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Table 4 Energy (calories per capita per day) from different types of Mixed Dishes among children 6–47 months: FITS 2008 (n = 2891)

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

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 Mixed Dishesa

26

76

124

154

166

176

238

Baby and Toddler dinnersb

21

31

18

10

5

5

1

Macaroni and cheese

3

8

18

36

26

38

32

Spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna

1

11

21

30

29

39

29

Sandwiches

0

8

37

32

58

37

98

Pizza

0

2

6

26

9

22

33

Bean mixtures, chilic

0

0

0

2

1

1

1

Soup

0

6

7

9

9

10

12

  1. aThe mean energy at the Total Mixed Dishes level may include food sub-categories that are not displayed separately. Food sub-categories displayed may not be mutually exclusive
  2. bBaby and Toddler dinners are commercially prepared foods specifically for young children
  3. cIncludes beans and rice, chili prepared with beans, and other bean mixtures