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Genevieve Murstig, Tricia Maloney, Justin Hunt, Dietetic Internship Program, Graduate Program in Human Nutrition, Oregon Health &
Science University (OHSU), Portland, OR
Introduction BMI Percentage: Percentages were calculated using MedCalc 3000 BMI Figure 3 Conclusion
calculator. Height, weight, and sex were used to determine BMI
There are few studies that have reported on dietary fiber intake in percentage. Dietary Fiber as a percent of the Adequate Intake • There was no significant difference in fiber intake (g/1000 kcal)
children, although diets with an adequate intake of fiber are associated Among Children Participating in the NSLP between the two groups (p=0.443).
with a lower risk of chronic disease, improved digestion, and lower body NSLP Eligibility: Participants were sorted into categories of free or • Children eligible for free lunch had a mean fiber intake of 8.12 ± 2.8,
weight. When studying the nutritional and dietary fiber intake of school- reduced/full price based on question "Do you receive free lunch or pay Percent Daily Dietary Fiber Intake
and the children eligible for reduced/full-price had a mean fiber intake
reduced or full price?" in NHANES data. 30.0
aged children in the United States, it is vital to examine the National of 8.18± 2.6.
Percentage of Children
Free Lunch Program
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School Lunch Program (NSLP) because it can contribute significantly to a Reduced/Paid Lunch Program • There were several outliers as seen in Figure 2, however, they showed
child's overall energy, nutrient and fiber intakes. Statistical Analyses performed: 20.0
no correlation with age, sex, energy consumption or NSLP eligibility.
• One-sided, two sample equal variance t-test (p<0.05) were used to 15.0
Specific Aims: compare the average fiber intake of the two groups. 10.0
• The average intake of fiber for each child was converted to a
• To determine if children who are eligible for free lunch through the NSLP • Correlation test was used to determine if a relationship existed between 5.0
percentage based on the recommended AI of 14g/1000kcal, as
have a lower intake of dietary fiber than children who qualify for fiber intake and BMI percentile. 0.0
depicted in Figure 3.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 130 140 150
reduced price lunch or pay full price. • Odds ratio was used to determine how likely a child eligible for free • Both groups had a similar intake, with over 90% consuming 70% or less
Percent of Recommended Daily Intake
• To determine if low fiber intake has a correlation to higher BMI lunch was to have a lower fiber intake as compared to a child eligible for of the recommendations.
percentage. reduced/full-price. • Mean BMI percentile for the free lunch group was 68 ± 29.2.
• Mean BMI percentile for the reduced/full-price group was 66 ± 30.7.
Hypotheses: Results Figure 4
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Free Lunch Program • There was no correlation between BMI and dietary fiber intake in free
R² = 0.00204
lunch program (R2=2 x 10-3) or the reduced/paid lunch program
• Children who are eligible for free lunch will have a lower mean fiber Table 1. Participant Characteristics (R2=3.6 x 10-6) as shown in Figures 4 and 5
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intake than other children.
• The odds ratio was calculated to be 0.84 (95% CI, 0.34, 2.1) (P =