Intake around 5% higher than Estimated Average Requirement for adults

Total energy intake from all food and drink is around 5 per cent higher than the Estimated Average Requirement for adult intakes.

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Intake around 5% higher than Estimated Average Requirement for adults
Consuming too much sugar
Choosing short-term pleasure over long-term health
Disconnecting appetite from need and satiety
Eating a price-led rather than a nutrition-led diet
Long term downward trend in total energy intake from all food & drink
Type of calories consumed is significant (as well the quantity)
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