Canadians are eating more protein, including meat, which is
an improvement, according to the Institute of Medicine.
The most recent figures from Satistics Canada also indicate
that adults are eating a bit more fat and fewer carbohydrates.
For children and teenagers, the percentage of daily energy
intake from protein increased one percent (to 15.6 percent in 2015 from 14.6
percent in 2004.
For adults, it edged up to 17.0 percent from 16.5 percent.
This still lingers at the lower end of the acceptable range of 10 to 35 percent
of calories set by the Institute of Medicine.
"While there are some differences in consumption since
the last survey in 2004, the data shows Canadians are generally consuming
carbohydrates, fats and protein within recommended ranges," said
Dr. David Ma, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University
of Guelph.
"The data is encouraging as the previous national
survey showed Canadians were consuming protein at the lower end of the
acceptable distribution range," added Dr. Stuart Phillips, director
of the Physical Activity Center of Excellence (PACE) and McMaster Center for
Nutrition, Exercise and Health Research.
