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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Food and You Survey, Waves 1-2 Combined Dataset, 2010-2012

Variable Details

Variablew2_dq4_1bc
LabelQ4_1B/ Q4_1C Which method do you generally use to defrost frozen meat or fish? DV
Responses
1 Placing the meat or fish in water 120
2 Leaving the meat or fish at room temperature 1589
3 Leaving the meat or fish in the fridge 1024
4 Defrosting the meat or fish in the microwave 201
5 Other 11
6 Do not defrost meat or fish 264
-1 Don't Know 22
Sysmiss 3163
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFood and You Survey, Waves 1-2 Combined Dataset, 2010-2012
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