Table 3.
Weighted analysis of characteristics of compliers, intermediates, and non-compliers based on the percentage of energy from Tier 4 foods and “other” foods/beverages among Canadian adults (≥19 years) *,†.
| Compliers (Q1) ‡ ≤19.42% Energy | Intermediates (Q2) § 19.42%–31.78% Energy | Intermediates (Q3) § 31.78%–45.73% Energy | Non–compliers (Q4) ‖ >45.73% Energy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | Mean (SEM) | p-Trend |
| Age (years) | 49.82 (0.57) | 47.38 (0.72) | 46.05 (0.54) | 42.57 (0.49) | <0.0001 |
| Sex (%) | |||||
| Males | 44.10 (3.57) | 48.84 (3.73) | 51.76 (2.47) | 53.48 (2.24) | |
| Females | 55.90 (3.57) | 51.16 (3.73) | 48.24 (2.47) | 46.52 (2.24) | 0.0175 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.62 (0.28) | 27.18 (0.19) | 27.42 (0.19) | 27.69 (0.21) | 0.3214 |
| Misreporting Status (%) | |||||
| Under Reporters | 42.87 (2.03) | 34.35 (2.54) | 26.87 (1.52) | 22.66 (1.64) | |
| Over Reporters | 9.02 (1.39) | 7.97 (1.05) | 9.94 (1.21) | 14.29 (1.49) | <0.0001 |
| Physical Activity (%) | |||||
| Inactive | 55.86 (2.48) | 56.83 (1.96) | 57.54 (1.85) | 62.93 (1.84) | |
| Active | 18.97 (1.53) | 18.86 (1.41) | 15.80 (1.24) | 15.87 (1.28) | 0.0342 |
| Smoking Status (%) | |||||
| Daily Smoker | 13.07 (1.32) | 14.56 (1.17) | 24.61 (1.76) | 30.33 (1.68) | |
| Never Smoked | 57.68 (1.97) | 48.33 (2.07) | 41.89 (1.88) | 34.10 (1.53) | <0.0001 |
SEM: Standard Error of Mean; * Adjusted for age and sex; † Quartiles are based upon percentage of energy from all Tier 4 foods based on 2014 Health Canada’s Surveillance Tool Tier system plus “other” foods and beverages not recommended in the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide; ‡ The 25% of individuals with the lowest percentage of energy from Tier 4 and “other” foods and beverages; § The individuals in the interquartile range for energy intakes from Tier 4 and “other” foods and beverages; ‖ The 25% of individuals with the highest percentage of energy from Tier 4 and “other” foods and beverages.