of the Rolling Programme (2014/15 to 2015/16)

Summary

This Public Health England report presents combined results from Years 7 and 8 of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Rolling Programme, covering the period 2014/15 to 2015/16. It provides nationally representative data on dietary intake and nutritional status across key population groups in the UK, including children, adults, and older adults. The findings offer a systematic cross-sectional assessment of how closely UK dietary patterns align with government recommendations and highlight population subgroups at risk of inadequate nutrient intake.

UK applicability

This report is directly applicable to UK policy and practice, as it constitutes the primary national surveillance dataset informing dietary guidelines, public health interventions, and food policy decisions in England. It provides the evidence base for bodies such as the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).

Key measures

Dietary intake (g/day and % dietary reference values); nutrient biomarker concentrations in blood and urine; food group consumption frequencies; energy intake (kcal/day); body mass index (BMI)

Outcomes reported

The survey measured dietary intake, nutrient consumption, and nutritional status across age groups in the UK population during 2014/15 to 2015/16. It reported on energy, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes relative to dietary reference values, alongside blood and urine biomarker data.

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