Monday 6 April 2009

NATIONAL DIET AND NUTRITION SURVEY 2001

This is a survey that studies food consumption in UK population (aged between 19 and 65).
It is not really easy to read but if you go to the Summary part of each section you will be able to see the main types and quantities foods' consumption and the nutritional status of participants.

Interesting data:
  • The youngest group of men and women were more likely to have consumed savoury snacks and soft drinks, not low calorie, whereas those in the oldest age group were more likely to have consumed fish & fish dishes and fruit (excluding fruit juice).
  • Respondents in the present survey were more likely to have consumed, for example, breakfast cereals, savoury snacks, soft drinks (low calorie) and alcoholic drinks. Data compared to 1986/1987 survey.
  • Two-thirds of men, 66%, and over half of women, 53%, were overweight or obese, with
    men more likely to be overweight or obese than women (that is, BMI greater than 25). The same data in 1986/87 survey was 45% men overweight or obese and 36% women.
  • 25% of men and 20% of women were obese, and a further 42% of men and 32%
    of women were overweight.

Link to the complete pdf survey

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndns5full.pdf

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