Table 3.
Micronutrients served to 3–5-year-old children (n 415) for lunch in Oklahoma child-care centres, USA, 2011–2014
| Micronutrient | Mean | sd | 95 % CI | 1–3-year-olds’ DRI* | 4–8-year-olds’ DRI* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca (mg) | 344·5 | 135·0 | 331·5, 357·6 | 233·3 | 333·3 |
| Fe (mg) | 2·8†,‡ | 1·8 | 2·6, 3·0 | 2·3 | 3·3 |
| Mg (mg) | 65·9†,‡ | 24·7 | 63·5, 68·3 | 26·7 | 43·3 |
| Zinc (mg) | 3·8† | 11·8 | 2·6, 4·9 | 2·3 | 3·3 |
| Vitamin A (µg) | 249·9†,‡ | 228·3 | 227·9, 271·9 | 100·0 | 133·3 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1·4†,‡ | 2·1 | 1·2, 1·6 | 2·0 | 2·3 |
| Folate (µg) | 71·9†,‡ | 40·1 | 68·0, 75·8 | 50 | 66·7 |
DRI, Dietary Reference Intake.
*
DRI value represents one-third of the daily recommended intake value, to accurately compare with the lunch-time meal.
†
Mean micronutrient content of foods served was significantly different (based on 95 % CI) from the 1–3-year-olds’ DRI.
‡
Mean micronutrient content of foods served was significantly different (based on 95 % CI) from the 4–8-year-olds’ DRI.