Sociodemographic differences in dietary trends among Iranian adults: findings from the 2005-2016 Iran-WHO STEPS survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine trends in the intake of key food groups among Iranian adults between 2005 and 2016, overall, and according to sociodemographic characteristics.

Design

Repeat cross-sectional data from the Iran-STEPwise approach to risk factor surveillance (Iran-WHO STEPS) 2005-2016 were analysed. Regression analyses were used to evaluate trends in the frequency of fruits, vegetables and fish intake and type of oil used over time. Interactions by sex, age and area of residence were examined.

Setting

Iran.

Participants

225 221 Iranian adults.

Results

The frequency of vegetables (β: -0·03; 95 % CI (-0·06, -0·00); P-trend = 0·030) and fish (β: -0·09; 95 % CI (-0·10, -0·08); P-trend < 0·001) intake and use of solid fat (OR: 0·7

SUBMITTER: Ebrahimi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755385 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature