Food habits in Swedish adolescents in relation to socioeconomic conditions

Article Abstract:

A new study evaluates the food habits of 14-15-year-old Swedish adolescents to determine the relationship between food habits, lifestyle and socioeconomic conditions. The research shows daily consumption of sweets, infrequent consumption of vegetables and fruit, plus daily amounts of snacks, soft drinks, crisps and ice cream. It is shown that girls' choice of food was better than boys but all teenagers exhibited irregular eating habits and high snack and sweet consumption. Teenagers from low socioeconomic areas ate less regularly than those with higher status, while smoking was common, especially in girls.

Sweden, Schools, Food habits

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Iron deficiency in older people: interactions between food and nutrient intakes with biochemical measures of iron; further analysis of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey of people aged 65 years and over

Article Abstract:

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey of people aged 65 and over provides a suitable data set for an analysis of the interaction between dietary habits and micronutrient status in elderly people. It has been established that dietary intake seems to make a substantial contribution to most measures of iron status. The iron status of the elderly can be improved through a varied diet made up of fish, poultry, meat, fruit, vegetables and a small amount of alcohol.

Aged, Elderly, Iron in the body, Iron (Nutrient)

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Dietary and lifestyle differences between Scottish teenagers and those living in England and Wales

Article Abstract:

Differences between the diets of teenagers in Scotland and the rest of the UK are studied. Results show that the diets of Scottish teenagers fail to comply with prescribed healthy eating standards. Scottish teenagers consumed less fruit and vegetables compared to teenagers in other parts of the UK and ate more chips, white bread and softdrinks. Increased smoking is also another health risk faced by Scottish teenagers.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Scotland

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