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Comparison of nutrient intake and food consumption patterns in normal‐weight, overweight and obese adults

The NHANES 2007–2008 show an overweight prevalence of 68%, with 34% of the population classified as obese. The objective of the study was to compare nutrient and food consumption patterns in normal‐weight, overweight and obese adults. A convenience sample of adults was surveyed utilizing an online learning management system. The NCI's automated self‐administered 24‐h dietary recall was used to assess dietary intake. Foods reported in the 24‐h recalls were converted into food groups using MyPyramid Equivalents. Results showed that participants (n=101) were 76% female and 24% male with a mean (±SD) age of 39 ± 10 years. The mean (±SD) BMI was 22 ± 2 (n=35), 27 ± 2(n=33), and 36 ± 7 kg/m2(n=33) in the normal‐weight, overweight and obese participants, respectively. Participants completed six 24‐h recalls, over 15 weeks, for a total of 606 used for this analysis. No significant differences were observed in calorie, carbohydrate, and fat consumption between the three groups. However, consumption of protein, alcohol, caffeine, and sugars were significantly higher in the overweight and obese groups. MyPyramid Equivalents indicated increased consumption of meats, grains, solid fat and alcoholic drinks in the overweight and obese groups with the normal‐weight group consuming increased amounts of vegetables, soy, nuts, legumes and oils. Food consumption patterns may contribute to obesity in this adult population.