Results of the National Food Consumption Survey 2022-2023

Results of the National Food Consumption Survey 2022-2023 [1]

Nutrition, physical activity and sedentary behaviour of the Belgian population

The National Food Consumption Survey details Belgian eating habits, guiding government food policies and dietary guidelines. It also measures the physical activity and sedentary behaviour of the population.

Regular surveys are essential due to changing habits. The first survey in 2004 investigated the habits in persons between 15 and 64 years old. In 2014-2015, data was collected from 3200 persons between 3 and 64 years. This latest survey conducted in 2022-2023 involves 3,020 participants aged 3 and older, plus an extra sample of 1,000 in Brussels and 160 in the German-speaking community.

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Food consumption

What do people living in Belgium eat and drink?

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Food-based dietary guidelines

Adherence to dietary guidelines of the Superior Health Council: How healthy is the diet of people living in Belgium?

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Please find the summary report [4]

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Nutrients

Macronutrients
Micronutrients

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Please find the summary report [6]

Voedselconsumptiepeiling, supplementen, voeding

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Dietary supplements

Use of dietary supplements in Belgium

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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Children aged 3 to 9
Adolescents aged 10 to 17
Adults aged 18 to 64
Older adults aged 65 and above

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Please find the summary report [10]

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Weight status and eating disorders

Anthropometry
Weight management
Eating disorders
Risk for malnutrition

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Please find the summary report [12]

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Food habits

Breakfast frequency
Involvement in meal preparation
Watching TV during dinner
Out of home food consumption

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Determinants of food choice

Food policy
Food literacy
Food security
Factors influencing food choice (marketing, apps, labels)

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Food safety

Insights into food safety practices in Belgium, including hygiene habits, food storage, preparation methods, and interpretation of expiration date labels.

Please find the report [15]

Regional reports

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Interactive dashboard

Results from the 2022–2023 and 2014-2015 Food Consumption Survey on diet, nutrient intake, physical activity, and related health topics in Belgium by theme and population subgroups

EatMoveStats [19]

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More about the survey

Method and sample
Study protocol
Questionnaires
Databases

More information [20]

Any further questions about the Food Consumption Survey? Contact the FCS team [21]