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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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.
Updated on 04/08/2016
Keywords : Food consumption surveys, INCA (Individual and National Food Consumption Survey)
What does an average daily diet consist of in France? The INCA 2 study demonstrated that on average the diet contains 44% carbohydrates, 39% fats and 17% proteins. In other words, intake of fats is still too high and intake of carbohydrates and fibre too low. Young adults do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. Changes since 1999 are mostly positive but nuanced: stabilisation of energy intake in adults, and a significant decrease of intakes in children below 14 years of age, increase in the consumption of fruit in adults and adolescents, decreased consumption of alcohol among adults, and decreased intake of salt, although consumption levels still remain too high.
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