Last updated on 28-6-2024 by Laïla Boulbayem
What does Belgium eat and drink?
The National Food Consumption Survey details Belgian eating habits, guiding government food policies and dietary guidelines.
Regular surveys are essential due to changing habits. The first survey in 2004 investigated the habits in persons between 15 and 64 years old. In 2014-2015, data was collected from 3200 persons between 3 and 64 years. The latest survey in 2022-2023 involves 3,020 participants aged 3 and older, plus an extra sample of 1,000 in Brussels and 160 in the German-speaking community.
Weight status and eating disorders
- Anthropometry
- Weight management
- Eating disorders
- Risk for malnutrition
Food habits
- Breakfast frequency
- Involvement in meal preparation
- Watching TV during dinner
- Out of home food consumption
Determinants of food choice
- Food policy
- Food literacy
- Food security
- Factors influencing food choice (marketing, apps, labels)
Please find here the summary report for the first part of the survey report “Weight status and weight-related behaviours in the Belgian population”.
Any further questions about the Food Consumption Survey? Contact the FCS team.