Sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of high-sodium foods: Evidence from Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 2022 (28): 4. pp. 43-51. ISSN 1394-035X (2022)
Abstract
The objective of the present study was to investigate the influences of sociodemographic factors on consumption of high-sodium foods among adults in Malaysia. Methods: Data were extracted from the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) (n=1046). A seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) was utilised to assess factors associated with the number of servings of high-sodium foods (nasi lemak, roti canai, fried rice, fried noodles, and fried vermicelli) consumed per week. The independent variables were sociodemographic factors. Results: Younger individuals consumed more high-sodium foods than their older counterparts. Adults with secondary level education consumed more high-sodium foods compared with those with tertiary level education. Consumption of high-sodium foods was higher among males and Malays compared to females and non-Malays. Conclusion: Consumption of high-sodium foods was common in the population. Sociodemographic factors, such as age, education level, gender, and ethnicity, play an important role in influencing the decisions of people to consume high-sodium foods.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Age, Food, Gender, Malaysia, Population study, Salt, Sodium |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Food Technology > Food Industry and Trade > Dietetics By Niche > Food Technology > Food Industry and Trade > Nutrition |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Food Technology |
| Depositing User: | Rizana Mohd Radwan |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Aug 2024 09:16 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2024 09:16 |
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