Research
Mixed
Global intakes of specific food groups vary widely by region and country, with some regions having very high intake of certain foods (e.g., vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa) and very low intake of others (e.g., fruits).
Dietary recommendations should be tailored to regional food availability and cultural preferences. For example, in regions where vegetable intake is high but fruit intake is low, efforts might focus on increasing fruit consumption. Conversely, in regions with low intake of all healthful foods, a broader increase is needed.
StrongQualifiesHIGH confidence
Highest intakes were identified in Jamaica, Malaysia, Jordan, Greece and New Zealand... and lowest intakes in Ethiopia, Nepal, India, Vanuatu and Pakistan... High vegetable intake was primarily due to high consumption of legumes in Southern Sub-Saharan Africa... This discordance was most notable in Zimbabwe (vegetables 493.1 vs fruits 32.2 g/day)...
Why this rating
Comprehensive data from 187 countries.
Source
Global, regional and national consumption of major food groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis including 266 country-specific nutrition surveys worldwide
Renata Micha et al. · BMJ Open · 2015
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