Men are less likely than women to achieve a healthy diet.

Diet is linked to a variety of health problems, including coronary heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, dental caries and some bowel diseases.

There is increasing evidence that fresh fruit and vegetable consumption offers protection against cancer at many sites. Milk and tofu are excellent sources of calcium and some vitamins that help prevent osteoporosis.

A balanced diet that is low in salts, sweets and fats, particularly saturated fats, moderate in meat, and comprising of plenty of grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, is the cornerstone of good health.

Food habits by gender, Hong Kong SAR.