What are Australian infants and toddlers eating? The Ozfits Study
The Ozfits Study is the first of its kind Australia-wide survey of infant and toddler feeding practices and food intake. Dr Merryn Netting, Advanced APD, from the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute and Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital, was interviewed on the Dietitian Connection podcast and has provided key insights including:
- Australia’s breastfeeding rates (they’re relatively good).
- Iron intakes are lower than recommended in this group.
- Sodium intake is of concern.
- A high proportion of energy (kJ) comes from discretionary (‘sometimes’) foods.
- How to help parents offer more iron-rich foods.
- How to support parents to strike a healthy balance with snacks.
For more, listen to the podcast here