An Exploration of the Methodological Flaws for Assessing Fibre Intakes Among Canadians

Authors

  • Michelle Asbury University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18192/riss-ijhs.v9i1.4139

Abstract

According to the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey-Nutrition, the majority of Canadians are consuming fibre below the adequate intake (AI) level. Although an intervention by Health Canada to improve fibre intakes may seem appropriate, there is insufficient evidence to warrant an intervention given the methodological flaws for assessing fibre intakes in the Canadian population. This paper explores these limitations by reviewing how the AI for fibre was developed, by examining how fibre intakes are assessed by the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey-Nutrition, and by outlining the limitations of using an AI to draw conclusions about fibre inadequacy. Recognizing the pitfalls of this methodology is the first step to improving the assessment of fibre intakes in Canada, which is needed before any intervention by Health Canada is implemented.

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Published

2019-11-17

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2020): IJHS

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