Healthy Snacks and Drinks for Toddlers: A Qualitative Study of Caregivers’ Understanding of Expert Recommendations and Perceived Barriers to Adherence

Background. Despite expert recommendations, most toddlers consume sugary drinks and more sweet and salty snack foods than fruits and vegetables as snacks. Studies have examined toddler caregivers’ reasons for providing sugary drinks, but few have examined the reasons for providing nutritionally poor...

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Main Authors: Jennifer L. Harris, Maria J. Romo-Palafox, Haley Gershman, Inna Kagan, Valerie Duffy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/1006