The study also indicated a need for nutritional education. According to parents or guardians, most children had few exposures to sugary beverages(soda, sweet drinks, and fruit juices). However, there were 80 exposures to processed carbohydrates. The survey, conducted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on a Saturday, showed 25.4% missed breakfast.
Meat or eggs were eaten by 35 and dairy products by 46 children at their most recent meal. Parents provided a diet high in processed carbohydrates but low in fruits and vegetables (6 children had a piece of fruit and 1 child had a vegetable). Educational
programs that emphasize the importance of not skipping a meal and providing more fruits and vegetables to children continue to be needed