Summary
This report presents findings from the latest rolling programme of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS), covering the period 2019–2023 and encompassing adults and children across the UK. It provides nationally representative data on dietary habits, nutrient intakes, and biochemical markers of nutritional status, offering a comprehensive baseline for understanding population-level diet quality. The report is likely to highlight persistent shortfalls in key micronutrients — such as iron, vitamin D, and calcium — alongside excess intakes of free sugars and saturated fat in certain age groups, consistent with trends observed in earlier NDNS waves.
UK applicability
This report is wholly UK-specific, drawing on a nationally representative sample and benchmarked against UK dietary reference values; it serves as a foundational evidence base for UK public health nutrition policy, dietary guidelines, and interventions aimed at improving population nutritional status.
Key measures
Dietary intake (macro- and micronutrients); food group consumption (g/day); nutrient status biomarkers (blood and urine); compliance with UK dietary reference values and Eatwell Guide recommendations
Outcomes reported
The report documents dietary intakes, nutrient status, and food consumption patterns across key age groups in the UK population. It assesses adherence to dietary recommendations and identifies nutritional shortfalls and areas of excess intake.
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