THE DIETARY INVESTIGATION OF CHILDREN IN NURSERIES AND KINDERGARTENS / 营养学报

An investigation of the dietary conditions and the growth of children was made from February to May 1982 in 14 nurseries and kindergartens in G districts of Tianjin.The results showed: the calorie intake was lower than 80% of the daily allowance of normal children in 11 of 14 nurseries and kindergartens while the protein intake was lower than 70% of the daily allowance in 12. The levels of other nutrients were also lower. The heights and body weights of children in these institutions belonged to B class of 6 grades by Zhou Qi-yuan.The causes of calorie and protein insufficiency and some suggestions were discussed.