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Table 2 Adherence to the recommendations from the Swedish national food administration [15], regarding the seven food groups, total n = 834 except for group number 4, total n = 813

From: Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and body fat (%) are associated to low intake of fruit and vegetables in Swedish, young adults: the cross-sectional lifestyle, biomarkers and atherosclerosis study

Group

Food type

Follows the recommendation (%)

1

Bread

11.4%

2

Fish and seafood

11.4%

3

Fruit and vegetables

15.5%

4

Fat

30.6%

5

Cheese (20–40%)

37.7%

6

Sweets

40.9%

7

Fast food

89.2%

  1. Clarification: To reach the recommendations the subjects should; eat bread with whole grain three times per day or more, eat fish and seafood two to three times per week or more, and eat fruit and vegetables five times per day or more. Preferably chose unsaturated fat and eat cheese and sausages once a week or less. The group named “sweets” includes candy, buns, soft drinks and French fries. Candy, buns, soft drinks, and French fries should be eaten less than three times a week
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