Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd · Feb 1990
[Dietary intervention and follow-up study in 1-to-2-year-old children on macrobiotic diets].
As a follow-up of a population-based descriptive study on the nutritional status and growth of infants on macrobiotic diets (n = 53), an intervention study was carried out in 27 selected infants with clear nutritional deficiencies. This intervention program consisted of information on the nutrient content of macrobiotic foods, a regular newsletter, personal advice if needed, and reference to teachers in macrobiotics for further advice. ⋯ As a consequence of these findings, the macrobiotic community in the Netherlands and abroad has become more aware of the need for adaptation of the macrobiotic diet. It is recommended to include a source of dietary fat (minimum 20-25 g/day), fatty fish (minimum 100-150 g/wk) and dairy products (minimum 150-250 g/day).