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Research Article

The third National Food Consumption Survey, INRAN-SCAI 2005–06: major dietary sources of nutrients in Italy

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Pages 1014-1021 | Received 25 Jan 2013, Accepted 16 Jun 2013, Published online: 19 Jul 2013
 

Abstract

Introduction: To promote healthy food consumption patterns, information is required on the contribution of food groups to total nutrient intake. The objective of this paper is to identify the main dietary sources of nutrients in the diet of the population in Italy. Methods: Data collected through individual food records within the INRAN-SCAI 2005–06 survey were required. The final sample included 3323 subjects aged 0.1–97.7 years. Results: The percentage contributed by each food category to the intake of energy, dietary fibre and of 26 nutrients was calculated. Above 3 years of age, the main contributors to macro- and micro-nutrient intakes were similar among the various age-sex groupings with few exceptions. Conclusion: These data might be used to develop specific strategies for Italy in order to increase the intake of dietary fibre and to decrease that of total fats and of sugars in the population.

Acknowledgements

The great competence and availability of D. Berardi (DASC sas) who developed the data management system was highly appreciated.

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