RT Journal Article
T1 The Influence of Place of Residence, Gender and Age Influence on Food Group Choices in the Spanish Population: Findings from the ANIBES Study
A1 Samaniego-Vaesken, Mª de Lourdes
A1 Partearroyo Cediel, Teresa
A1 Ruiz, Emma
A1 Aranceta-Bartrina, Javier
A1 Gil, Ángel
A1 González-Gross, Marcela
A1 Ortega Anta, Rosa María
A1 Serra-Majem, Lluis
A1 Varela-Moreiras, Gregorio
AB Socioeconomic factors (SEF) can exert a great impact on food choices. However, limited data are available from the Spanish population. Our aim was to describe the influence of place of residence and habitat size on food group intakes. Data were obtained from the ANIBES study. A 3-day dietary record provided information on food and beverage consumption. Data analysis compared gender, age, Nielsen geographic areas, and habitat population size (urban, semi urban, and rural). Place of residence did not appear to be a determinant for specific food group consumption during childhood and adolescence, as only higher intakes of non alcoholic beverages were observed among children aged 9 to 12 years living in the East, when compared to those from the Northwest of Spain (p < 0.05). Food choices within adults (18 to 64 years) and seniors (65 to 75 years) were conditioned: sugar and sweets intake was significantly higher (p < 0.05) for adult men living in the Northwest than those from the South, and senior males from North Central areas had significantly higher consumption of eggs (p < 0.05) compared to the Northeast. Basic food group consumption was only affected during childhood and aging. Adults who inhabited rural areas consumed greater quantities of fats and oils than those from higher population densities (p < 0.01). Our results indicate that place of residence and habitat size have a limited influence on food choices, regardless of age and gender in the ANIBES study population. It is fundamental to acknowledge that other SEF variables are important and further studies are needed to monitor and assess these influences are warranted.
PB MDPI
SN 2072-6643
YR 2018
FD 2018-03-22
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/12749
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/12749
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 4 may 2024