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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

VariableLessFoodReason
LabelWhy less food
Responses
At a special occasion or on holiday 45
Bored or stressed 39
Change of routine 212
Dieting 111
Don't know 103
Fasting 41
Little food/drink in the house 36
Not hungry/thirsty 281
On a special day 8
Other - Specify 113
Short of money 16
Sickness/Tiredness 493
Too busy 444
Travelling 55
Weekend day 21
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Diet and Nutrition Survey Years 1-4, 2008/09-2011/12
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