Sweet Foods Consumption by Children in the U.S: What We Eat in America, NHANES 2015-2018

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In: FSRG Dietary Data Briefs [Internet]. Beltsville (MD): United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); 2010. Dietary Data Brief No. 34.
2020 Nov.

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Sweet foods (e.g., sweet bakery products, candy, etc.) are typically a major source of energy, added sugars, and saturated fats among children while providing limited amounts of essential nutrients (–3). The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations for healthy eating patterns include limiting added sugars and saturated fats and emphasizing nutrient dense foods (4).

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