Adherence to Canada's Food Guide recommendations among Alberta's multi‐ethnic youths is a major concern: findings from the <scp>WHY ACT NOW</scp> project

Kolahdooz, Fariba; Nader, Forouz; Daemi, Maryam; Jang, Se Lim; Johnston, Nora; Sharma, Sangita

doi:10.1111/jhn.12565

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“…In a study conducted in a Canadian university community (653 staff members, 2490 students), more than 49% of staff members and about 46% of students did not meet the recommendations for Milk & Alternatives [ 29 ]. Kolahdooz et al conducted a study in a sample of Alberta’s multi-ethnic youths aged 11–23 years and found that the percentage of youths not meeting recommendations for Milk & Alternatives was 81.7% for Indigenous, 73.3% for African & Middle Eastern, 78.6% for Asian and 63.5% for European youths [ 30 ]. Results from a longitudinal study conducted in a sample of Canadian grade 9–12 students (ages 13–18 years) showed that only a quarter of students (24.9%) met the recommendations for Milk & Alternatives at both time points [ 31 ].…”

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Consumption of Milk and alternatives decreased among Canadians from 2004 to 2015: evidence from the Canadian community health surveys

2021

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Background Milk and milk products make important contributions to the diet of Canadians. The aim of this study was to examine trends in Milk & Alternatives consumption among Canadians (≥2 years) from 2004 to 2015. Methods We used nutrition data from 2 nationally representative cross-sectional surveys conducted in 2004 and 2015 [Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2004 Cycle 2.2 and CCHS-Nutrition 2015] to compare Milk & Alternatives consumption between 2004 and 2015. Data from 24-h dietary recalls were collected using the Automated Multiple-Pass Method (AMPM). Result From 2004 to 2015, the proportion of Canadians consuming Milk & Alternatives food group significantly decreased from 89.5 to 87.7% and the number of servings consumed per day dropped from 1.9 to 1.7. Despite their low energy contribution (12.3% of energy), Milk & Alternatives contributed 45.8% of calcium, 39.9% of vitamin D, and 36.0% of vitamin B12 to the diet of the Canadian population in 2015. Milk & Alternatives were among the top sources of vitamin A, phosphorus and riboflavin. Milk & Alternatives food group was a major contributor to saturated fat intake in both 2004 (31.2%) and 2015 (28.6%). In 2015, dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D among Milk & Alternatives consumers were 137.8, and 59.4% higher, respectively, than those of non-consumers. Conclusion Daily intake of Milk & Alternatives has decreased in the Canadian population over time, which may adversely affect the nutritional profile of the diet.

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Consumption of Milk and alternatives decreased among Canadians from 2004 to 2015: evidence from the Canadian community health surveys

2021

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“…Most of the studies reviewed were based on the evaluation of breakfast [13,[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30], on the analysis of adolescents' daily consumption or on overall eating habits [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] and on the relationship of diet with physical activity [39][40][41][42] or with school performance [15,[43][44][45]. We also found some educational interventions [42,[46][47][48][49][50][51][52] and studies that focused on adherence to the Mediterranean diet [53,54].…”

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Food Consumed by High School Students during the School Day

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The development of healthy eating habits in adolescence is perceived as an effective strategy to avoid health problems in adulthood. The involvement of educational centres’ governing boards, as well as the Educational State and Regional Administrations’, may be necessary to create healthy food environments during the school day. The objective of this study is to identify the relationship between students’ eating habits during the school day and sociodemographic, family and physical activity variables, as well as the existence of a school cafeteria. For this, a cross-sectional study in a stratified random sample of 8068 students of Public Secondary Education High Schools of Andalusia (Spain) has been carried out. The results show that students who are 14 years old or older are more likely to skip breakfast at home (odds ratio (OR): 1.81, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.55–2.12) than those under this age. Students whose mothers do not have a university education are more likely to consume incomplete breakfasts (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.26–2.65). Snacks with sweets (OR: 1.93, 95% CI: 1.67–2.23), candy in general (OR: 2.75, 95% CI: 2.38–3.19), and bagged crisps (OR: 3.06, 95% CI: 2.65–3.54) were more likely to be consumed in schools with a cafeteria. The factors that significantly influence the eating habits of secondary students in Andalusia include age, sex, parental level of education, physical activity and the existence of a cafeteria.

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“…The results also suggest that caloric intake may be an area to address with individuals who identify more severe levels of anxious and depressive symptoms, given the negative health implications associated with it. The findings underscore the need to involve primary care (e.g., student health centers) in screening for psychological symptoms of distress given the association between increased risk of developing chronic diseases and poor nutrition [83]. This need is echoed in the recommendations made by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) to include screening for depression in all primary care practices [84].…”

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Examining the Role of Anxiety and Depression in Dietary Choices among College Students

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This study examines the role of anxiety and depression symptoms in predicting dietary choices in emerging adults while accounting for sex differences in these relationships. Participants were 225 English speaking undergraduates enrolled in a university in southeastern United States. Participants were recruited through an online research recruitment application utilized by the university. Participants volunteered for a two-phased anonymous survey monitoring the effects of eating habits and gastrointestinal health in young adults. As part of this effort, participants completed self-reporting measures related to anxiety and depression, as well as an automated, self-administered 24-h diet recall. Multigroup path analysis was used to test primary hypotheses. Overall, a decrease in total caloric intake and an increase in sugar consumption were found as self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression increased. In addition, there were sex differences in the relationship between depression and food choices. Men consumed more saturated fat as well as less fruits and vegetables as self-reported symptoms of depression increased. Results suggest symptoms of depression are a greater risk factor for poor nutrition in male college students than females. The findings provide another justification to screen for psychological distress in student health services given the implications on behavioral lifestyle and health.

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Adherence to Canada's Food Guide recommendations among Alberta's multi‐ethnic youths is a major concern: findings from the WHY ACT NOW project

Abstract: The majority of youths did not consume minimum daily recommended servings of Vegetables and Fruit, Milk and Alternatives, and/or Meat and Alternatives food groups. Evidence-based dietary interventions and public health strategies are needed.

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Consumption of Milk and alternatives decreased among Canadians from 2004 to 2015: evidence from the Canadian community health surveys

Consumption of Milk and alternatives decreased among Canadians from 2004 to 2015: evidence from the Canadian community health surveys

Food Consumed by High School Students during the School Day

Examining the Role of Anxiety and Depression in Dietary Choices among College Students

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