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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

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

Variable Details

VariableQ4_10
LabelQ4_10 How often do you check the temperature of the fridge?
Responses
1 At least daily 524
2 2-3 times a week 236
3 Once a week 597
4 Less than once a week but more than once a month 243
5 Once a month 597
6 Four times a year 276
7 Once or twice a year 222
8 Never/Less often 79
9 I don’t need to – it has an alarm if it is too hot or cold 48
10 Can’t remember 127
Sysmiss 3445
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFood and You Survey, Waves 1-2 Combined Dataset, 2010-2012
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