Top sources and trends in consumption of total energy and energy from solid fats and added sugars among youth 2-18 years: United States 2009-2018.
Edwina A WambogoLauren E O'ConnorMarissa M Shams-WhiteKirsten A HerrickJill ReedyPublished in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2022)
In 2015-2018, SOFAS contributed over 30% of total energy for ages 2-18 years, which doubled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans' recommended limit of 15%. Top five sources of total energy were similar to those of solid fats, and those of SOFAs similar to those of added sugars. These results may inform public health efforts for improving diet quality.