•Current NDNS Rolling Programme includes >65 yrs
data for
years 1 and 2 (of 3) have reported on:
-
methodology and nutrient intake
- blood data
will be reported on in late 2012
•
•UK Population changes include:
- small
increase in fruit and vegetable consumption
- continuing decline in
saturate and trans-fats
- increase in alcohol and
excessive alcohol consumption - continuing low levels of activity by many
- increase
in obesity
- increased supplement
use especially calcium and vit. D
- increased use of
medication
•
•Increased longevity and increased
disease
- longevity
improved mainly in non-deprived but more;
T2D,
liver/renal disease, cancer, dementia and osteoporosis