Table A1 Comparison of dietary intake amongst children with diets high or low in “junk food” based on dietary intake at age 4½ years
Frequency of consumption of food item at least 4 times per weekPercentage of children inFrequency of consumption of food item at least 4 times per weekPercentage of children in
Lowest quintile of “junk food” (%)Highest quintile of “junk food” (%)Lowest quintile of “junk food” (%)Highest quintile of “junk food” (%)
Crispy coated chicken/turkey1.216.7Sausages/burgers0.23.7
Oven/fried chips0.418.4Pizza0.13.5
Crisps12.871.0Baked beans2.113.0
Ice cream0.729.9Tinned pasta1.214.6
Cake4.829.5Pasta9.77.2
Chocolate coated biscuits7.152.5Rice0.20.1
Biscuits22.665.9Fresh citrus fruit6.58.4
Chocolate bars3.646.2Other fresh fruit20.719.3
Sweets1.334.5Green leafy vegetables*0.20.3
Cola/Other fizzy drinks3.033.6Other green vegetables†0.30.3
Ice lollies0.222.9Carrots0.50.5
Milk-based puddings2.015.6Other root vegetables‡0.10.2
  • *Cabbage, brussel sprouts, spinach, broccoli and other dark green leafy vegetables

  • †Other green vegetables (cauliflower, runner beans, leeks, okra, courgettes, etc.)

  • ‡Other root vegetables (turnip, swede, parsnip, etc.)