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Plant-based dietary patterns in Flemish adults: a 10-year trend analysis
Tom Deliens1, Patrick Mullie2,3, Peter Clarys2
1Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Movement and Nutrition for Health and Performance Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium. Tom.Deliens@vub.be.
European Journal of Nutrition
|July 2, 2021
Summary
Flemish adults show a modest shift from omnivorous to flexitarian diets over ten years, with stable vegetarian and vegan populations. Plant-based eating is more common among women, younger individuals, and urban dwellers.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Dietary Pattern Analysis
Background:
- Plant-based diets offer health benefits, but population-level shifts are unclear.
- Understanding dietary trends is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate trends in dietary patterns among Flemish adults over a decade.
- To explore socio-demographic differences across dietary patterns.
Main Methods:
- A time series design surveyed five cohorts (2011-2020, N=4859) using online questionnaires.
- Data analyzed to identify shifts in dietary patterns over ten years.
Main Results:
- The majority remained omnivorous, but the proportion of flexitarians increased.
- Omnivore numbers decreased, while vegetarian and vegan proportions remained stable.
- Increased plant-based intake correlated with female sex, younger age, higher education, and urban living.
Conclusions:
- A modest shift towards flexitarianism occurred in Flemish adults over the past decade.
- Stricter plant-based diets did not show significant growth.
- Public health campaigns could target older, lower-educated males in rural areas for plant-based promotion.
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