Diet quality in the population of Norway and Poland: differences in the availability and consumption of food considering national nutrition guidelines and food market.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adequate nutrition is a public health challenge due to the increase in the incidence of diet-related diseases. The aim of this study was to examine food and nutrient intakes in the light of the current dietary guidelines of Poland and Norway. This is a suitable model for studying the diet quality in countries with different degrees of government intervention in the food market, which may affect food diversity available for citizens.

Methods

The food diversity on the market was assessed using national food balance sheets. To show the actual food and nutrient intake within countries, data from 24-h recalls from the national surveys, NORKOST 3 from Norwegians and WOBASZ II from Poles, were used. In order to evaluate whether dietary patterns comply with nutritional an

SUBMITTER: Janowska-Miasik E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871600 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature