Table 2.
Weighted analysis of energy contribution from Tiers 1–3 foods (compliant with Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide (EWCFG)) [9] and Tier 4 and “other” foods and beverages not included in the EWCFG [9] among Canadian adults (≥19 years) *.
| Men, 19–30 Years | Women, 19–30 Years | Men, 31–50 Years | Women, 31–50 Years | Men, 51–70 Years | Women, 51–70 Years | Men, >70 Years | Women, >70 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable (kcal/Day) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) |
| Tiers 1 + 2 + 3 | 1539 (34) | 1089 (24) | 1468 (29) | 1103 (16) | 1353 (20) | 1086 (17) | 1217 (23) | 1014 (16) |
| Tier 4 | 269 (15) | 175 (10) | 240 (12) | 161 (9) | 178 (10) | 125 (7) | 164 (10) | 114 (6) |
| Other Foods/Beverages | ||||||||
| Alcoholic beverages | 155 (12) | 63 (9) | 127 (8) | 63 (6) | 124 (8) | 42 (3) | 62 (6) | 22 (2) |
| Beverages, higher calorie (≥40 kcal/100g) | 171 (8) | 103 (6) | 108 (6) | 61 (4) | 58 (4) | 42 (4) | 30 (3) | 26 (2) |
| Beverages, lower calorie (<40 kcal/100g) | 30 (3) | 26 (2) | 29 (2) | 26 (2) | 23 (2) | 19 (1) | 16 (1) | 15 (1) |
| High fat and/or sugar foods | 153 (8) | 130 (7) | 167 (9) | 124 (7) | 123 (5) | 105 (5) | 121 (7) | 87 (5) |
| Meal replacements | 7 (2) | 6 (2) | 4 (1) | 5 (1) | 2 (1) | 4 (1) | 0 (0) | 1 (0) |
| Saturated and/or trans fats and oils | 74 (5) | 54 (4) | 80 (5) | 59 (3) | 87 (4) | 62 (3) | 78 (4) | 64 (4) |
| Supplements | 4 (2) | 1 (0) | 3 (2) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 2 (1) | 2 (1) | 3 (1) |
| Uncategorized (ingredients/seasonings and unprepared foods) | 22 (3) | 15 (1) | 20 (2) | 17 (1) | 18 (1) | 16 (1) | 15 (1) | 14 (1) |
| Unsaturated fats and oils | 83 (5) | 57 (5) | 71 (4) | 62 (3) | 70 (4) | 55 (2) | 51 (3) | 47 (3) |
| Total energy from Tier 4 and “other” foods/beverages (kcal/day) | 874 (27) | 567 (19) | 771 (21) | 510 (16) | 611 (17) | 411 (11) | 487 (18) | 342 (11) |
| Total energy from Tier 4 and “other” foods/beverages (%) | 31 (1) | 29 (1) | 30 (1) | 27 (1) | 27 (1) | 23 (0) | 25 (1) | 21 (0) |
SEM: Standard Error of Mean; * “Other” foods/beverages are not part of the Tier system and include “other” food and beverages not in the groups of Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide [9].