritional Status*
  • Poland
  • Schools, Nursery / standards*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Trace Elements / administration & dosage
  • Vitamins / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Proteins
  • Trace Elements
  • Vitamins