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National Diet and Nutrition Survey

This survey, of a national sample of adults aged 19 to 64 years, is one of a programme of national surveys with the aim of gathering information about the dietary habits and nutritional status of the British population. The results of the survey will be used to develop nutrition policy and to contribute to the evidence base for Government advice on healthy eating.

The reports are available to purchase from The Stationery Office bookshops, by ordering online (see the link below) or by calling 0870 600 5522.

The series covers foods consumed and nutrient intakes derived from analysis of dietary records, nutritional status derived from analysis of blood samples, physical measurements and physical activity.

Many of these documents can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. For advice on this format click on the link to About this site and look at the section on file formats.

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Re-estimate of trans fat intake in adults

As part of the Agency's review of the evidence of the health impacts of trans fats, a new estimate of trans fat intake was made in November 2007 using food consumption data from the 2000/01 National Diet and Nutrition Survey of adults aged 19-64 years and information provided by the food industry on current levels of trans fats in processed food categories.

National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 1 2002

The first volume presents the initial findings on food intake from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19 to 64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.

National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 2 2003

The second volume presents findings on energy and macronutrient intakes from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19 to 64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.

National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 3 2003

This volume presents findings on vitamin and mineral intakes and urinary analytes from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19 to 64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.

National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 4 2004

The fourth volume presents findings on the nutritional status, physical measurements and physical activity levels from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19-64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.

National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 5 2004

This volume, the fifth and final in the series, summarises the key findings from the first four volumes, and covers food consumption, nutrient intake, nutritional status, obesity, blood pressure and physical activity.

Technical report - a) Background, purpose and research design

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey programme is a joint initiative between the Food Standards Agency and the Department of Health (DH).

Technical report - b) Response to the survey and characteristics of the interviewed sample

This chapter gives details of response to each of the main components of the survey and describes the main characteristics of the responding sample (those who completed the dietary interview) and the diary sample (those who completed a full seven-day dietary record).

Technical report - c) Appendices

Appendices to the 2002 National Diet and Nutrition Survey

National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Young people aged 4 to 18 years: Revised consumption data for some food groups

Since publication of the above report in June 2000, an error has come to light with the methodology used for deriving consumption data for certain food groups.

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