BIẾN ĐỔI TRONG TIÊU THỤ LƯƠNG THỰC-THỰC PHẨM NGƯỜI VIỆT NAM QUA CÁC CUỘC ĐIỀU TRA TỪ ĐẦU THẬP KỶ 80 ĐẾN NAY

Abstract

Objective: To review article and data collected for providin an overview of food consumption trends
in relation to the nutritional status of Vietnamese.
Results: Food consumption patterns and nutritional status of Vietnamese have changed substantially
due to economic improvements and the adoption of a new western lifestyle. The traditional habit
of consuming vegetable foods like cereals, sweet potatoes and cassava has seen a decline, while
consumption of meat, poultry, egg and fruits has increased. The total energy intake is not changed
after 35 years up to now but the food consumption pattern might have contributed to the ideal
proportion of energy from carbohydrates, protein and fat at 66,3%, 15,9% and 17,8% respectively in
2010, which is almost close to the composition of 63.3%, 16.4%, and 20.3% that most nutritionists
would term as an ideal ratio. In 1985, the proportion of energy from carbohydrates, protein and fat at
82,6%; 11,2% and 6,2% respectively.
Conclusion: The achievable guidelines for food consumption to reach a balanced fat and nutrient
intake in all Vietnamese is needed to prevent all chronic diseases related in the time coming.