Sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of high-sodium foods: evidence from Malaysia

Yong, Kang Cheah and Sharifah Nazeera Syed Anera and Chee, Cheong Kee and Kuang, Hock Lim and Mohd Azahadi Omar (2022) Sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of high-sodium foods: evidence from Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (Malaysia), 28 (1). pp. 43-51. ISSN 1394 – 035X

Introduction: The objective of the present study was to investigate the influences of sociodemographic factors on consumption of high-sodium foods among adults in Malaysia. Methods: Data were extracted from the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) (n=1046). A seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) was utilised to assess factors associated with the number of servings of high-sodium foods (nasi lemak, roti canai, fried rice, fried noodles, and fried vermicelli) consumed per week. The independent variables were sociodemographic factors. Results: Younger individuals consumed more high-sodium foods than their older counterparts. Adults with secondary level education consumed more high-sodium foods compared with those with tertiary level education. Consumption of high-sodium foods was higher among males and Malays compared to females and non-Malays. Conclusion: Consumption of high-sodium foods was common in the population. Sociodemographic factors, such as age, education level, gender, and ethnicity, play an important role in influencing the decisions of people to consume high-sodium foods.

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Abstract

Introduction: The objective of the present study was to investigate the influences of sociodemographic factors on consumption of high-sodium foods among adults in Malaysia. Methods: Data were extracted from the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) (n=1046). A seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) was utilised to assess factors associated with the number of servings of high-sodium foods (nasi lemak, roti canai, fried rice, fried noodles, and fried vermicelli) consumed per week. The independent variables were sociodemographic factors. Results: Younger individuals consumed more high-sodium foods than their older counterparts. Adults with secondary level education consumed more high-sodium foods compared with those with tertiary level education. Consumption of high-sodium foods was higher among males and Malays compared to females and non-Malays. Conclusion: Consumption of high-sodium foods was common in the population. Sociodemographic factors, such as age, education level, gender, and ethnicity, play an important role in influencing the decisions of people to consume high-sodium foods.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	feeding habits
AGROVOC Term:	food consumption
AGROVOC Term:	food intake
AGROVOC Term:	sodium
AGROVOC Term:	sociology
AGROVOC Term:	factors
AGROVOC Term:	regression analysis
AGROVOC Term:	policy analysis
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	age, food, gender, Malaysia, population study, salt, sodium
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	28 Feb 2025 02:58
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2025 02:58
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1942

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