Total, added and free sugar intakes, dietary sources and determinants of consumption in Portugal: the National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (IAN-AF 2015-2016).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess total sugar (TS), added sugar (AS) and free sugar (FS) intakes, dietary sources, adherence to recommendations and determinants of consumption, in a Portuguese national sample.

Design

Cross-sectional study. Dietary assessment was obtained by two food diaries in children aged <10 years and two non-consecutive 24 h recalls for other age groups. TS, AS and FS intakes were estimated by using SPADE software. TS content in food was estimated at the ingredient level. AS content in food was assessed through a systematic methodology and FS was based on the WHO definition.

Setting

National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (IAN-AF 2015-2016), Portugal.

Participants

Representative sample from the Portuguese population, aged from 3 months to 8

SUBMITTER: Marinho AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10200657 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature