Adherence to Dietary Recommendations for Red and Processed Meat in Poland: Insights from the 2017-2020 National Nutrition Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Meat is an important source of nutrients, but the excessive consumption of red and processed meat raises concerns related to its association with chronic diseases. This study aimed to analyze the consumption of red and processed meat in Poland, compare it to dietary recommendations and examine sociodemographic factors affecting consumption patterns. Methods: Data from two representative studies conducted in 2017-2020, including 4000 adult inhabitants of Poland, were analyzed using a repeated 24-h recall to estimate the intake of red meat (RM), processed meat (PM), and combined red and processed meat (CRPM). CRPM intake was compared to national recommendations. Statistical analyses were performed using weighting to improve result generalization and adjus

SUBMITTER: Kucharska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11901433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature