Abstract
The article presents the results of the cross-sectional multicentre study concerning the consumption of digestible carbohydrates of 823 children aged 6-35 months divided into four age-groups. Three-day dietary records and additional information obtained from questionnaires were evaluated.
In all age groups the carbohydrates supplied 52.1-57.4 % of total energy with bread and pastry, baby cereals, milk and fruit as the main sources; starch supplied 9.4-18.7 % of energy with the cereal food group and potatoes as main sources. Mono and disaccharides provided 33.4-44.8% of energy; around 15 % accounted for free sugars.
The main sources of sugars (except for lactose) were fruits, baby cereals, and sugar added to beverages and various foods. Nutritional counselling should focus on reducing the intake of free sugars.