NDNS Previous Survey Reports
In its previous format the NDNS programme comprised a series of cross-sectional surveys, each covering a different age group.
The programme was set up in 1992 and surveys of pre-school children, young people, and older people were carried out in the 1990s, with the most recent NDNS of adults 19–64 years carried out in 2000–01. The report of this survey is available via the links below.
The reports of other surveys are available to purchase from the Stationery Office bookshops, by ordering via the link below or by calling 08706 005 522.
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National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 1 2002
The first volume presents the initial findings on food intake from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19 to 64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 2 2003
The second volume presents findings on energy and macronutrient intakes from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19 to 64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 3 2003
This volume presents findings on vitamin and mineral intakes and urinary analytes from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19 to 64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 4 2004
The fourth volume presents findings on the nutritional status, physical measurements and physical activity levels from a survey of the diet and nutrition of adults aged 19-64 years living in private households in Great Britain, carried out between July 2000 and June 2001.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19 to 64, Volume 5 2004
This volume, the fifth and final in the series, summarises the key findings from the first four volumes, and covers food consumption, nutrient intake, nutritional status, obesity, blood pressure and physical activity.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Young people aged 4 to 18 years: Revised consumption data for some food groups
Since publication of the above report in June 2000, an error has come to light with the methodology used for deriving consumption data for certain food groups.
Re-estimate of trans fat intake in adults
As part of the Agency's review of the evidence of the health impacts of trans fats, a new estimate of trans fat intake was made in November 2007 using food consumption data from the 2000/01 National Diet and Nutrition Survey of adults aged 19-64 years and information provided by the food industry on current levels of trans fats in processed food categories.
Technical report - a) Background, purpose and research design
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey programme is a joint initiative between the Food Standards Agency and the Department of Health (DH).
Technical report - b) Response to the survey and characteristics of the interviewed sample
This chapter gives details of response to each of the main components of the survey and describes the main characteristics of the responding sample (those who completed the dietary interview) and the diary sample (those who completed a full seven-day dietary record).
Technical report - c) Appendices
Appendices to the 2002 National Diet and Nutrition Survey