Background Energy density (ED) and the variety of foods are 2 factors that may have a
combined effect on preschool-aged children's ability to regulate food intake. However, little …

Background Nutrient-dense foods, which are often low in energy density (ED), are
recommended for a healthy diet in infants and children. How ED changes during the …

Background Observational research has found that lower energy density (ED) diets are
related to reduced intake of fat and greater intake of fruits and vegetables. No study has …

High dietary energy density (ED) is linked to childhood obesity and poor diet quality. The
Australian Health Star Rating (HSR) system aims to assist consumers in making healthful …

Background: Larger portion sizes of foods and beverages could affect overall energy intake
at meals and promote overeating. Objective: We investigated trends in portion sizes of …

Large portions of energy dense foods promote overconsumption but offering small portions
might lead to compensatory intake of other foods. Offering a variety of vegetables could help …

Background Because children often consume substantial proportions of their diets in
childcare programs, it is critical to determine what they eat when served menus meeting …

The objective was to determine the relationship between dietary energy density (ED; kcal/g)
and measured weight status in children. The present study used data from a nationally …

Childhood obesity is a global problem with many contributing factors including dietary
energy density (DED). This paper aims to investigate potential predictors of DED among …

Objectives To identify top dietary sources of energy, empty calories, added sugars, and solid
fats among 2–18 year old children and adolescents in the US and describe trends. Methods …