FINDIET 2007 Survey: energy and nutrient intakes.
OBJECTIVE
The National FINDIET surveys are carried out every 5 years to monitor dietary habits and nutrient intake of the adult Finnish population. The latest survey was carried out in 2007.


METHODS
Cross-sectional population-based study. Dietary assessment was carried out using 48 h recall interviews. A picture book of food portions was used to estimate portion sizes and the national Food Composition Database Fineli(R) to calculate nutrient intakes.


METHODS
A representative sample taken in five regions in Finland.


METHODS
A total of 730 men and 846 women aged 24-64 years.


RESULTS
The percentage contribution of fat to the total energy intake was 33 % in men and 31 % in women. The respective percentages for SFA in men and women were 13 % and 12 %, respectively, and 0.4 % for trans fatty acids in both genders. The average intakes of folate, vitamin D and fibre fell below the recommended levels, whereas the average salt intake was somewhat higher than the recommendations. Women's diet was higher in protein, dietary fibre and sucrose compared to that of men.


CONCLUSIONS
According to the FINDIET 2007 Survey, the dietary habits of the adult Finnish population have headed in a positive direction overall. However, although the quality of the fats consumed has continued to improve, and the intake of salt has decreased, they still do not meet the recommended levels of intake. Similarly, the average intakes of folate and vitamin D continue to fall below the recommendations. There is also a need to increase fibre intake and to cut down the intake of sucrose.
National Institute for Health and Welfare, PO Box 30, FI-00270, Helsinki, Finland. pirjo.pietinen@thl.fi
Pirjo
P
Pietinen
Merja
M
Paturi
Heli
H
Reinivuo
Heli
H
Tapanainen
Liisa M
LM
Valsta
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D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D005227:Fatty Acids; D017673:Sodium Chloride, Dietary; D044242:Trans Fatty Acids; D014807:Vitamin D; D013395:Sucrose; D005492:Folic Acid