Socio-economic indicators are independently associated with intake of animal foods in French adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The specific role of major socio-economic indicators (education, occupation, income) in influencing consumer choice of animal foods (AF) intake could reveal distinct socio-economic facets, thus enabling elucidation of mechanisms leading to social inequalities in health. We investigated the independent association of each indicator with intake of different AF and their effect modification.

Design

Cross-sectional study. AF intake was estimated using three 24 h dietary records. Associations between socio-economic factors and AF intake and interactions between socio-economic indicators were assessed using ANCOVA adjusted for age and energy intake. Analyses were performed separately for men and women, since gender interactions were found.

Setting

France.

Subje

SUBMITTER: Mejean C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10270845 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature