TABLE 1.
Comparing reserve-based and urban-based Indigenous food consumption patterns with Canada's Food Guide daily recommended serving ranges for men and women
| Canada's Food Guide,1 servings/d | On-reserve (n = 99),2 % [n] | Urban-based (n = 130),2 % [n] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables and fruits | 7–10 | 27 [26] | 32 [42] |
| Grain products | 6–8 | 3 [3] | 5 [6] |
| Milk and alternatives | 2 | 34 [34] | 27 [35] |
| Meat and alternatives | 2–3 | 50 [54] | 37 [48] |
1
The range of number of recommended servings indicated is for men and women aged 19–50 y since recommended servings are slightly higher for men in all food categories except for milk and alternatives.
2
Percentages indicate proportion of sample who meet recommended daily servings, followed by the number of respondents in brackets.