Abstract
As the first step to get the information on the range of fat intake optimal for growing individuals, the dietary habits in relation to fat, oil, and fatty foods of 1140 nursery children of 9 areas in Japan have been surveyed in 1964.
It was found that 40-80% of these, depending upon the living status of the children took fat, oil, or fatty foods at least once a day in 4-5 days of five consective days, while about 80% of the children craved for any of these foods at same time in their past transitionally, 20-30% of the children were given butter before one year of age, other fat and oil following the butter.
The frequency of fat, oil, and fatty foods consumption appeared in their family menu did not relate neither with the height and weight, nor with the health condition of the children, but did so significantly with obesity of their family members.
