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Ireland National Adult Nutrition Survey 2008-2010

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
NANS
Provider 
Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Ireland (IRL)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
10/2008 - 04/2010
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Individual
  • Nationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

The National Adult Nutrition Survey, conducted 2008-2010, investigated the food and beverage consumption, nutrient intake, physical activity, and food choice in Ireland. The study also investigated the lifestyle and health indicators and attitudes relating to food and health. A total of 1,500 adults ages 18 and over participated. The sample included 740 men and 760 women.

Data were collected through a variety of channels. Self-administered questionnaires and food diaries were disseminated to participants. Participants were also asked to wear an actigraph to record energy expenditure. Additional data, such as anthropometric measurements and blood pressure, regarding physical activity were also collected.  Fasting blood and urine samples were also taken for assessment.

Keywords 
24HR dietary recall, Alcohol use, Anthropometry, Blood pressure, Body mass index, Calcium, Caloric intake, Dairy products, Diet, Dietary fiber, Dietary protein, Dietary sodium, Dietary sugar, Education, Fish, Health literacy, Height, Iron, Leisure activities, Marital status, Micronutrient supplements, Micronutrients, Milk, Nuts, Obesity, Physical activity, Processed foods, Processed meats, Starchy vegetables, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Tobacco smoking, Unprocessed red meat, Vegetables, Vitamin A deficiency, Weight, Weight change, Whole grains, Zinc
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 28, 2024