Archives for October 19, 2009

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Preschoolers’ diets mimic unhealthy adult eating

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Many American preschoolers do not eat any fruit or vegetables in a given day and most eat too much sodium and saturated fat – a situation reminiscent of adult habits, according to Nestlé-sponsored research.

Dietitians warn on state of Canadians’ diets

By staff reporter

Findings from a new survey on Canadian eating habits have caused dietitians to warn that the population’s nutritional health may be in peril, as many people reported eating none of the major food groups each day.