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Are there socio-demographic differences in salt behaviours and fruit and vegetable consumption in Australian adults? A nationally representative cross-sectional survey.
- Source :
- Nutrition Journal; 9/8/2021, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>Diets low in fruit and vegetables and high in salt are among the top dietary risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Using a nationally representative sample of Australians, this study aimed to describe self-reported intake of fruit and vegetables, and knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to salt intake, and determine if there were socio-demographic differences between population subgroups.<bold>Methods: </bold>A 2016 cross-sectional survey of Australian adults aged 18 years and over, which comprised 160 questions, including socio-demographic and health-related questions. Descriptive statistics (mean, 95% confidence interval, %) were calculated. Weighted-adjusted logistic regression models were used to determine if there were socio-demographic differences in salt behaviours and fruit and vegetable consumption.<bold>Results: </bold>A total of 1217 participants completed the survey (51% female). Less than 8% of participants reported consuming the recommended 2 or more serves of fruit and 5 or more serves of vegetables. Almost 60% of participants frequently added salt during cooking/meal preparation and 42% of respondents frequently placed a salt-shaker on the table at mealtimes. There were no consistent patterns between socio-demographic factors and measures of fruit and vegetable consumption and salt behaviours. Differences in at least one measure were found for sex, age, location, education level and weight category.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>There were no consistent patterns between socio-demographic factors and salt behaviours and fruit and vegetable intake. Less than recommended intakes of fruit and vegetables and frequent discretionary salt use are placing Australians at risk of diet-related NCDs. Broad population-based policies and programs to improve fruit and vegetable intake and salt behaviours are needed to improve Australian's diets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14752891
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Nutrition Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152350521
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-021-00734-0