Low Income Diet and Nutrition Survey
The Low Income Diet and Nutrition Survey (LIDNS) was commissioned by the Food Standards Agency. It provides strong, nationally representative, evidence on the eating habits, nourishment and nutrition-related health of people on low income. A sample of 3728 adults and children (aged 4 and above) from 2477 households across the UK were surveyed between November 2003 and January 2005.
- Methodology: Sample of 3728 people from 2477 households surveyed between November 2003 and January 2005 using face to face interviews and random self-completion questionnaire. Four 24 hour recalls of diet on random days, physical measurements and blood samples for indications of nutritional status.
- Start date: November 2003
- Frequency of survey: Currently has only been carried out once
- Most recent return: November 2003-January 2005
- Commissioned by: Food Standards Agency
- Coverage: UK
- Caveats: Is not robust at local/regional level
- Link to data source: http://www.food.gov.uk/science/dietarysurveys/lidnsbranch/#h_2
- Link to associated papers: http://www.food.gov.uk/science/dietarysurveys/lidnsbranch/#h_2
