Table 2 The frequency of consumption of food groups and their contribution to total energy intake
From: Dietary micronutrient intakes among women of reproductive age in Mumbai slums
Food group | Contribution to total energy (%) | Intake frequency per week Median (IQR) | Women consuming this food group in the last week (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Grains, roots or tubers | 59.6 | 33 (28, 39) | 99.9 |
2. Pulses, legumes or nuts | 11.7 | 14 (8, 19) | 99.6 |
3. Vegetables | 1.9 | 8 (3, 11) | 95.0 |
4. Fruits | 2.0 | 2 (1, 5) | 84.7 |
5. Fried snacks | 3.4 | 2 (1, 4) | 77.0 |
6. Meat or meat products | 5.8 | 1 (0, 2) | 58.3 |
7. Fish or shellfish | 1.6 | 0 (0, 1) | 46.4 |
8. Eggs | 1.2 | 1 (0, 1) | 51.4 |
9. Milk or other dairy products | 7.3 | 14 (13, 17) | 95.4 |
10. Sugar, sweets, condiments or beverages | 5.4 | 3 (1, 7) | 89.0 |
