Early development of dietary patterns: transitions in the contribution of food groups to total energy—Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study, 2008

Table 3 Energy (calories per capita per day) from different types of Grains and Grain Products among children 6–47 months: FITS 2008 (n = 2891)

Age groups:	6–8.9 months n = 249	9–11.9 months n = 256	12–14.9 months n = 243	15–17.9 months n = 251	18–20.9 months n = 219	21–23.9 months n = 212	24–47.9 months n = 1461
	Kcal/d
Total Energy Grains/Grain Products^a	82	125	169	157	181	216	205
Infant cereals	68	53	22	6	4	4	4
All Family cereals^b	3	27	52	44	58	55	61
Pre-sweetened^c	0	13	16	22	24	29	31
Not-presweetened	3	14	35	22	34	26	30
Whole grain^d	3	24	41	26	42	39	43
Refined grain	0	3	11	18	15	16	17
Bread and rolls^{e, f}	1	11	20	22	26	53	36
Whole grain^d	0	3	6	6	5	6	6
Refined grain	1	8	15	16	22	47	29
Rice and pasta^g	1	15	23	27	35	28	32
Crackers, pretzels, rice cakes	5	8	23	34	36	33	42
Pancakes, waffles, French toast	1	3	12	12	10	29	21

^aThe mean energy at the Total Grains/Grain Products level may include food sub-categories that are not displayed separately. Food sub-categories displayed may not be mutually exclusive
^bAll family cereals include both ready-to-eat cereals and cooked cereals
^cPre-sweetened cereals are defined as those containing more than 21.2 g sugar per 100 g
^dIncludes foods assigned to the “whole grain” subgroup in the NDS-R Food Servings Count System; it does not include foods assigned to the “some whole grain” subgroup
^eBread and rolls also includes biscuits, bagels and tortillas
^fBread and rolls excludes breads and rolls used in sandwiches—these are included as part of mixed dishes
^gRice and pasta excludes rice and pasta used in mixed dishes

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