Nutritional profile of foods offered and consumed in a Belgian university canteen

Abstract Objective To evaluate the nutritional profile of a lunch offered and consumed in a university canteen in Belgium. Design The qualitative and quantitative content of 4365 meals theoretically available and 330 meals consumed was recorded during five weekdays spread over three weeks. Meal combinations were evaluated using a scoring system based on recommendations for Na content, energy from fat, and fruit and vegetable portions. Setting University canteen in Belgium. Results Only a 5 % of the meal combinations available and consumed complied with the three basic dietary recommendations f... Mehr ...