Social and regional differences in food and alcohol consumption and their measurement in a national birth cohort

The problem of collecting detailed dietary information on a large population scattered throughout England, Wales and Scotland was resolved by use of a 7 day dietary diary, introduced at home interviews. Information on food types and quantities was coded to provide data on a wide range of nutrients....

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Published in:Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) 1988-12, Vol.42 (4), p.341-349
Main Authors: Braddon, F E, Wadsworth, M E, Davies, J M, Cripps, H A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alcohol Drinking
Alcohols
Calcium
Cohort Studies
Diet Surveys
Eating
Educational attainment
Educational Status
Fat intake
Feeding Behavior
Female
Food consumption
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Men
Nutrient intake
Nutrients
Nutritional Requirements
Regional disparities
Sex Factors
Social Class
Social classes
Sugars
United Kingdom
Vitamin C
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Summary:The problem of collecting detailed dietary information on a large population scattered throughout England, Wales and Scotland was resolved by use of a 7 day dietary diary, introduced at home interviews. Information on food types and quantities was coded to provide data on a wide range of nutrients. Reported levels of iron and fibre intake were found to be particularly low in relation to current recommended daily intakes, which were more often achieved by men than by women. Best dietary habits were associated with good educational attainment, whatever the social class of origin, but in women this was in some circumstances associated also with relatively high intakes of alcohol, protein and fats. Worst dietary habits were associated with low social class of family of origin and low educational attainment. Mean intakes of some nutrients varied significantly by region, in most cases independently of class and education. The implications of these findings are discussed.
ISSN:0143-005X
1470-2738
DOI:10.1136/jech.42.4.341