The Dietary Intake of Preschool Children Attending the Public Health Clinics in San Bernardino, California
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description: Preschool children attending Well Baby Clinics directed by the Public Health Department of San Bernardino, California, were the sub jects in this study. The purpose of the study was (1) to compare the eating pattern and habits of the preschool children attending the San Bernardino Public Health Clinics, (2) to assess any differences in the dietary intake of the three major ethnic groups, namely, Mexican- Americans, Whites, and Blacks, and (3) to determine the adequacy of the dietary intake of the preschool children attending the San Bernardino Clinics. One hundred and seventy-seven subjects in this study included 51 Mexican-Americans, 74 Whites, and 52 Blacks. Statistical analysis showed no differences between Mexican- Americans and Blacks in the size of the family and the number of children in the family. Statistical differences were shown for the size of the family (p<0.025) and the number of children in the family (p<0.005) for the White group when compared to Mexican-Americans and Blacks. In observing the eating patterns and habits, Black children ate meals with the family less frequently than any other group. The three ethnic groups conformed to the three-meal-a-day pattern. Snacking among children was prevalent. The conventional-type breakfast foods such as eggs, fruits and fruit juices, bread and cereals, were eaten frequently by the preschool children. Differences were seen in the consumption of milk (highest for Whites, lowest for Blacks). Eggs and starchy foods were eaten by a large percent of Mexican-Americans and sparingly by Whites and Blacks. Meat consumption was highest for Blacks. Beans were favored by more Mexican-Americans than Blacks or Whites. Foods eaten daily at dinner by the preschool children were similar to those eaten for lunch. These included milk, meat, fresh or frozen vegetables, starchy foods, and bread. The same food preferences were observed within each group throughout the three meals and snacks. Traditionally, snacks for children of…
abstract: Preschool children attending Well Baby Clinics directed by the Public Health Department of San Bernardino, California, were the sub jects in this study. The purpose of the study was (1) to compare the eating pattern and habits of the preschool children attending the San Bernardino Public Health Clinics, (2) to assess any differences in the dietary intake of the three major ethnic groups, namely, Mexican- Americans, Whites, and Blacks, and (3) to determine the adequacy of the dietary intake of the preschool children attending the San Bernardino Clinics. One hundred and seventy-seven subjects in this study included 51 Mexican-Americans, 74 Whites, and 52 Blacks. Statistical analysis showed no differences between Mexican- Americans and Blacks in the size of the family and the number of children in the family. Statistical differences were shown for the size of the family (p<0.025) and the number of children in the family (p<0.005) for the White group when compared to Mexican-Americans and Blacks. In observing the eating patterns and habits, Black children ate meals with the family less frequently than any other group. The three ethnic groups conformed to the three-meal-a-day pattern. Snacking among children was prevalent. The conventional-type breakfast foods such as eggs, fruits and fruit juices, bread and cereals, were eaten frequently by the preschool children. Differences were seen in the consumption of milk (highest for Whites, lowest for Blacks). Eggs and starchy foods were eaten by a large percent of Mexican-Americans and sparingly by Whites and Blacks. Meat consumption was highest for Blacks. Beans were favored by more Mexican-Americans than Blacks or Whites. Foods eaten daily at dinner by the preschool children were similar to those eaten for lunch. These included milk, meat, fresh or frozen vegetables, starchy foods, and bread. The same food preferences were observed within each group throughout the three meals and snacks. Traditionally, snacks for children of…
author: Brown, Glendover V.
language: English
keywords: Community Health, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition, Community Health Centers -- California; Child Nutrition
date published: 1973-01-01T08:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-24T02:54:17Z
provider: Loma Linda University
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: Loma Linda University