Healthy weight does not indicate proper nutrition
Houston – (May 29, 2009) – In a study of over 1,000 low socio-economic status Hispanic children between the ages of four and 19, experts at Baylor College of Medicine found that the children’s diets were adequate in most nutrients, but often exceeded guidelines for percent total fat, percent saturated fat, cholesterol, added sugar and sodium. The study appears in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
The Viva La Familia study, a five-year study, "shows that people who are not overweight can also have a diet that is not optimal for health. Everyone needs to be taking steps to improve their health, including replacing high fat foods in their diet with healthier choices such as fruits and vegetables," said Theresa Wilson, first author of the study and a registered dietitian. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health.