Habitual food consumption, eating behavior and meal-timing among Jordanian adults with elevated Blood pressure: a cross-sectional population-based study

69.2% of participants with elevated blood pressure consumed less than the recommended intake of vegetables.

• A higher prevalence of inadequate intake of milk, protein, and fruits was also observed in individuals with elevated blood pressure, at 90.2%, 58.9%, and 25.5%, respectively.
• Inadequate consumption of vegetables and milk was associated with an increased likelihood of elevated blood pressure, with odds ratios of 1.60 and 2.75, respectively.
• In contrast, consuming more than the recommended amount of fruit was linked to a reduced risk of elevated blood pressure, with an odds ratio of 0.56.
• Among participants with elevated blood pressure, 63.2% reported having three meals daily, with a notable proportion also consuming one (23.5%) or two (45.7%) snacks.
• Despite a significant number of elevated blood pressure participants having regular meal timing, their overall food consumption did not meet dietary recommendations.

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