Correlates of diet quality in the Quebec population.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the correlates of a high-fat diet in urban, suburban and rural areas of Quebec, Canada.


METHODS
A secondary analysis of data collected as part of a 5-year multi-factorial, multi-setting, community-intervention project.


METHODS
Urban, suburban and rural settings of the province of Quebec, 1997.


METHODS
Data were analysed from a sample of 5214 participants (2227 males, 2987 females). A food-frequency questionnaire was completed and a global index of food quality was calculated. Logistic regression was used to identify correlates of a diet high in total fats, saturated fat and cholesterol.


RESULTS
In both genders, lower level of education, smoking status, French and English languages compared with other languages spoken at home, and a rural environment were associated with poor diet quality. Having no intention to eat low-fat dairy products more often was associated with a high-fat diet. In men, obesity (body mass index >/=30 kg m(-2)) and absence of reported health problems were correlates of a high-fat diet, while, in women, lower physical activity was a correlate.


CONCLUSIONS
Future health interventions in Quebec should target people with low education, smokers and those living in a rural environment. Obese men and sedentary women should have access to specific dietetic resources.
Huot
Isabelle
I
Department of Nutrition, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
Paradis
Gilles
G
Receveur
Olivier
O
Ledoux
Marielle
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D011792:Quebec; D012423:Rural Health; D012907:Smoking; D018881:Suburban Health; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014504:Urban Health
D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D004041:Dietary Fats