Pre-Schoolers Fed too much Veg

April 14, 2008: 12:00 AM EST

Dieticians are warning that too much fiber and too little fat can lead to vitamin deficiencies and stunt growth in the under-fives. Experts say this age group has different dietary requirements from school-age children and their developing bodies cannot cope with high quantities of fruit and vegetables. The warning comes after a UK trading standards study of nursery menus found that only 30 percent were providing meals with enough calories. Most were providing food that was too low in calories, fat and saturated fat and too high in fruit and vegetables, says Sarah Almond, a pediatric dietician who analyzed the results of the study. A separate study shows that mothers are buying more fruit and vegetables and less chips and chocolate for their children. Food firm Crosse & Blackwell monitored the shopping baskets of 500 families with children under 16 for a year before drawing this conclusion.

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