Changes in Food Consumption Patterns in Bahrain

1990 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 183-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman O. Musaiger

Changes in food consumption in Bahrain can be identified particularly in the second half of seventies with the wake of oil boom. The consumption of traditional foods such as fish and dates have declined, while that of processed foods, fat, eggs, meat, poultry and milk products have risen. The daily per capita intake of animal protein and fat have increased at the expense of carbohydrates. Some factors responsible for this change are increasing income and literacy, food price fluctuations, food subsidy policy, the influence of immigrant food habits, influence of mass media and the changing structure of households. The change in dietary intake has associated with change in health and nutritional problems in the country.

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Gabriel Herald Joseph

ANALISIS POLA KONSUMSI PANGAN DI PROPINSI SULAWESI UTARA ABSTRAKKeragaman pola konsumsi pangan masyarakat pada masing-masing daerah berbeda-beda, tergantung dari potensi daerah dan struktur budaya masyarakat. Pola konsumsi masyarakat Indonesia umumnya masih didominasi oleh padi-padian terutama beras, dan sebagai upaya untuk mengurangi ketergantungan masyarakat pada beras maka perlu menggali potensi lokal yang berbasis non beras untuk memenuhi kebutuhan.Penelitian bertujuan  menganalisis kontribusi konsumsi energi dan protein dari berbagai kelompok pangan, menganalisis proporsi sumbangan energi dari beras terhadap total konsumsi energy, dan menganalisis hubungan antara aspek sosial ekonomi keluarga terhadap keaneka ragaman konsumsi pangan (skor PPH).Tingkat konsumsi pangan dikumpulkan dengan metode Recall kemudian dikonversikan dengan ke dalam bentuk zat gizi dengan menggunakan Daftar Komposisi Bahan Makanan (DKBM). Data primer yang lain juga dikumpulkan melalui wawancara langsung dengan informan menggunakan  alat bantu kuesioner secara terstruktur. Data sekunder diperoleh dari dari dokumen, laporan, catatan resmi dari instansi terkait sesuai dengan jenis data yang diperlukan.  Diperoleh   konsumsi pangan masyarakat Sulawesi Utara berada diatas Angka Kecukupan Energi Ideal sebesar 2.000 kkal/kapita/hari, yakni sebesar 2.021 kkal perkapita perhari., termasuk dalam kategori normal(90-<120%AKE/G), sedangkan Angka Kecukupan Protein mencapai 110,5% yakni 57,5 g/kapita/hari  berada diatas angka rata-rata nasional 50,1 g/kapita/hari. Kelompok Pangan padi-padian menyumbangkan energi paling besar yaitu 1166,9 kkal perkapita per hari  (58,3 % dari angka kecukupan energi), diikuti Minyak dan Lemak 256,8 kkal ( 12,8 %), Pangan Hewani 212,9 kkal (10,6 %), sayur dan buah 171,0 kkal (8,5 %) dan Umbi-umbian sebesar 64,5 kkal (3,2 %),  sedangkan Kelompok Pangan Buah/Biji Berminyak dan Kelompok Pangan Lain-lain  menyumbangkan energi paling kecil, masing-masing yaitu 28,2 kkal ( 1,4%), dan 27,5 kkal (1,4%).   Pola Konsumsi Pangan masyarakat masih belum beragam, bergizi dan seimbang. Hal ini ditunjukkan dari skor PPH baru sebesar 89,8 atau kurang dari skor PPH ideal sebesar 100. Aspek sosial ekonomi yang meliputi tingkat pendidikan, jumlah anggota rumah tangga, dan pendapatan rumah tangga menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan terhadap tingkat kecukupan gizi (AKE dan AKP). Disarankan perlu upaya promosi kesehatan khususnya mengkonsumsi makanan yang beragam, berimbang, dan bergizi serta mengembangkan sumber karbohidrat umbi-umbian lokal yang potensial, strategis, dan prospektf dalam meningkatkan skor PPH.Kata kunci :  konsumsi pangan, angka kecukupan energi (AKE), angkakecukupan  protein (AKP, PPH) ANALYSIS OF FOOD CONSUMTION IN NORTH SULAWESI PROVINCE ABSTRACTThe diversity of food consumption patterns of society in each region varies, depending on the potential of the region and the cultural structure of society. Indonesian people consumption patterns are still dominated by grains, especially rice, and in order to reduce the dependence of the community on rice, it is necessary to explore the non-rice based local potentials to meet the needs. The study aims to analyze the contribution of energy and protein consumption from various food groups, analyze the proportion of energy contribution from rice to total energy consumption, and analyze the relationship between the socio-economic aspect of the family to the diversity of food consumption (PPH score). Food consumption level collected by Recall method then converted into nutrient form using the Food Composition List (DKBM) .The other primary data were also collected through interviewees a direct with the informant using the tool questionnaire structured. Secondary data obtained from the documents, reports, official records of relevant agencies in accordance with the type of data required. The consumption of North Sulawesi people's food is above the Ideal Energy Sufficiency Level of 2,000 kcal / capita / day, that is equal to 2,021 kcal per capita per day, including in normal category (90 120% AKE / G), while Protein Sufficiency Rate reach 110,5% ie 57,5 g / day capital is above national average 50,1 g / capita / hari.Group Grains group donated the most energy, namely 1166.9 kcal per capita per day (58.3 from the energy sufficiency), followed by Oil and Fat 256.8 kcal (12.8%) Hewani Food 212, 9 kcal (10.6%), vegetables and fruit 171.0 kcal (8.5%) and tubers of 64.5 kcal (3.2%), while the Group of Oily Fruits / Grains and Food Groups Others contribute the least energy, each of which is 28.2 kcal (1.4% ), and 27.5 kcal (1.4%). Community Food Consumption Pattern is still not diverse, nutritious and balanced. This is demonstrated by the new PPH score of 89.8 or less than the ideal PPH score of 100. Socio-economic aspects including education level, number of household members, and household income indicate no significant relationship to nutritional adequacy level (AKE and AKP). Suggetions that can be recommended is the need for health promotion efforts in partiqular consume diverse, balanced and nutritions foods, also develop the potential, strategic and perfective root carbohydrate sources in order to increase the PPH score. Keywords: food consumption, energy adequacylevel (AKE), protein adequacy level (AKP), desirable dietary pattern (PPH)


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mária Holotová ◽  
Elena Horská ◽  
Ĺudmila Nagyová

Food consumption accounts for almost one-third of households' total environmental impact. Nowadays, consumption patterns throughout Europe are totally different from those of couple years ago, Slovakia is no exception. At an individual level, people's consumption patterns are shaped by their needs, abilities and opportunities. Exploring and understanding consumers' attitudes toward sustainable food consumption tendences is a key element to a better future for every country. This paper presents an analysis of the current situation regarding sustainable food habits among Slovak consumers. The main aim is to determine the level of consumer awareness for sustainable food consumption and food waste through purchasing decisions. Marketing research was conducted as a part of European project in five partner countries, we present results for Slovakia. Based on the analysis, we will be able in future to define limitations and opportunities in the form of recommendations in future. The findings of this paper have significant contributions and may encourage the process for the discussions and to provide the basis for educational content to help adults develop their skills and behaviors to make food consumption more sustainable.


2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Dadang Sukandar ◽  
Eddy Setyo Mudjajanto

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 12.75pt 6pt 14.2pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 1cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The objectives of the study were: (1) to analyze the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of Baduy people; (2) to understand food habits and food consumption of Baduy people. This research  is an explorative and descriptive study on the socio-cultural aspects of nutrition and food system. The data required to meet the research objectives (social, economy, ecology, food habits, food consumption, health and nutritional status) were collected through a direct interview and discussion with respondents as well as a direct observation at the location of respondents. A sample size of 338 households was drawn from the population. The allocation of sample was 303 for Outer Baduy, 10 for Inner Baduy and 25 for Moslem Baduy. To obtain the data on the cultural aspects, history and  socio aspect of food, in-depth interviews was conducted with 19 key persons. The household energy and nutrient intake of Outer Baduy shows that the household energy and protein intake is 3,198 kcal and 95 g per capita. This energy and protein intake has surpassed the energy and protein sufficiency level (Recommended Dietary Allowances, RDA).  The energy and nutrient intake in Inner Baduy households shows that the household energy and protein daily intake per capita is 952 kcal and 17 g. This is far below the energy and protein sufficiency (Recommended Dietary Allowances, RDA).</span></p>


Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Stoner ◽  
Nicholas Castro ◽  
Anna Kucharska-Newton ◽  
Abbie E. Smith-Ryan ◽  
Sally Lark ◽  
...  

This cross-sectional study determined whether 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taster status moderates the relationship between food consumption patterns and body composition in children. Children were recruited (n = 342, 50% female, 8–10 y) from across New Zealand. Using a food frequency questionnaire, these food consumption patterns were derived: Processed Foods, Fruit and Vegetables, and Breakfast Foods. Body composition variables included: body fat (%), fat mass (kg), fat mass index (FMI, kg/m2), body mass index (kg/m2) and waist to height ratio (W:Ht). Following adjustment for confounders, Processed Foods were positively associated with %fat (p = 0.015), fat mass (p = 0.004) and FMI (p = 0.016). Taste test strips determined PROP status. For Breakfast Foods, there were small negative associations with all body composition variables (p ≤ 0.001 to 0.037). The population sample was also stratified by PROP taster status. For the non-tasters, there were small to moderate negative associations between Breakfast Foods and each body composition variable (p = 0.003–0.045) except W:Ht (p = 0.112), and these relationships were stronger for girls compared to boys. For the tasters, there were small to moderate positive associations between Processed Foods with %fat (p = 0.030), fat mass (p ≤ 0.001) and FMI (p = 0.014). In conclusion, sensitivity to bitterness may moderate the relationship between food consumption patterns and body composition in children.


2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Laura da Costa Louzada ◽  
Ana Paula Bortoletto Martins ◽  
Daniela Silva Canella ◽  
Larissa Galastri Baraldi ◽  
Renata Bertazzi Levy ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on the micronutrient content of the Brazilian population’s diet. METHODS This cross-sectional study was performed using data on individual food consumption from a module of the 2008-2009 Brazilian Household Budget Survey. A representative sample of the Brazilian population aged 10 years or over was assessed (n = 32,898). Food consumption data were collected through two 24-hour food records. Linear regression models were used to assess the association between the nutrient content of the diet and the quintiles of ultra-processed food consumption – crude and adjusted for family income per capita. RESULTS Mean daily energy intake per capita was 1,866 kcal, with 69.5% coming from natural or minimally processed foods, 9.0% from processed foods and 21.5% from ultra-processed foods. For sixteen out of the seventeen evaluated micronutrients, their content was lower in the fraction of the diet composed of ultra-processed foods compared with the fraction of the diet composed of natural or minimally processed foods. The content of 10 micronutrients in ultra-processed foods did not reach half the content level observed in the natural or minimally processed foods. The higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was inversely and significantly associated with the content of vitamins B12, vitamin D, vitamin E, niacin, pyridoxine, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium and zinc. The reverse situation was only observed for calcium, thiamin and riboflavin. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study highlight that reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods is a natural way to promote healthy eating in Brazil and, therefore, is in line with the recommendations made by the Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira (Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population) to avoid these foods.


2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 898-915
Author(s):  
H. Hassan Wassef

Acelerated changes are taking place in the food habits of the present day Egyptians. Examples are drawn from foods that continue to be consumed by those considered guardians of the Egyptian tradition [Coptic Christians and isolated farming communities] and from interpretation of archaeological evidence. Recent decades have witnessed the progressive erosion of the traditional Egyptian diet and the introduction of new foods and eating habits. Sociocultural and economic changes are accelerating this erosion. The main features of the traditional Egyptian way of eating are presented along with a review of the emerging trends and of some of the important factors underlying food consumption patterns. Attention is drawn to the potential risk to health that these new trends represent, in particular to child nutrition and development


2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Sadowski

This paper addresses the spatial differentiation of food consumption patterns. The objective is to identify the economic and natural determinants of consumption levels and of differences in foodstuffs consumed around the world in the 2000s.  The study was based on data delivered by FAOSTAT and the World Bank. An analysis was performed of global correlation trends between economic factors (GDP per capita), natural and geographic factors (agricultural land per capita, and the food availability status. Also, cluster analysis was used to group the countries around the world by percentage share of plant, animal and aquaculture products in the dietary energy consumption (kcal/capita/day), and by agricultural land per capita. Based on the analyses, the economic factor was found to significantly prevail as a determinant of food security for different nations. The size of the dietary energy consumption and the share of animal products in it depend primarily on the domestic product per capita. Also noticed was the relatively low importance of natural conditions, expressed in this paper as agricultural land per capita. Based on previous research, the suitability of land for agricultural purposes was found to be historically important for human settlement around the world, though currently it is not the key determinant of food security. Also, the importance of aquaculture in addressing the global population’s food needs was found to be marginal though spatially differentiated.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-535
Author(s):  
Asankha Pallegedara

Purpose Food consumption patterns have changed in many Asian countries over the past two–three decades. It is important to understand the changes in food consumption patterns and its drivers in different country settings as each country has different food cultures, tastes and habits. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to examine the patterns and determinants of food consumption choice and demand in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach Using Household Income and Expenditure Survey 1990/1991, 2002 and 2012/2013 data, this study explores the relationship between food consumption patterns and the observed changes reported in per capita income, urbanization, structural transformations and demographics. Specifically, present study estimates the probability of consuming main food items such as rice, bread, dhal, vegetables and fish using a multivariate probit model and also estimates income and price elasticities of household major food items by applying Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System. Findings This study demonstrates that per capita income, food prices, education level of the household heads, rural–urban affiliation and ethnic background significantly affect the consumption decision of the major food items. Sri Lankan households in general seem to consider that rice and dhal are necessary commodities, whereas bread and fish are luxury commodities. Research limitations/implications The lack of panel data and several missing districts in two survey rounds for analysis are limitations of the study. Originality/value To the author’s knowledge, this is the first study for Sri Lanka that examines food consumption choice and demand using nationwide data for the last two decades. This study applies novel econometric techniques to account for various issues in data analysis.


2018 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robina Karim ◽  
Sher Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ibrahim ◽  
Nasrullah

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