The changing trend of the dietary patterns in Shanghai residents

[Objective] To know the changing trend of dietary patterns in Shanghai residents during 1982-2002. [Methods] The study was based on data collected in 1982,1992 and 2002 Shanghai nutrition surveys.The 24 h dietary recall method for 3 consecutive days was used in dietary surveys.Weighing method was used for food/condiment intake. [Results] The dietary pattern of Shanghai residents had changed a great deal during 1982-2002.The results showed that the daily consumption of vegetative food,especially cereals was declining while the consumption of animal food,especially meat was increasing in the residents.However the consumption of legumes,milk and their produces still needs increasing.The consumption of edible oil and table salt needs decreasing.The intake of calcium and vitamin A remained at insufficient level.The proportion of energy from fat was increasing,the percentage of energy from fat reached 36%. [Conclusion] More attention should be paid to the potential health problems caused by dietary changes.Reasonable direction for food consumption,adjustment of dietary pattern,prevention and control of related diseases should be done.