PROCJENA KVALITETE I ENERGETSKE VRIJEDNOSTI OBROKA U VRTIĆIMA I DOMOVIMA ZA LICA TREĆE DOBI
ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY AND ENERGY VALUE OF MEALS IN KINDERGARTEN AND NURSING HOMES

Summary/Abstract: Menus in kindergartens and homes for the elderly have an important influence on growth and development, and the adoption of correct eating habits. The research aimed to evaluate the quality of nutrition in 38 kindergartens and 10 homes for the elderly in the area of ZDK. A total of 38 all-day meals were analysed using standard analytical methods. Data on the energy value and content of food substances (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) were compared concerning 75% of the daily needs of a preschool child (without dinner), corresponding to his average 8- to 10-hour stay in kindergarten. About the recommended daily energy value for ages 4 to 6 years (without dinner - 3809.26 KJ), seven meals (18.4%) showed above the average recommended energy value, while 22 (57.9%) meals were below the average recommended value. The results of the energy value for breakfast and snacks about the recommended energy value (2000 KJ) amount to n=5; 13.2% above average and n=20; 52.6% below the average recommended value. The results of the energy value for lunch show deviations from the recommended energy value of approximately 1800 KJ (n=8; 21.1% above and n=15; 39.5% below the recommended value. The results of the daily energy value in homes for the elderly showed deviations concerning the recommended daily energy value, which includes three meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner (8500 KJ), in four samples above the average value (40%) and four samples (40%) below the average recommended energy value. Quality nutrition of preschool children and early adoption of healthy eating habits, as well as high-quality nutrition of people of the third age, is of public health importance, therefore, for health, ecological, and ethical reasons, it is important to correct and control the menu and introduce new foods following the recommended values.

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