There was a mistake in Table 1 as published. The values for SFAs and sugar were reversed under the heading RDV in both categories. The corrected Table 1 appears below.
Table 1
| Items | Meiji NPS for younger children | Meiji NPS for older children | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDV | Cap | RDV | Cap | ||
| Nutrients to encourage | Protein | 25 g | 25 g | 50 g | 50 g |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 8 g | 13 g | 13 g | |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 600 mg | 750 mg | 750 mg | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 5.5 mg | 12 mg | 12 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 μg | 4.0 μg | 8.0 μg | 8.0 μg | |
| Nutrients to limit | Energy | 1,300 kcal | NA | 2,250 kcal | NA |
| SFAs | 14.4 g | NA | 25.0 g | NA | |
| Sugar | 32.5 g | NA | 56.3 g | NA | |
| Salt equivalents | 3.5 g | NA | 6.0 g | NA | |
| Food groups to encourage | Fruits | 92 g | 92 g | 160 g | 160 g |
| Vegetables | 161 g | 161 g | 280 g | 280 g | |
| Nuts | 35 g | 35 g | 60 g | 60 g | |
| Legumes | 46 g | 46 g | 80 g | 80 g | |
| Dairy | 60 g | 60 g | 104 g | 104 g | |
RDVs and caps of the Meiji NPS for younger children and older children.
RDV, reference daily value; NA, not applicable; SFA, saturated fatty acid.
The original version of this article has been updated.
Summary
Keywords
nutrient profiling, World Health Organization, nutrient-rich food index, growth, development, children, Japanese diet
Citation
Frontiers Production Office (2025) Correction: Development and validation of the Meiji Nutritional Profiling System for children. Front. Nutr. 12:1650235. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1650235
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19 June 2025
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24 June 2025
Published
09 July 2025
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