Sources of saturated fat and sucrose in the diets of Swedish children and adolescents in the European Youth Heart Study

Strategies for improving intakes

Bibliographic Data

ID15090833
AuthorsEmma Patterson (0000-0003-1208-0936, Karolinska Institutet, corresponding author), Julia Wärnberg (0000-0002-8408-316X, Karolinska Institutet), John Kearney (0000-0003-1048-1277), Michael Sjöström (Karolinska Institutet)
Year2010
Volume13
Issue12
Pages1955-1964
Publication date2010-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980010001266
PMID20450530
OpenAlexW2137283472
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited38

Objective To compare macronutrient intakes of Swedish children and adolescents to population goals; to identify the major sources of energy, fat, saturated fat and sucrose; and to simulate the effect adherence to current food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) would have on saturated fat and sucrose intakes. Design Cross-sectional study. From 24 h recall data, food groups contributing most to energy, fat, saturated fat and sucrose were identified. Based on the prevailing consumption of foods mentioned in the FBDG, we simulated five scenarios: changes in milk and yoghurt; cheese; energy-dense, nutrient-dilute foods; soft drinks; and burger and sausage consumption. Setting Stockholm and Örebro (Sweden) in 1998–1999. Subjects Children ( n 551, 9·6 years) and adolescents ( n 569, 15·5 years) participating in the European Youth Heart Study. Results Intakes of saturated fat and sucrose exceeded population goals in all age and gender subgroups. Compliance to the goal for saturated fat was lower in children, particularly boys. Compliance to the sucrose goal was lower among adolescents. The major sources of energy, fat, saturated fat and sucrose in the diet reflect not only the traditional Swedish diet but also the influence of energy-dense, nutrient-dilute foods. The simulations suggest that a combination of FBDG is required to bring both saturated fat and sucrose intakes in line with recommendations. Conclusions Widespread adherence to a combination of FBDG could theoretically bring mean intakes in line with population goals. The effect on overall nutrient intakes as well as consumer acceptance of such changes needs to be considered

Biology · Cholesterol · Dietary Sucrose · Environmental health · Food choice · Nutrient · Obesity · Population · Saturated fat · Sucrose · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling · Medicine · Nutritional Studies and Diet · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Endocrinology · Food Science

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