[Evaluation of yogurt intake status of Chinese adults in 8 cities and its relationship with metabolic syndrome in 2016].

Objective: To investigate the level of yogurt intake in the Chinese population and its relationship between the level of yogurt intake and metabolic syndrome.

Methods: Samples were taken from populations in 8 cities in China. Dietary surveys, physical examinations, and blood sample were collected.

[Assessment of accuracy of parents' perception of their 4-36 months old children's picky eating behavior].

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of parents' perception of whether their child is a picky eater and the specific food category the children avoideating according to the food frequency questionnaire.

Methods: This research selected 1 663 infants aged 4-36 months receiving non-diary complimentary food from maternal, infants, nutrition and growth study (MING Study) in 8 Chinese cities in which a combination of systematic cluster random sampling and purposive sampling was used. The general information, dietary status and picky eating status were collected through a self-designed questionnaire from the caregiver of the children.