title: Examining differences in nutrient intake and dietary quality on weekdays versus weekend days in Canada.
abstract: This study examined differences in dietary intake on weekdays versus weekends in Canada (n = 34,402) and found that energy intake was 62 ± 23 kcal higher, and dietary quality was slightly lower on weekends (p < 0.05). After energy adjustment, Canadians consumed 66% more alcohol, 10% more cholesterol, and significantly lower intakes of carbohydrates, protein, and most micronutrients (ranging from 2.0%-6.9% lower) on weekends. Findings suggest that Canadians consume a slightly less favourable nutrient profile and poorer dietary quality on weekends.
authors.affiliation: a Food, Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.
authors.forename: Penny H W
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Black
authors.forename: Susan I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: Hassanali
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Vatanparast
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D004032:Diet; D004435:Eating; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Canadian Community Health Survey; Enquête sur la santé dans les collectivités canadiennes; Healthy Eating Index; apport alimentaire; dietary intake; indice d’alimentation santé; nutrition surveillance; surveillance de la nutrition; temporal variation; variation temporelle