November 9/Chicago/States News Service -- A new survey by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Foundation has found many children are snacking more frequently but are skipping breakfast and dinner-meals that contain nutrients crucial to their development and health. Results from the "2010 Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey" were released at ADA's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Boston.
"Research has shown that malnutrition is a serious concern for many U.S. children -- regardless of their weight -- and if children are skipping major meals with higher nutrient content it can affect their ability to learn, as well as their behavior and their development," said registered dietitian Dr. Katie Brown, the national education director for the ADA Foundation.