title: [Consumption of bread and its substitutes].
abstract: Over the years, the consumption of bread has dropped considerably. A consumer survey of 3 109 people of all ages undertaken in several regions in France has revealed different criteria of variation enabling us to understand better the way in which this drop has taken place. The consumption of various foodstuffs replacing bread such as "biscottes" and"croissants" has also been noticed. In 1972, the average consumption of bread was 166 grams per person per day, but this is subjected to considerable variations. The sample reveals 9 p. 100 non-consumers, but 30 p. 100 men and 8 p. 100 women eat more than 250 grams per day. The drop in the consumption of bread is generally linked with an increase in sedentary life. This marked restriction in glucids contained in cereals can have important effects on health as it upsets the balance of the energy intake.
mesh_terms: D001939:Bread; D004034:Diet Surveys; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012737:Sex Factors
vernacular_title: La consommation du pain et de ses substituts.