Consumption

What is red meat consumption in the Australian diet?

Key Findings

  • Red meat is popular in the Australian main meal repertoire and Australians like to enjoy a variety of meals1.
  • Portion size varies according to the type of meal consumed 1.
  • Australian red meat consumption remains, on average, in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (65g per day) 2,3 
 

Methodology

Secondary analyses from the ABS 2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (n=2813 children and 9341 adults). Including: 
  • An exploratory analysis of meal composition, 
  • A description of consumption patterns of meat, fish and poultry2
  • And changes in their consumption compared to 19953

 

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References: 

  1. Sui, Z., et al. (2017). Exploratory analysis of meal composition in Australia: meat and accompanying foods. Public Health Nutrition, [online] 20(12), pp.2157-2165. 
  2. Sui, Z., et al. (2017). Consumption patterns of meat, poultry, and fish after disaggregation of mixed dishes: secondary analysis of the Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2011–12. BMC Nutrition, [online] 3(52).
  3. Sui, Z., et al. (2016). Changes in Meat/Poultry/Fish Consumption in Australia: From 1995 to 2011–2012. Nutrients, [online] 8(12), p.753. 
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