Energy and Macronutrient Dietary Intakes of Serbian Adults 18-64 Years Old: EFSA EU Menu Food Consumption Survey in Serbia (2017-2022).

ABSTRACT: This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the anthropometric and nutritional status among Serbian adults aged 18-64 years, using the data from the EFSA EU Menu food consumption survey conducted between 2017 and 2022. Based on a nationally representative sample of 1139 participants, this research utilized validated 24 h dietary recalls and anthropometric measurements. The results indicate significant dietary imbalances, characterized by a heavy reliance on energy-dense foods, such as grains, fats, and meat, with an underrepresentation of fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Men exhibited a higher total energy intake, obtaining more energy from meat and fats, while women consumed more fruits and vegetables but often did not meet the recommended protein intake. Approximately 67.8% participants

SUBMITTER: Milesevic J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11988697 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature