Diet. Individuals with SMI frequently have unhealthy eating habits and are 30% more likely to consume only one meal per day than the general population (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al., 2007). Additionally, diet quality is a significant concern, as SMI patients consume in comparison to the general population, a higher-fat, lower-fibre diet (Brown et al., 1999). This population have also been found to consume increased saturated fat content and a greater amount of sucrose and sweetened beverages, and they are more likely to season their food with salt (Davidson et al., 2001). A survey of 363 German patients with SMI found that they were more likely to have never eaten fruits or vegetables and consume more fast food, salty snacks, and sweets than the general population (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al., 2006).
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