Food and nutrient intake at 1 year of age in Northern Sweden: results from the Swedish NICE birth cohort
Journal article, 2025

Dietary habits and nutrient intake early in life are important for long-term health. Here, we examine food and nutrient intake at 1 year of age in the Swedish NICE (Nutritional impact on Immunological maturation during Childhood in relation to the Environment) birth cohort in relation to dietary guidelines and family characteristics. Dietary data was collected using a web-based semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (TodMeal-Q). Our findings show that intakes of critical micronutrients such as selenium, iodine, and iron were substantially below recommended levels. Also, the dietary patterns observed, characterized by higher protein and lower fat intake compared to recommendations, highlight the need for nutritional guidance to mitigate long-term health risks. Moreover, family dynamics, including the presence of siblings and maternal smoking habits, should be considered in designing effective dietary interventions, as these factors may be indicative of the context in which feeding practices are established.

nutrients

micronutrients

cohort

dietary recommendations

children

food intake

Author

Mia Stråvik

Chalmers, Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition Science

Mariza Kampouri

Karolinska Institutet

Klara Gustin

Karolinska Institutet

Anna Sandin

Umeå University

Agnes E. Wold

University of Gothenburg

Malin Barman

Chalmers, Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition Science

Ann-Sofie Sandberg

Chalmers, Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition Science

FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION

2296-861X (ISSN)

Vol. 12 1548512

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Subject Categories (SSIF 2025)

Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine

Nutrition and Dietetics

DOI

10.3389/fnut.2025.1548512

PubMed

40018271

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3/14/2025