scholarly journals Differences in the Quantity and Types of Foods and Beverages Consumed by Canadians between 2004 and 2015

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Tugault-Lafleur ◽  
Jennifer Black
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Dark Green ◽  
Food Consumed

This study examined differences in food and beverage intake estimated from nationally representative surveys of Canadians in 2004 and 2015 collected through the Canadian Community Health Surveys. Differences in mean daily energy intake and amounts of food consumed were compared between 2004 and 2015 and across age groups for all energy reporters (aged 2 years+) and among only plausible energy reporters. From 2004 to 2015, mean energy intake decreased by 228 kcal/day (all energy reporters) and 74 kcal/day (plausible energy reporters). Canadians reported consuming more daily servings of meat and alternatives but fewer servings of vegetables and fruit and milk and alternatives in 2015 compared to 2004. Analyses of food subgroups revealed that Canadians reported consuming more daily servings of dark green and orange vegetables, dairy products, legumes, nuts and seeds, and eggs but fewer servings of potatoes, other vegetables, fruit juices, fluid milk, and sugar-sweetened beverages in 2015 compared to 2004. While some aspects of the Canadian diet have improved, daily mean intake of other nutritious foods either stagnated or worsened over time. Continued attention is needed to improve population-level intakes of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and protein foods such as legumes, nuts, seeds, and lower fat dairy products.

scholarly journals You aren't what you eat, you become what you eat

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R Stephens ◽  
Jonathan F Easton ◽  
Heriberto Roman Sicilia
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Energy Imbalance ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Large Populations ◽  
Energy Excess

Obesity (and the consequent obesity epidemic) is a complex, adaptive process, taking place over a time span of many years. Energy intake is recognized as a potentially important driver of obesity, especially in the context of an identifiable energy imbalance which, it is surmised, must lead to weight gain. Similarly, energy expenditure must play an important role. However, both show an enormous degree of individual variation. Therefore, measuring them is an exceedingly difficult task, especially in the context of large populations and long time periods. It has been argued that population-level observed weight gain can be traced back to very small daily energy imbalances while, at the same time, positing that a much larger maintenance energy gap is responsible for maintaining the energy requirements of the increased weight population. In this paper we examine the relation between BMI and energy intake as functions of age. The convexity of the BMI curves as a function of age and gender demonstrate the enhanced obesity risk apparent in young adults and women, and imply that no settling points exist at the population level. Consistent with other studies, overall weight increases are consistent with a very small daily energy imbalance, about 7 cal. Consumption as a function of age shows a small, steady, linear decrease of about 8 cal per year, and can be associated with a maximal energy excess/deficit of about 250cal for the youngest and oldest age groups. By examining weight differences between age groups as a function of age, we argue that this excess/deficit is an important motor for the observed weight differences, and argue that the apparent energy imbalance of 250 cal, due to excess consumption, leads to an effective imbalance of only 7 cal due to the existence of various physiological and behavioral mechanisms that enhance weight homeostasis and effectively reduce the energy excess from 250 cal to 7 cal. We discuss several possibilities for such mechanisms.

scholarly journals Snack Consumption Patterns among Canadians

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Vatanparast ◽  
Naorin Islam ◽  
Rashmi Prakash Patil ◽  
Mojtaba Shafiee ◽  
Jessica Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Daily Energy Intake ◽  
Community Health Survey ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Snack Consumption ◽  
Dietary Data

The snacking prevalence, frequency of daily snack consumption, and the contribution of snacks to daily energy intake have substantially increased globally. The aim of this study was to examine the patterns of snack consumption among a representative sample of Canadians aged 2 and older. Nationally representative dietary data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) conducted in 2015 (n = 19,677 participants aged ≥2 years) were used to describe snacking patterns. In all, 80.4% of Canadians reported consuming at least one snack per day, which varied between different age groups from 77.0% (≥55 years) to 96.4% (2–5 years). About 37% of snack consumers reported only one snack episode per day but nearly 10% reported four or more episodes of snacking. Snacking contributed to nearly 23% of total daily energy intake in Canadians, which was highest among younger children (27%) and lowest among older adults (20.8%). There were no significant differences in obesity measures comparing snack consumers and non-consumers in children and adults. Snacking considerably contributes to total nutrient and energy intake of Canadians. Promoting nutrient-dense snacks provides an opportunity to improve overall diet quality.

scholarly journals Have socio-economic inequalities in sugar purchasing widened? A longitudinal analysis of food and beverage consumer data from British households, 2014–2017

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Nicolas Berger ◽  
Steven Cummins ◽  
Richard D Smith ◽  
Laura Cornelsen
Keyword(s):  
Panel Study ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Economic Inequalities

Abstract Objective: To examine socio-economic inequalities in decreases in household sugar purchasing in Great Britain (GB). Design: Longitudinal, population-based study. Setting: Data were obtained from the GB Kantar Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) panel (2014–2017), a nationally representative panel study of food and beverages bought and brought into the home. We estimated changes in daily sugar purchases by occupational social grade from twenty-three food groups, using generalised estimating equations (household-level clustering). Participants: British households who regularly reported food and beverages to the GB Kantar FMCG (n 28 033). Results: We found that lower social grades obtained a lower proportion of sugar from healthier foods and a greater proportion of sugar from less healthy foods and beverages. In 2014, differences in daily sugar purchased between the lowest and the highest social grades were 3·9 g/capita/d (95 % CI 2·9, 4·8) for table sugar, 2·4 g (95 % CI 1·8, 3·1) for sugar-sweetened beverages, 2·2 g (95 % CI 1·5, 2·8) for chocolate and confectionery and 1·0 g (95 % CI 0·7, 1·3) for biscuits. Conversely, the lowest social grade purchased less sugar from fruits (2·1 g (95 % CI 1·5, 2·8)) and vegetables (0·7 g (95 % CI 0·5, 0·8)) than the highest social grade. We found little evidence of change in social grade differences between 2014 and 2017. These results suggest that recent overall declines in sugar purchases are largely equally distributed across socio-economic groups. Conclusions: This suggests that recent population-level policy activity to reduce sugar consumption in GB does not appear to exacerbate or reduce existing socio-economic inequalities in sugar purchasing. Low agency, population-level policies may be the best solution to improving population diet without increasing inequalities.

scholarly journals Patterns and trends in the intake distribution of manufactured and homemade sugar-sweetened beverages in pre-tax Mexico, 1999–2012

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 3296-3306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania C Aburto ◽  
Jennifer M Poti ◽  
Barry M Popkin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Nationally Representative

AbstractObjectiveTo describe trends across the intake distribution of total, manufactured and homemade sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) from 1999 to 2012, focusing on high SSB consumers and on changes by socio-economic status (SES) subgroup.DesignWe analysed data from one 24 h dietary recall from two nationally representative surveys. Quantile regression models at the 50th, 75th and 90th percentiles of energy intake distribution of SSB were used.Setting1999 Mexican National Nutrition Survey and 2012 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey.ParticipantsSchool-aged children (5–11 years) and women (20–49 years) for trend analyses (n7718). Population aged >1 year for 2012 (n10 096).ResultsOver the 1999–2012 period, there were significant increases in the proportion of total and manufactured SSB consumers (5·7 and 10·7 percentage points), along with an increase in per-consumer SSB energy intake, resulting in significant increases in per-capita total SSB energy intake (142, 247 and 397 kJ/d (34, 59 and 95 kcal/d) in school-aged children and 155, 331 and 456 kJ/d (37, 79 and 109 kcal/d) in women at the 50th, 75th and 90th percentile, respectively). Total and manufactured SSB intakes increased sharply among low-SES children but remained similar among high-SES children during this time span.ConclusionsLarge increases in SSB consumption were seen between 1999 and 2012 during this pre-tax SSB period, particularly for the highest consumers. Trends observed in school-aged children are a clear example of the nutrition transition experienced in Mexico. Policies to discourage high intake of manufactured SSB should continue, joined with strategies to encourage water and low-calorie beverage consumption.

scholarly journals Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students’ Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiba Bawadi ◽  
Toqa Khataybeh ◽  
Bayan Obeidat ◽  
Abdelhamid Kerkadi ◽  
Reema Tayyem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Daily Energy Intake ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumption Level ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Daily Energy

Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are caloric-dense and associated with poor diet quality which may result in weight gain and obesity. Obesity is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases. This study aimed to (1) assess the consumption level of SSBs among college students in Jordan and (2) examine the relationship of consumption level to body weight. The current study is a cross-sectional study conducted on 967 college students (55.3% males and 44.7% females). Consumption of SSBs was assessed using validated questionnaires. SSBs were classified into four major categories (hot drinks, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and soft drinks). Anthropometric measurements of the participants including body weight, height, and waist circumferences were recorded. Male students consumed more calories from SSBs compared to female students (p = 0.016). The mean contribution of SSBs to daily energy intake among college students was 480 kcal with the highest contribution from sugar sweetened hot drinks and fruit drinks. A significant positive relationship was found in BMI (p = 0.006) and waist circumference (p = 0.030) for participants consuming calories from SSBs. In conclusion, beverages with added sugar contribute substantially to the daily energy intake of college students in Jordan.

scholarly journals Food consumption patterns in an adult urban population in Beirut, Lebanon

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Nasreddine ◽  
Nahla Hwalla ◽  
Abla Sibai ◽  
Mouïn Hamzé ◽  
Dominique Parent-Massin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Daily Energy Intake ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
The Mean

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate, measure and assess the food consumption pattern of the adult population living in Beirut, Lebanon, and to identify inadequate or excessive intake of food groups particularly linked to non-communicable diseases.DesignA cross-sectional food consumption survey was conducted in 2001. Dietary habits were assessed by means of a quantitative food-frequency questionnaire.SettingDietary survey of the urban population (Beirut).SubjectsRandom sample of 444 adult subjects (aged 25–54 years) in Beirut.ResultsThe mean consumption of food by the study population was estimated to be 3030 g day−1, providing an energy intake of 2523.57 kcal day−1. Fat contributed 38.9% to the average daily energy intake, protein 13.4% and carbohydrates 47.2%. Mean consumption of fruits and vegetables was approximately 367 g day−1 and 45.3% of subjects consumed less than the recommended 400 g daily. Cereals contributed 324.5 g day−1, providing 35.0% of daily energy intake, with bread being the most highly consumed (146.2 g day−1) in this food group. The mean intake of meat and poultry products was 91.7 g day−1 and provided 8.8% of daily energy intake, with consumption of butchery products especially beef being the highest (47.6 g day−1) followed by poultry (36.1 g day−1). A low consumption of fish was noted (19.7 g day−1), with 73.6% of subjects consuming less than the recommended 2 servings of fish per week. Dairy products contributed 243.1 g day−1 or 10.9% of daily energy intake, and milk was the least consumed dairy product (56.8% of consumers). The intake of added fats and oils, excluding those in cooked recipes, was 20.4 g day−1; olive oil was not used in cooking but was added solely at the table and its mean intake was 5 g day−1. The consumption of butter was low (0.86 g day−1) and vegetable oil was the type of fat mostly used in cooking. The average intake of alcoholic beverages was low (33.6 g day−1), accounting for 0.7% of total energy intake. Women had significantly higher intakes of milk, dairy products, vegetables and coffee than men (P < 0.05). The percentage of women who reported the use of low-fat items was significantly higher than that of men. Younger people (25–34 years) ate significantly more meat, sugar, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, and consumed significantly less cooked vegetables and legumes, than older ones (P < 0.05).ConclusionsThe rather high contribution of fat to daily energy intake, the low intake of fish and the relatively high percentage of people consuming less than the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables observed in this study suggest that the adult Lebanese population is at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and other non-communicable diseases, which provides the basis for recommending increased intakes of fish, particularly fatty fish, and fruits and vegetables.

Eating behaviour styles in Irish teens: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Aisling N Daly ◽  
Elizabeth J O’Sullivan ◽  
Janette Walton ◽  
Breige A McNulty ◽  
John M Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
External Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
External Eating ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Republic

Abstract Objectives: To describe the eating behaviour styles of Irish teens and to explore the relationships between demographic factors, BMI and dietary intake and these eating behaviour styles. Design: Cross-sectional data from the Irish National Teens’ Food Survey (2005–2006). The Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire assessed three eating behaviour styles in teens: restrained, emotional and external eating. Data were stratified by sex and age groups. Setting: The Republic of Ireland. Participants: Nationally representative sample of teens aged 13–17 years (n 441). Results: The highest scoring eating behaviour style was external eating (2·83 external v. 1·79 restraint and 1·84 emotional). Girls scored higher than boys on all three scales (Restraint: 2·04 v. 1·56, P < 0·001, Emotional: 2·15 v. 1·55, P < 0·001 and External: 2·91 v. 2·76, P = 0·03), and older teens scored higher than younger teens on the Emotional (1·97 v. 1·67, P < 0·001) and External scales (2·91 v. 2·72, P = 0·01). Teens classified as overweight/obese scored higher than those classified as normal weight on the Restraint scale (2·15 v. 1·71, P < 0·001) and lower on the External scale (2·67 v. 2·87, P < 0·03). Daily energy intake was negatively correlated with the Restraint (r −0·343, P < 0·001) and Emotional scales (r −0·137, P = 0·004) and positively correlated with the External scale (r 0·110, P = 0·02). Conclusions: External eating is the predominant eating behaviour style among Irish teens, but sex, age, BMI and dietary differences exist for each eating behaviour style. Including measures of eating behaviour styles into future dietary research could help understand both how and why as well as what people eat.

scholarly journals Associations Between Late Evening Food Consumption and Exceeding Estimated Energy Needs in U.S. Adults: Results From What We Eat in America, NHANES 2013–2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 452-452
Author(s):  
Rhonda Sebastian ◽  
Joseph Goldman ◽  
Theophile Murayi ◽  
Alanna Moshfegh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Plain Water ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Food Patterns ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Late Evening ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Objectives Eating later in the day has been associated with higher daily energy intake. However, it is unclear how this behavior relates to energy needs. The goal of this study was to determine whether late evening (LE) food and beverage consumption, overall and by previously identified prevalent LE food patterns, is associated with exceeding estimated daily energy needs. Methods One day of dietary intake collected from 9861 adults 20 + years of age (4829 men and 5032 women) in What We Eat in America, NHANES 2013–2016 was analyzed. LE consumption was defined as any food/beverage intake excluding plain water that began between 8:00 pm and 11:59 pm. Individuals’ energy needs were estimated based upon sex, age, and self-reported physical activity. T-tests identified differences in the percentages of adults exceeding their estimated energy needs by ≥25% between LE non-reporters and LE reporters, overall and by prevalent LE pattern, and logistic regression was applied to determine the relative risk (RR) of this outcome. Results On the intake day, 66.8% of men and 62.2% of women were LE reporters. The mean LE energy contribution among LE reporters was 579 kcal in men and 407 kcal in women, but ranged considerably among the prevalent patterns (268–924 kcal for men; 159–657 kcal for women; ANOVA for both P &lt; 0.01). Among both men and women, LE consumption overall was associated with a higher likelihood of exceeding energy needs by ≥25% (men: 20.2% vs. 14.0%; RR = 1.44; 99% CI: 1.04, 2.00; women: 20.1% vs. 12.8%; RR = 1.57; 99% CI: 1.16, 2.11). However, when individual LE patterns were assessed, differences were observed among women only. Relative to non-reporter women, those in the following prevalent LE patterns were more likely to exceed estimated energy needs by ≥25%: the candy/nuts/seeds pattern (+13.6%; RR = 2.06; 99% CI: 1.20, 3.54), the savory snacks/alcohol pattern (+9.7%; RR = 1.76; 99% CI: 1.14, 2.71), and the milk/dairy drinks pattern (+16.8%; RR = 2.31; 99% CI: 1.43, 3.73). Conclusions Although LE intake overall was associated with a greater likelihood of exceeding estimated energy needs by ≥25% among both men and women, pattern-specific associations were only observed among women. Addressing both the frequency and content of LE consumption could attenuate its impact on potential excess energy intake in this population. Funding Sources ARS, USDA.

scholarly journals The contribution of at-home and away-from-home food to dietary intake among 2–13-year-old Mexican children

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (14) ◽  
pp. 2559-2568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Smith Taillie ◽  
Myriam C Afeiche ◽  
Alison L Eldridge ◽  
Barry M Popkin
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Mexican Children ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
At Home

AbstractObjectiveAway-from-home foods have been shown to have lower nutritional quality and larger portion sizes than many foods prepared at home. We aimed to describe energy and nutrient intakes among 2–13-year-old Mexican children by eating location (at home and away from home), overall, by socio-economic status (SES) and by urbanicity.DesignDietary intake was collected via one 24 h recall in the 2012 Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT). Location was reported for each food consumed. Results were adjusted for sex, day of recall, region, weight status, SES and urbanicity.SettingMexico (nationally representative).SubjectsChildren aged 2–5 years (n1905) and 6–13 years (n2868).ResultsChildren consumed the majority of daily energy at home (89% of 2–5-year-olds; 82 % of 6–13-year-olds). The most common away-from-home eating location was school (22 % of 2–5-year-olds; 43 % of 6–13-year-olds), followed by the street (14 % of 2–5-year-olds; 13 % of 6–13-year-olds). The most common foods consumed away from home were wheat/rice and corn mixed dishes, sugar-sweetened beverages, pastries/candy/desserts, milk (2–5-year-olds only) and salty snacks (6–13-year-olds). Multivariate models showed that high-SES 2–5-year-olds consumed 14 % of daily energy away from homev. 8 % among low-SES 2–5-year-olds, and high-SES 6–13-year-olds consumed 21 % of daily energy away from homev. 14 % among low-SES 6–13 year-olds. There were no differences by urban residence.ConclusionsAmong Mexican children, most foods and beverages were consumed at home. However, the percentage of foods consumed or purchased away from home increased with age and with SES.

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