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.
Weight status and eating disorders
- Anthropometry
- Weight management
- Eating disorders
- Risk for malnutrition
Please find the summary report
Food habits
- Breakfast frequency
- Involvement in meal preparation
- Watching TV during dinner
- Out of home food consumption
Determinants of food choice
- Food policy
- Food literacy
- Food security
- Factors influencing food choice (marketing, apps, labels)
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
Please find the summary report
The results on the following topics will be available soon:
- the consumption of food groups;
- food safety;
- the consumption of micro- and macro-nutrients.
Any further questions about the Food Consumption Survey? Contact the FCS team.