To explore the different characteristics of high and low fat consumers, in particular their
macronutrient intake and body mass index. Reanalysis of data from the Dietary and …

ObjectiveTo obtain measured anthropometric data for weight, height and other parameters
not previously measured in the Irish population such as waist and hip circumferences and …

Studies indicate a 'portion size effect'association between increased portion size and energy
intake, but direct links with obesity remain unproven. UK portion size guidance is outdated …

Gain in body weight over a number of years could be achieved through cumulative positive
energy balances. These positive balances could come about through adjustments in the …

Background Energy density (ED) is a measure of the energy content of a food component or
diet relative to a standard unit of weight. Widespread variation in ED assessment …

Objective: To assess the relationships between an index of per capita income and the intake
of a variety of individual foods as well as groups of food for men and women in different age …

Executive summary It has been suggested, particularly in the United States, where there is
evidence for an increase in portion sizes, that larger portion sizes may play a role in the …

Background: Inconsistent associations between eating frequency (EF) and adiposity may be
mainly due to measurement errors of EF. Objective: This cross-sectional study examined the …

Dietary data from the Western Sydney Dietary Survey 1989‐90 (n= 512) was used to
investigate: 1. the prevalence and predictors of underreporting of energy intake, 2. the …

Estimating how much is appropriate to consume can be difficult, especially for foods
presented in multiple units, those with ambiguous energy content and for snacks. This study …