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Stelmach-Mardas, M.* ; Kleiser, C. ; Uzhova, I.* ; Peñalvo, J.L.* ; La Torre, G.* ; Palys, W.* ; Lojko, D.* ; Nimptsch, K.* ; Suwalska, A.* ; Linseisen, J. ; Saulle, R.* ; Colamesta, V.* ; Boeing, H.*

Seasonality of food groups and total energy intake: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 70, 700-708 (2016)
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effect of season on food intake from selected food groups and on energy intake in adults. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The search process was based on selecting publications listed in the following: Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase and Agris. Food frequency questionnaires, 24-h dietary recalls and food records as methods for assessment of dietary intake were used to assess changes in the consumption of 11 food groups and of energy intake across seasons. A meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS: Twenty-six studies were included. Articles were divided into those reporting data on four seasons (winter, spring, summer and autumn) or on two seasons (pre-and post-harvest). Four of the studies could be utilized for meta-analysis describing changes in food consumption across four season scheme: from winter to spring fruits decreased, whereas vegetables, eggs and alcoholic beverages increased; from spring to summer vegetable consumption further increased and cereals decreased; from summer to autumn fruits and cereals increased and vegetables, meat, eggs and alcoholic beverages decreased; from autumn to winter cereals decreased. A significant association was also found between energy intake and season, for 13 studies reporting energy intake across four seasons (favors winter) and for eight studies across pre- and post-harvest seasons (favors post-harvest). CONCLUSIONS: The winter or the post-harvest season is associated with increased energy intake. The intake of fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cereals and alcoholic beverages is following a seasonal consumption pattern and at least for these foods season is determinant of intake.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Review
Corresponding Author
Keywords Rural Beninese Women; Pregnant-women; Frequency Questionnaire; Physical-activity; Nutrient Intake; Body-weight; Adults; Diet; Variability; Nutrition
ISSN (print) / ISBN 0954-3007
e-ISSN 1476-5640
Journal European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Quellenangaben Volume: 70, Issue: 6, Pages: 700-708 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Nature Publishing Group
Publishing Place London
Non-patent literature Publications
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Institute of Epidemiology II (EPI2)