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Food consumption patterns in the economic transition in Vietnam
Le Ngoc Dien1, Nguyen Minh Thang, Margaret E Bentley
1Nutrition Centre, 180 Le Van Sy street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. lengocdien@ya
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|March 9, 2004
Summary
Vietnamese food consumption patterns reveal a traditional diet high in carbohydrates and low in fat, potentially leading to low energy intake. Demographics and socio-economic status significantly influence dietary patterns and energy consumption.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Understanding food consumption patterns is crucial for public health nutrition strategies.
- Vietnamese dietary habits are influenced by a mix of traditional practices and modern lifestyle changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Vietnamese food consumption patterns, focusing on quantity and energy intake.
- To examine how demographic and socio-economic factors influence these dietary patterns in Vietnam.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Vietnam Living Standards Survey (1997-1998).
- Employed descriptive and regression analyses on a sample of 5,999 households.
- Analyzed food quantity, total energy intake, and associated socio-demographic variables.
Main Results:
- The traditional Vietnamese diet is characterized by high carbohydrate and low fat content.
- Unaccounted eating-out foods may contribute to lower-than-expected energy intake.
- Key factors associated with energy intake include residence, income, household size, education, ethnicity, and region.
Conclusions:
- Dietary patterns in Vietnam are significantly shaped by socio-economic and demographic factors.
- National nutrition improvement strategies must integrate these socio-economic and demographic considerations.
- Addressing variations in food consumption is essential for effective public health interventions.
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