Food consumption surveys

Diet studies: better protection for consumers

Updated on 11/12/2017

Keywords : Food consumption surveys, INCA (Individual and National Food Consumption Survey), TDS (Total Diet Study), Ciqual, OQALI

ANSES regularly conducts large-scale studies on the food consumption of the population (INCA). Their results are essential because, along with the other reference tools used by ANSES (TDS, CIQUAL, Oqali), they make it possible to assess the nutritional intakes of the population and how well their nutritional needs are being met, as well as the risks associated with the presence of chemicals in food. Based on all this information, which is compared to expert assessments in scientific studies available both for France and the rest of the world, ANSES issues its recommendations and in doing so protects consumers on a day-to-day basis.

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Socio-economic disparities in the diets of children and adolescents

Updated on 25/08/2016

Keywords : Food consumption surveys, Nutrition, Socio-economic disparities

The relationship between diet and socio-economic status has rarely been examined in children and adolescents in France. The expert assessment conducted by ANSES on this topic shows that the diet of underprivileged children and adolescents is of a lower quality. However, the parents' education level appears to be a more significant determining factor in diet quality than income criteria.

INCA studies

Updated on 17/07/2017

Keywords : Food consumption surveys, INCA (Individual and National Food Consumption Survey)

The role of food in the increased risk of certain diseases, such as cancer, obesity or cardiovascular disorders, and in their prevention, has now been established scientifically. To improve prevention of these diseases and the general health of the French population, it is essential to fully document the foods people eat and their nutritional status. To this end, ANSES carries out an Individual and national study on food consumption (INCA study) every seven years, sponsored by the Ministries of Health and Agriculture.