A systematic review of socio-economic differences in food habits in Europe: consumption of fruit and vegetables

Article Abstract:

A new study compares the consumption of fruit and vegetables in European adult groups of different socio-economic status. It is suggested that unhealthier diets are consumed by adults in lower socio-economic classes.

Vegetables, Fruit, Fruits (Food)

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Modern and healthy?: socioeconomic differences in the quality of diet

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to describe variations in nutrient intake and food consumption according to education and household income in men and women. The design was a random dietary survey using a three-day estimated food record and a self-administered questionnaire. The results indicate that the diets of both the higher and lower socioeconomic groups did not follow national dietary guidelines. The higher socioeconomic groups also consumed more of the modern recommended foods such as vegetables and fruits but less of the traditional recommended foods, such as bread and potatoes.

Social aspects, Surveys, Nutrition, Diet, Food consumption

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Response rates with different distribution methods and reward, and reproducibility of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire

Article Abstract:

The effect of distribution method and reward on the response rate for a self-administered survey was determined in a nation-wide dietary study of adults in Norway (NORKOST). The NORKOST results showed that the combined mail and interviewer with reward method of distribution yielded the highest response while the addition of reward increased the response rate up to 50% higher. Seasonal variation was not highly significant but the reported daily energy intake was higher than previous studies. The quantitative food frequency questionnaire was also found to be useful for this type of survey.

Reports, Nutrition surveys

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