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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Diet and Nutrition Survey Years 1-4, 2008/09-2011/12

Variable Details

VariableFG1
LabelReporting food group of 1st supplement recorded
Responses
-1 Item not applicable 2957
000 Not a supplement 27
54ANP Cod liver oil and other fish oils 312
54B Evening primrose oil and other plant oils 37
54G Multivitamins (no minerals) 223
54H Multiminerals (no vitamins) 1
54I Vitamins and minerals 200
54J Non-nutrient supplements (including herbal) 46
54K Other nutrient supplements 63
54M Single vitamins/minerals 162
xxx Unknown supplement 128
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Diet and Nutrition Survey Years 1-4, 2008/09-2011/12
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