Associations between food consumption habits with meal intake behaviour in Spanish adults

Aug 17, 2014Appetite

How food choices relate to eating habits in Spanish adults

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A survey of 1332 Spanish adults found that drinking water during meals is associated with an increased likelihood of consuming two or more portions of fruits and vegetables.

Snacking is positively associated with regular consumption of salty and fatty foods.
Sugary drinks consumed with meals are linked to increased intake of ready-made meals.
Having a forenoon meal is associated with higher consumption of milk, dairy products, and vegetables.
Taking an afternoon meal correlates with recommended intake levels of milk, dairy products, and fruits.
Meal intake behaviors may contribute to food consumption habits related to a healthy diet.

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The aim of the present study is to explore the contribution of different types of meal intake behaviour on a healthy diet and seeks to find associations with food consumption habits. A cross-sectional survey with data from 1332 Spanish adults aged between 20 and 79 years was conducted. The survey was carried out during the cardiovascular health event 'Semanas del Corazon 2008' in four Spanish cities. Several food consumption habits such as the recommended intake of fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products, as well as the regular consumption of fatty and salty food and ready-made meals, were used as dependent variables in logistic regression. We evaluated different meal intake behaviour such as the type of meals, snacking, and drinks taken with a meal. Our survey revealed that snacking is positively associated with the regular consumption of salty and fatty food, and having sugary drinks with meals was positively associated with the regular consumption of ready-made meals. Having a forenoon meal is positively associated with the consumption of two or more portions of milk and dairy products and vegetables, and taking an afternoon meal with the recommended intake of milk and dairy products and fruits. Drinking water during a meal increases the probability of consuming two or more portions of fruits and vegetables. Our results enhance the understanding of the contribution that meal intake behaviour makes to a healthy diet based on food consumption habits. This work provides an insight into eating behaviour and would make a useful contribution to interventions aimed at promoting healthier eating habits.

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