Usual intakes of food pattern components by U.S. children: WWEIA, NHANES 2013–2016

•The adherence to the DGA, 2015–2020 by U.S. children is reported.•More children age 2−3 years met the DGA recommendations than 4−8 years.•Few socioeconomic differences were seen in percent meeting DGA recommendations.•An example of using a usual-intake approach with publicly available dietary data.