Current estimates of fats, salt, fruit and vegetable intake in Ireland for both sexes
| Data source | Nutrient mean (SD) | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLAN (2007) | |||
| Total fat (g/day) | 98 | 86 | |
| SFA (g/day) | 36 | 30 | |
| SFA (% energy intake) | 14 | 12 | |
| Fruit mean portions (SD) | 2.6 (2.4) | 3.1 (2.8) | |
| Vegetables mean portions (SD) | 3.9 (2.6) | 4.6 (3.2) | |
| Salt mean (SD) | 10.3 (5.0) | 7.4 (4.2) | |
| NANS (2008–2010) | |||
| SFA (g/day) | 38.7 (13.1) | 28.9 (9.5) | |
| SFA (% energy intake) | 13.1 (3.2) | 13.5 (3.3) | |
| Fruit and vegetables mean (g/day) | 181 (140) | 197 (152) | |
Irish CVD Policy 2010–2019: population-level dietary targets.11
Reduce to <10% the dietary intake from saturated fatty acids.
Reduce to <2% the dietary energy intake from trans-fatty acids.
Achieve reduction to a target of no greater than 6 g/day of salt for adults by 2019.
Increase by 20% the proportion of adults consuming the recommended five or more daily servings (portions) of fruit and vegetables (from 65% to 78%) by 2014.
NANS, National Adult Nutrition Survey; SFA, saturated fatty acids; SLAN, Survey of Lifestyles, Attitudes and Nutrition.