Exploratory analysis of meal composition in Australia: meat and accompanying foods.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study of meal patterns and overall diet in relation to health outcomes may be more important than focusing on single nutrients or food groups. The present study aimed to explore the composition of main meals and snacks in the Australian population and examine associations between meat/poultry/fish and other foods.

Design

The study utilised 24 h recalls. Meal composition was defined based on average intakes of food groups per meal disaggregated from all food sources.

Setting

2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey.

Subjects

Australian people (n12153) aged 2 years or above.

Results

Overall, breakfast was the smallest meal of the day, typically consisting of grains, dairy products and fruit. Lunch was the second largest meal, c

SUBMITTER: Sui Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10261568 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature