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Changing patterns of fat consumption in Spain

L Serra-Majem1, L Ribas, G Lloveras

  • 1Unit of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain.

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Spanish dietary habits show increasing fat consumption, particularly saturated fats, with a decrease in traditional staples like olive oil. This trend necessitates targeted dietary interventions to promote healthier eating patterns across the nation.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Dietary Trends Analysis

Background:

  • Understanding long-term dietary shifts is crucial for public health.
  • Spanish diets have historically featured olive oil, but globalized food trends may be altering this.
  • Assessing fat consumption patterns is vital for addressing non-communicable diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in fat and fat-containing food consumption in Spain.
  • To identify changes in dietary patterns at both household and individual levels.
  • To inform potential public health interventions regarding fat intake.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of three national household budget surveys (1964, 1980-81, 1990-91).
  • Review of six individual dietary studies on adult populations.

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  • Examination of food consumption data, focusing on fat and specific oil types.

    • Main Results:

    • A decrease in consumption of cereals, potatoes, and pulses observed.
    • An increase in dairy products and meat consumption noted, aligning with international trends.
    • Rising intake of total fat, saturated fat, and other vegetable oils, contrasted by a decline in olive oil consumption.
    • Significant regional variations in food and fat consumption across Spain.

    Conclusions:

    • Fat intake, including saturated fats, has increased in Spain.
    • Olive oil consumption has decreased, while other fats and oils have risen.
    • The observed rise in fat consumption highlights the need for effective dietary interventions in Spain.