A new study of UK diets found that adults have shifted towards higher protein and lower carbohydrate intake over the past decade, with dietary fibre still too low despite a slightly improved intake.
Results showed that:
- carbohydrate intake decreased by about 60%, but people still consumed more carbohydrates than recommended;
- total sugar and free sugar also fell, though again people still ate more than recommended;
- fat intake increased by around 19% but remained within guidelines;
- protein intake increased by about 20.5% and exceeded recommended levels.
Part of the rise in protein has been attributed to GLP1 medications, as well as increased awareness around the benefits of protein for health.
About the Author: Erin Dearlove
A new study of UK diets found that adults have shifted towards higher protein and lower carbohydrate intake over the past decade, with dietary fibre still too low despite a slightly improved intake.
Results showed that:
- carbohydrate intake decreased by about 60%, but people still consumed more carbohydrates than recommended;
- total sugar and free sugar also fell, though again people still ate more than recommended;
- fat intake increased by around 19% but remained within guidelines;
- protein intake increased by about 20.5% and exceeded recommended levels.
Part of the rise in protein has been attributed to GLP1 medications, as well as increased awareness around the benefits of protein for health.
About the Author: Erin Dearlove
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