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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Diet and Nutrition Survey : People Aged 65 Years and Over, 1994-1995

Variable Details

Variablemain6c4b
LabelWhy have you started eating this type of food?
Responses
1 easy to prepare 1
3 GP advis me to 3
4 oth prof ad me to 0
5 lose-stay weight 0
6 oth heal reasons 3
7 relig reasons 0
8 offered it 3
9 easy to swallow 0
10 easy with dentures 0
11 like it 4
12 cost-inexpensive 0
13 changed circums 1
14 other reason 1
99 not answered 0
Sysmiss 2044
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Diet and Nutrition Survey : People Aged 65 Years and Over, 1994-1995
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