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Mohd Shariff, Zalilah and K., Mirnalini and Mohd Yusof, Safiah and A., Tahir and M. D., Siti Haslinda and D., Siti Rohana and M. Y., Khairul Zarina and S., Mohd Hasyami and H., Normah and A., Siti Fatimah
(2008)
Daily Energy Intake from Meals and Afternoon Snacks:
Findings from the Malaysian Adults Nutrition Survey(MANS).
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 14 (1).
pp. 41-45.
ISSN 1394-035X
Abstract
Meal and snack patterns are associated with energy and nutrient intakes and
consequently health and nutritional status. The aim of this paper is to describe
the percentage of daily energy intake from meals and afternoon snack among
Malaysian adults. The study included a representative sample of adults aged 18-
59 years (n=7349) from a nationwide Food Consumption Survey conducted by
the Ministry of Health. Information on dietary intake was obtained using a one
day 24-hour diet recall (24-HDR). Dietary data on 6886 adults were analysed
using Nutritionist ProTM and statistical analysis was carried out using the SPSS
13.0. The median percentage of daily energy intake is reported only for adults
consuming meals and afternoon tea and by socio-demographic characteristics as
well as body mass index (BMI) status. More than 80% of Malaysian adults
consumed morning meals, lunch and dinner and 54% reported having afternoon
tea. The median percentage of energy intake from morning meals, lunch, dinner
and afternoon tea was 29.9%, 30.5%, 32.4% and 17%, respectively. There were
variations in the median percentage of energy from meals and snacks according
to the socio-demographic variables and BMI status. It is important to understand
the eating patterns of Malaysians as the information can assist in efforts to address
obesity and diet-related chronic diseases among adults.
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