The Chief Scientist reports... The diets of Scottish men and women in relation to nutritional recommendations for health.
Diets of middle-aged Scottish men and women were assessed by food frequency questionnaire as part of the Scottish Heart Health Study (a cross-sectional study of risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) in 22 regions). The data have allowed evaluation of the diets of different (high CHD risk) sub-groups with respect to nutrient composition and major nutrient sources. This paper summarises the key nutrient source findings by non-manual and manual occupational groups; discusses the Scottish diet in relation to recent recommendations for healthy eating and recommended daily allowances for antioxidant vitamins; and considers ways of achieving dietary change.
Bolton-Smith
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Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School.
D000328:Adult; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004032:Diet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D012307:Risk Factors; D012606:Scotland