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Consumer compliance to the food pyramid - Coggle Diagram
Consumer compliance to the food pyramid
Food pyramid and compliance overview
Us food guide pyramid vs German FGP vs Irish FGP vs Switzerland
USDA+ Swiss- 5 servings 3 servings fruit and 4 servings veg. German 5 servings fruit and veg. Ireland 5-7 servings fruit and veg (changed)
US oldest
All have similar compliance
Changes in the food pyramid over the years
Compliance
Low dairy products and vegetables middle aged+elderly
Fruit 45%, 16% Vegetables, high sugar/fat snacks 20-45% Children-USDA study
Non compliance- risks e.g obesity, diabetes
Meat,fish, eggs one serving higher in men then women- German food pyramid+Swiss food pyramid.
Those consuming more than 3 servings dairy foods more likely to consume 4 or more servings of fruit and veg-Irish food Pyramid study
Swiss pyramid study- 90% didn't consume recommended 4 portions of daily products
Consumer knowledge
1/359 individuals listed all food groups
Overweight children and females -more knowledge
Most didn't know sweet,fat, grain recommendation.
Some Knowledge on fruit and veg and milk recommendations
71% Had knowledge but still low compliance at 38%.
Alternatives food guides
Food plate
Food plate- more adherence then the pyramid - find it easier to follow+ more visually appealing
Fruit + veg divided into different groups on plate
Canadian Rainbow/Mexican plat/ Chilean triangle
Mediterranean diet pyramid-more informative than regular FGP
Introduction
Definition of food pyramid: Graphic to communicate healthy eating guidelines.
Summery of topics
Factors affecting compliance
Gender
meat, fish, eggs, milk and milk products more consumed by men
Women:Fruit and veg more consumed. seemed to prefer healthier foods. More knowledge.Complied better but still not optimal.
Female adolescents-meal skipping
BMI
High BMI-Low consumption of all food groups but met protein rich group
High BMI-possible under reporting
Socioeconomic status
Better education-higher compliance
Medical card and no tertiary/secondary education less likely to apply.
Age
Middle aged + elderly less likely to comply
Conclusion
Summary of points made
Different food guide better?