P777 - DIETARY INTAKE CHALLENGES AMONG WORKING-AGED EMPLOYEES: BASELINE RESULTS FROM THE RAVI-TRIAL

P777

DIETARY INTAKE CHALLENGES AMONG WORKING-AGED EMPLOYEES: BASELINE RESULTS FROM THE RAVI-TRIAL

M. Mustakallio^1,*, J. Puustinen^1,2, V. Iisakkala¹, M. Hallia¹, S. Kunvik¹

¹Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, ²Satasairaala Central Hospital, Unit of Neurology, Wellbeing Services County of Satakunta, Pori, Finland

Rationale: Working-aged individuals commonly face challenges in meeting dietary recommendations, potentially increasing the risk of nutrition-related health issues. Investigating dietary intake patterns in employee populations can help identify specific nutrient inadequacies and inform targeted workplace health promotion strategies. This study aims to identify and describe nutrient intake challenges among working-aged Finns.

Methods: This study is a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the RAVI-triaI. Participants included 167 employees from eight small or medium-sized companies in the Satakunta region in Finland. Nutrient intakes were recorded using a 3-day food diary and analyzed using the Finnish food composition data-base Fineli®. Nutrient intakes were compared to the Finnish nutrition recommendations. Baseline characteristics were collected using an electric survey.

Results: The mean age was 45 years for men (n=92) and 43 years for women (n=75). Mean energy intake was 2160 kcal/d (SD 472) in men and 1862 kcal/d (SD 359) in women. Both genders had inadequate carbohydrate (men 37 E%, SD 9; women 40 E%, SD 7; recommendation 45–60 E%) and fibre intake (men and women both 20 g/d; recommendation 23–35 g/d). Salt intake exceeded the recommended level (5 g/d) in 96.6% of men (mean 8.4 g/d, SD 2.2) and 90.3% of women (mean 6.8 g/d, SD 1.2). Intake of saturated fat was high (men and women 14 E%, SD 4; recommendation <10 E%). Both genders had inadequate intakes of several nutrients, such as folate (men 239 µg/d, SD 91; women 224 µg/d, SD 73), vitamin A (men 772 µg/d, SD 361; women 695 µg/d, SD 309) and vitamin D (men 9.2 µg/d, SD 4.6; women 8,1 µg/d, SD 4.3).

Conclusion: The findings highlight significant gaps in dietary quality among working-aged men and women, particularly regarding excessive intakes of salt and saturated fat, and inadequate intakes of carbohydrates, fibre, and several key micronutrients. 

Disclosure of Interest: None declared