The Diet Quality of Food-Insecure Australian Adults-A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Poor diet quality exacerbates risks for acute and chronic conditions. People experiencing food insecurity have an increased likelihood of lower diet quality; however, this has not been investigated in the Australian context. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine whether the diet quality of Australian adults differed according to their household food security status. Data were analysed from a nationally representative sample (≥19 years; n = 9115) collected as part of the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2011-12. Household food security status and socio-demographic and health characteristics were assessed using data from an 18-module health interview. A 24 h dietary recall was used to estimate food and nutrient intakes and to calculate the Dietary Guideli

SUBMITTER: Lindberg R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9572719 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature