Low-Energy-Density Diets Are Associated with High Diet Quality in Adults in the United States

Objective This study investigated food choices made by individuals consuming diets differing in energy density and explores relationships between energy density and diet quality. Design Cross-sectional, nationally representative survey. Subjects 7,500 adults (older than 19 years) in the 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. Statistical Analysis Energy density values were calculated from reported food intake. Subjects were...