The Relationship of Ready-to-Eat Cereal Consumption to Nutrient Intake, Blood Lipids, and Body Mass Index of Children as They Age through Adolescence

Albertson, Ann M.; Affenito, Sandra G.; Bauserman, Robert; Holschuh, Norton; Eldridge, Alison L.; Barton, Bruce

doi:10.1016/j.jada.2009.06.363

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“…Similar to previous studies conducted among persons in the U.S. (Albertson et al, 2003;Albertson et al, 2009;Barton et al, 2005;Cho et al, 2003;Song et al, 2005), this research demonstrated a positive association between consumption of RTE cereal and body weight measures. However, unlike past studies (Albertson et al, 2003;Albertson et al, 2009;Barton et al, 2005;Cho et al, 2003), the association between RTE cereal consumption and BMI differed by gender and weight status. An inverse assocation between BMI and frequency of RTE cereal consumption was statistically significant for males, as well as for the proportion of overweight or obese persons in the full sample population.…”

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“…Ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal has the potential tonot only increase micronutrient, fibre, and whole grain intake, but to aid body weight control (Albertson et al, 2009;Albertson et al, 2008;Albertson Anderson, Crockett, &Goebel, 2003;Barton et al, 2005;Gibson, 2003;Berkey, Rockett, Gillman, Field, & Colditz, 2003). Indeed, studies conducted in the U.S. have documented an inverse association between the frequency of RTE cereal consumption and body weight (Albertson et al, 2003;Albertson et al, 2008;Albertson et al, 2009;Barton et al, 2005;Cho et al, 2003).…”

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“…Indeed, studies conducted in the U.S. have documented an inverse association between the frequency of RTE cereal consumption and body weight (Albertson et al, 2003;Albertson et al, 2008;Albertson et al, 2009;Barton et al, 2005;Cho et al, 2003). To date, these data are not available for the Canadian population.…”

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The Association Between Ready-to-Eat Cereal Consumption, Nutrient Intakes of the Canadian Population 12 Years and Older and Body Weight Measures: Results From a Nationally Representative Canadian Population

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Background: To examine the relationship between ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal consumption habits and body mass index (BMI) of a nationally representative sample of Canadians. Methods: Population-based survey of Canadians aged 12 years and older. Participants provided 7-day self-reported food diary records during the data collection period of October 2003 through September 2004. Height and weight of the respondents was also reported. Main outcome measures included frequency of RTE cereal consumption, Body Mass Index (BMI), and nutrient intakes. The sample population of 2926 aged 12 years and older was divided into three groups by frequency of RTE cereal consumption over the 7-day period: 0-1 serving, 2-3 servings and 4+ servings. Results: The RTE cereal intake ranged from 0 to greater than 8 servings over the 7 days. Males who consumed 4+ servings of RTE Cereal had significantly lower mean BMI measures than the ones who consumed 0-1 serving (P < 0.006). Significantly lower proportion of Canadians who consumed 4+ serving of RTE cereal were classified as overweight or obese than those who consumed 0-1 servings in seven days (p = 0.011). Higher cereal intake group also had favourable nutrient intake profiles than the lower cereal intake group and were more likely to meet micronutrient intake recommendations. Conclusion: Self-reported RTE cereal consumption is related to lower BMI and improved nutrient intake in Canadians aged 12 years and older.

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The Association Between Ready-to-Eat Cereal Consumption, Nutrient Intakes of the Canadian Population 12 Years and Older and Body Weight Measures: Results From a Nationally Representative Canadian Population

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Culp³

et al. 2013

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“…Studies have consistently found that higher consumption of RTE cereals is associated with improved micronutrient intake, which supports the recommendation to promote RTE cereals to youth. 4,5 However, calories from added sugars exceed the total recommended discretionary calories for most people, which has led to increased attention to all sources of added sugar in children's diets, including highly sweetened cereals. 6,7 Breakfast cereals contribute 8% to 9% of added sweeteners in children's diets, 6 and cereals marketed directly to children contain significantly more added sugar than those marketed to adults and total 32% to 43% of cereal content by weight.…”

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Effects of Serving High-Sugar Cereals on Children's Breakfast-Eating Behavior

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT:There are positive health benefits for children who consume ready-to-eat cereals for breakfast; however, cereal companies market their high-sugar products extensively to children, which causes concern that eating these products contributes to unhealthy levels of added sugar in children's diets. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:Results demonstrate the potential negative effects of serving high-sugar cereal to children and how it affects their consumption of cereal, added sugar, and fruit during breakfast. In addition, they demonstrate that children like and will eat low-sugar cereals as an alternative.abstract OBJECTIVES: To test (1) whether children will consume low-sugar ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals and (2) the effects of serving high-versus low-sugar cereals on the consumption of cereal, refined sugar, fresh fruit, and milk. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:Using an experimental design, we randomly assigned children (n ϭ 91) who were attending summer day camp to receive a breakfast that included either the choice of 1 of 3 high-sugar cereals (high-sugar condition) or low-sugar cereals (lowsugar condition), as well as low-fat milk, orange juice, bananas, strawberries, and sugar packets. Participants served themselves and completed a background questionnaire after eating. Researchers measured the amount and calories consumed of each food. RESULTS:In both conditions, children reported "liking" or "loving" the cereal they chose. Children in the low-sugar cereal condition consumed, on average, slightly more than 1 serving of cereal (35 g), whereas children in the high-sugar condition consumed significantly more (61 g) and almost twice the amount of refined sugar in total (24.4 vs 12.5 g). Milk and total calories consumed did not differ significantly between conditions, but children in the low-sugar condition were more likely to put fruit on their cereal (54% vs 8%) and consumed a greater portion of total calories from fresh fruit (20% vs 13%). CONCLUSIONS:Compared with serving low-sugar cereals, high-sugar cereals increase children's total sugar consumption and reduce the overall nutritional quality of their breakfast. Children will consume low-sugar cereals when offered, and they provide a superior breakfast option.

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“…We think so. Consumption of any type of RTEC has also been associated with consumption of milk (42) , which provides additional nutrients, including three of public health concern (vitamin D, Ca and K) (3) , as well as protein, riboflavin, vitamin B 12 and P. Both RTEC and PSRTEC have been associated with improved diet quality, dietary adequacy, lower weight and better cardiovascular risk profiles (43)(44)(45)(46)(47)(48) , suggesting that the amount of sugar added to PSRTEC is not detrimental to diet quality, dietary adequacy or overall health risk. Further, consumption of PSRTEC by children has not been associated with intakes of added sugars over the Institute of Medicine's recommendation (CE O'Neil, T Nicklas and VL Fulgoni, unpublished results).…”

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