All-5: Percent of adult population consuming all five food groups

Definition

Proportion of the population age 15 years and older consuming all five food groups typically recommended for daily consumption: fruits; vegetables; pulses, nuts, or seeds; animal-source foods; and starchy staples.

Relevance

This indicator reflects the proportion of the population consuming any non-zero amount of each food group, to capture minimal adherence to dietary guidelines. These food groups are aligned with the food groups used in the “Cost of a healthy diet” indicator.