Abstract
This study analyzed the trend of food intake and lifestyle changes among adults aged 18 to 69 years in five developed areas of China (Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Liaoning, and Shandong) using the data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey, 1991-2015. The results showed that the intake of grains decreased while the intake of fruits and vegetables increased in this period. Energy intake continued to decrease. Among the calorific nutrients, protein intake did not change significantly, but carbohydrate intake decreased by 13.0%, and fat intake increased by 11.7%. The trends in transportation showed that the number of people who chose walking decreased by 25.2% and cyclists decreased by 15.3%. On the other hand, the number of bus and subway users increased by 18.8%. The number of car and taxi users, which were included in the survey from 2004, increased by 10.1% between 2004 and 2015. The prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes also increased. In particular, abdominal obesity increased by 35.5%. From the above results, it is observed that there is a high correlation between the increased prevalence of chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes and changes in people’s dietary life and transportation habits.
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