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Rev Mex Pediatr 2011; 78 (6)

Lunch in primary school children. Energy value

Auza TAM, Bourges RH

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 225-229
PDF size: 103.70 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objectives. The purpose of this research was to determine the nutrient and energy content of food in the «lunch boxes» of schoolchildren in three schools in Mexico City.
Material and methods. We reviewed the «lunch boxes» that are ordinarily 735 elementary students from three schools. With the help of teachers made these annotations: in a survey sheet, scoring food and drink of the students during a week of classes. With the information collected were estimated kcal of food, considering the edible part.
Results. Energy foods length did not exceed 13%; the group of females generally more food consumed energy of short duration. Estimated energy content in the three schools did not exceed the 400 kcal, 70% in the lunch boxes.
Conclusions. The information collected in scholars belongs to families with an economy enough for to improve the nutrient and energy intake to avoid obesity; however, it is necessary for parents to keep the breakfast with excess of energy and nutrients for children’s growth enough to have the abilities for assimilate their learning.


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