ORIGINS: Nutritional Profile of Children Aged One Year in a Longitudinal Birth Cohort
2025
Sarah Whalan | Poonam K. Pannu | Rachelle A. Pretorius | Alexander J. J. Scherini | Sonia Gregory | Susan L. Prescott | Desiree Silva
Background: Dietary intake during the first year of life is a key determinant of a child&rsquo:s growth and development. ORIGINS is a longitudinal birth cohort study investigating factors that contribute to a &lsquo:healthy start to life&rsquo: and the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study aims to describe the dietary intakes of one-year-old children participating in ORIGINS and compare these to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). Between 2020 and 2023, dietary intake data were collected on 779 one-year-old children using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). The analysis explored milk intake (breastmilk, infant formula, and cow&rsquo:s milk), the introduction to solids, macronutrient, micronutrient, and food group intakes. Results: The results indicated that 41.5% were still being breastfed at one year of age, while 58.0% continued to receive formula milk. While the cohort met NRV cut-offs for most micronutrients, iodine intake fell below requirements, and sodium intake exceeded recommendations. Diet quality, based on the food group intake, did not meet recommendations, with children over-consuming fruit and discretionary foods, while under-consuming vegetables and cereals and grains foods. Conclusions: These findings highlight areas for improvement in the dietary intake of one-year-old children.
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