scholarly journals Cost and Affordability of Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Diets in Low Socioeconomic Groups in Australia

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2900
Author(s):  
Meron Lewis ◽  
Sarah A. McNaughton ◽  
Lucie Rychetnik ◽  
Amanda J. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
Healthy Diets

Few Australians consume a healthy, equitable and more sustainable diet consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs). Low socioeconomic groups (SEGs) suffer particularly poor diet-related health problems. However, granular information on dietary intakes and affordability of recommended diets was lacking for low SEGs. The Healthy Diets Australian Standardised Affordability and Pricing protocol was modified for low SEGs to align with relevant dietary intakes reported in the National Nutrition Survey 2011–2012(which included less healthy and more discretionary options than the broader population), household structures, food purchasing habits, and incomes. Cost and affordability of habitual and recommended diets of low SEGs were calculated using prices of ‘standard brands’ and ‘cheapest options’. With ‘standard brands’, recommended diets cost less than habitual diets, but were unaffordable for low SEGs. With ‘cheapest options’, both diets were more affordable, but recommended diets cost more than habitual diets for some low SEGs, potentially contributing to perceptions that healthy food is unaffordable. The study confirms the need for an equity lens to better target dietary guidelines for low SEGs. It also highlights urgent policy action is needed to help improve affordability of recommended diets.

scholarly journals Dietary Intake, Cost, and Affordability by Socioeconomic Group in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13315
Author(s):  
Meron Lewis ◽  
Sarah A. McNaughton ◽  
Lucie Rychetnik ◽  
Mark D. Chatfield ◽  
Amanda J. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Discretionary Choices

Few Australians consume diets consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines. A major problem is high intake of discretionary food and drinks (those not needed for health and high in saturated fat, added sugar, salt and/or alcohol). Low socioeconomic groups (SEGs) suffer particularly poor diet-related health. Surprisingly, detailed quantitative dietary data across SEGs was lacking. Analysis of the most recent national nutrition survey data produced habitual intakes of a reference household (two adults and two children) in SEG quintiles of household income. Cost and affordability of habitual and recommended diets for the reference household were determined using methods based on the Healthy Diets Australian Standardised Affordability and Pricing protocol. Low SEGs reported significantly lower intakes of healthy food and drinks yet similarly high intakes of discretionary choices to high SEGs (435 serves/fortnight). Total habitual diets of low SEGs cost significantly less than those of high SEGs (AU$751/fortnight to AU$853/fortnight). Results confirmed low SEGs cannot afford a healthy diet. Lower intakes of healthy choices in low SEGs may help explain their higher rates of diet-related disease compared to higher SEGs. The findings can inform potential policy actions to improve affordability of healthy foods and help drive healthier diets for all Australians.

scholarly journals An approach to the development of food-based dietary guidelines for Ireland

1999 ◽  
Vol 81 (S1) ◽  
pp. S77-S82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary A. T. Flynn ◽  
John M. Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Irish Population ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Total Fat ◽  
Recommended Level

The aim of the present study was to analyse the different food and nutrient intakes of the adult Irish population from the lowest and highest quartiles of intake for total fat (%energy) dietary fibre (g/MJ) and fruit and vegetables (g/day). Data on Irish adults (n = 715) from the Irish National Nutrition Survey conducted in 1989 were used for the analyses and showed that the average diet is low in dietary fibre, with fruit and vegetables being only half the recommended level of 400 g. Comparisons of people with low or high intakes (from lowest and highest quartiles) of total fat (%energy), dietary fibre (g/MJ) and fruit and vegetables (g/day) show patterns of food intake differing in both the percentage of consumers and in the mean intakes among consumers only. This analysis provides data which may be useful as a first step towards the development of food-based dietary guidelines for Ireland. In particular, the low intake of fruit and vegetables in the adult Irish population deserves special attention.

scholarly journals Food consumption of adults in Germany: results of the German National Nutrition Survey II based on diet history interviews

2015 ◽  
Vol 113 (10) ◽  
pp. 1603-1614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thorsten Heuer ◽  
Carolin Krems ◽  
Kilson Moon ◽  
Christine Brombach ◽  
Ingrid Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
German Population ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Diet History ◽  
German National Nutrition Survey

The second German National Nutrition Survey (NVS II) aimed to evaluate food consumption and other aspects of nutritional behaviour of a representative sample of the German population, using a modular design with three different dietary assessment methods. To assess usual food consumption, 15 371 German speaking subjects 14–80 years of age completed a diet history interview between November 2005 and November 2006. With reference to the guidelines of the German Nutrition Society (DGE), NVS II observed that the German population did not eat enough foods of plant origin, especially vegetables and consumed too much of meat and meat products. While generally similar food consumption is observed in other European countries, consumption of bread, fruit juices/nectars and beer is higher in Germany. On average, men consumed two times more meat and soft drinks as well as six times more beer than women did, whereas the consumption of vegetables, fruit as well as herbal/fruit tea was higher in women. Older participants showed a lower consumption of meat, fruit juice/nectars, soft drinks and spirits as well as a higher consumption of fish, vegetables, fruit, and herbal/fruit tea than adolescents and younger adults did. There are also differences in food consumption with regard to socio-economic status (SES). Persons with higher SES consumed more vegetables, fruit, fish, water, coffee/tea and wine, while persons with lower SES consumed more meat and meat products, soft drinks and beer. In general, the food consumption of women, the elderly and the higher SES group tends to be closer to the official dietary guidelines in Germany.

Trends in National Nutritional Survey of Japan

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuhei Kobayashi
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcome ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
National Level ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Postwar Period ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Three Stages

The nutritional status of the Japanese has been measured and evaluated annually on a nationwide scale since the first National Nutrition Survey was carried out in 1946. Changes in dietary intake levels could thus be monitored systematically at a national level. According to the results observed, the whole 50 years of the postwar period can be divided into three stages in terms of dietary intakes and their postulated health outcome. Although it has certain limitations for the purpose of analysis the survey has performed a remarkable role in throwing light upon the general trends and current status of nutrition in Japanese populations and thereby enabling a successful nutritional policy to be established.

Estimated dietary intakes and sources of flavanols in the German population (German National Nutrition Survey II)

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 635-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Vogiatzoglou ◽  
Thorsten Heuer ◽  
Angela A. Mulligan ◽  
Marleen A. H. Lentjes ◽  
Robert N. Luben ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
German Population ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
German National Nutrition Survey

scholarly journals Food sources, energy and nutrient intakes of adults: 2013 Philippines National Nutrition Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa ◽  
Ye Sun ◽  
Liya Denney ◽  
Keith V. Tanda ◽  
Royce Ann D. Octavio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Distribution Ranges ◽  
Daily Intakes

Abstract Background Comprehensive assessment of dietary intakes of foods and nutrients in Filipino adults are lacking. This study evaluated energy and nutrient intakes and food sources of key nutrients consumed by Filipino adults. Methods The participants were from the 2013 National Nutrition Survey wherein food intake of young adults aged 19–49 years (n = 12,896) and older adults aged 50 years and above (n = 7853) were collected using 24-h recalls. Usual nutrient intakes were estimated using PC-SIDE program. The Philippines Dietary Reference Intakes were used to calculate proportions of inadequate intake using Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR). Energy adequacy was evaluated using the Institute of Medicine (IOM) equation for Estimated Energy Requirements (EER). Results The nutrient intakes with the highest prevalence of inadequacy (> 50%) were: iron (97–99%), vitamin C (96–98%), calcium (95–98%), riboflavin (86–91%), folate (89–90%), thiamine (73–89%), energy (67–70%), total fat (55–67%), and vitamin A (54–56%). Refined rice, pork and breads contributed most to daily intakes of energy, protein, carbohydrates, thiamine, riboflavin, and iron. Low intake of vegetables, fruits and dairy was common in both age groups. Conclusions This study demonstrated that intakes of many nutrients were markedly inadequate among adults in the Philippines, due to the rice-dominant dietary pattern with few nutrient-dense foods. These results can be used to support the development of specific interventions to improve the shortfalls in nutrient intakes.

scholarly journals A profile of New Zealand ‘Asian’ participants of the 2008/09 Adult National Nutrition Survey: focus on dietary habits, nutrient intakes and health outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 893-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherly M Parackal ◽  
Claire Smith ◽  
Winsome Ruth Parnell
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Duration Of Residence ◽  
National Nutrition Survey

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate similarities and differences in dietary habits, nutrient intakes and health outcomes of South Asians (SA) and East and South-East Asians (ESEA) and the New Zealand European and Other (NZEO) group, and to examine differences within ‘Asian’ subgroups according to duration of residence.DesignNutrient intake data from 24 h diet recalls and data from the dietary habits questionnaire, anthropometry and biochemical analyses from the cross-sectional 2008/09 Adult National Nutrition Survey in New Zealand were compared for participants categorized as SA, ESEA and NZEO.SubjectsAdults aged 15 years and older (n 2995).SettingNew Zealand households.ResultsSA were more likely to ‘never’ eat red meat in comparison to NZEO (P<0·001) and among females also in comparison to ESEA (P<0·05). Intakes of fats and some micronutrients (riboflavin, vitamin B6, B12, Se) were lower among SA than NZEO (P<0·05). Lower intakes of Zn and vitamin B12 were reported by SA females compared with ESEA and NZEO females (P<0·05). A higher percentage of SA were obese using ethnic-specific cut-offs, had lower indices of Fe status and reported diagnosed diabetes compared with NZEO and ESEA. Recent SA male migrants had higher intakes of β-carotene, vitamin C and Ca compared with long-term migrants (P<0·05).ConclusionsThe results of the present study indicate that dietary habits, nutrient intakes, blood profile and body size differ significantly between Asian subgroups. It also provides some evidence for changes in dietary intakes according to duration of residence especially for SA males.

scholarly journals A modelling approach to investigate the impact of consumption of three different beef compositions on human dietary fat intakes

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (13) ◽  
pp. 2373-2383
Author(s):  
Yvonne M Lenighan ◽  
Anne P Nugent ◽  
Aidan P Moloney ◽  
Frank J Monahan ◽  
Janette Walton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fat ◽  
Vaccenic Acid ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fa Composition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modelling Approach

AbstractObjective:To apply a dietary modelling approach to investigate the impact of substituting beef intakes with three types of alternative fatty acid (FA) composition of beef on population dietary fat intakes.Design:Cross-sectional, national food consumption survey – the National Adult Nutrition Survey (NANS). The fat content of the beef-containing food codes (n 52) and recipes (n 99) were updated with FA composition data from beef from animals receiving one of three ruminant dietary interventions: grass-fed (GRASS), grass finished on grass silage and concentrates (GSC) or concentrate-fed (CONC). Mean daily fat intakes, adherence to dietary guidelines and the impact of altering beef FA composition on dietary fat sources were characterised.Setting:Ireland.Participants:Beef consumers (n 1044) aged 18–90 years.Results:Grass-based feeding practices improved dietary intakes of a number of individual FA, wherein myristic acid (C14 : 0) and palmitic acid (C16 : 0) were decreased, with an increase in conjugated linoleic acid (C18 : 2c9,t11) and trans-vaccenic acid (C18 : 1t11; P < 0·05). Improved adherence with dietary recommendations for total fat (98·5 %), SFA (57·4 %) and PUFA (98·8 %) was observed in the grass-fed beef scenario (P < 0·001). Trans-fat intakes were increased significantly in the grass-fed beef scenario (P < 0·001).Conclusions:To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to characterise the impact of grass-fed beef consumption at population level. The study suggests that habitual consumption of grass-fed beef may have potential as a public health strategy to improve dietary fat quality.

scholarly journals A systematic scoping review of the habitual dietary costs in low socioeconomic groups compared to high socioeconomic groups in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meron Lewis ◽  
Sarah A. McNaughton ◽  
Lucie Rychetnik ◽  
Amanda J. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Lower Amount ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Socioeconomic Impacts ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
The Cost

Abstract Background Low socioeconomic groups (SEGs) in Australia are less likely to consume diets consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs) and suffer poorer health than the broader population. The unaffordability, or perceived high cost, of healthy diets may be a factor. Detailed data on the cost of habitually consumed diets is required in order to inform strategies to alleviate socioeconomic impacts on dietary intake. This systematic scoping review aims to identify the cost of the habitual dietary intake of low SEGs in Australia, in terms of the whole diet and its composite foods, in comparison to the cost in higher SEGs. Methods A systematic search of peer-reviewed literature since 2000 and key government and non-government organisation (NGO) websites was undertaken. Data were extracted, synthesised and analysed in relation to study populations, dietary cost assessment measures, socioeconomic measures, and dietary cost and affordability. Results The review identified four studies meeting inclusion criteria. Results confirmed that overall, low SEGs spend a lower amount, yet a higher proportion of household income, on food and drinks than higher SEGs. Quantitative comparison of the dietary costs between included studies was not possible due to difference in populations and study metrics. Costs of the habitual diet in these studies were not reported for ADG food groups, so did not allow for assessment of the healthfulness of the dietary intake or comparison with costs of recommended diets at food group level. Conclusions Existing research does not provide sufficiently granular data of the costs of habitual diets of low SEGs in comparison to higher SEGs or data in a form that can inform strategies and interventions to improve dietary intake and diet-related health of low SEGs in Australia. Future empirical health research requires more granular measures of habitual spending on ADG food groups across SEGs.

scholarly journals Diet quality in middle-aged and older women with and without body weight dissatisfaction: results from a population-based national nutrition survey in Switzerland

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angéline Chatelan ◽  
Isabelle Carrard
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Body Weight Dissatisfaction

Abstract Body weight dissatisfaction is associated with unhealthy dietary behaviours in young adults, but data are scarce regarding how this relationship evolves with age. The objectives of the present study were to assess the prevalence of body weight dissatisfaction and the association between body weight dissatisfaction, nutrient intake and diet quality in middle-aged and older women. We used data of a population-based sample of 468 middle-aged (50–64 y/o) and older (65–75 y/o) women, extracted from the cross-sectional 2014–15 Swiss National Nutrition Survey. Body weight dissatisfaction was assessed by questionnaire. Dietitians assessed dietary intakes using two non-consecutive computer-assisted multi-pass 24-h dietary recalls and performed anthropometric measurements. Nutrient intakes were calculated and compared with national dietary guidelines, and diet quality scored with the 2010 Alternate Healthy Eating Index (2010-AHEI). 41⋅1 % of women reported body weight dissatisfaction, and 49⋅8 % wanted to lose weight. Body weight dissatisfaction was associated with weight loss desire and a higher body mass index (BMI; P < 0⋅001). Women with body weight dissatisfaction consumed significantly less carbohydrates and dietary fibres, even when BMI was controlled for (P < 0⋅05). They also fell short of national dietary guidelines for magnesium and iron. Body weight dissatisfied women obtained lower 2010-AHEI scores than satisfied women (β −4⋅36, 95 % CI −6⋅78, −1⋅93). However, this association disappeared when the BMI was introduced in the equation. This highlights the importance of targeting both body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating in obesity prevention and treatment at all ages.

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