ISSN:
0034-6659
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Compared with the rest of the UK, the Scots have a particularly poorreputation for eating fruit and vegetables. The reasons for this arevaried and thought to relate to climate, availability and poor quality,with the costs of these foods being a major barrier to dietary change.To examine this in further detail, a number of focus group discussionswere carried out and key questions used in the monthly national ScottishOpinion Survey. Discusses the results, which showed that Scots arecomplacent about dietary change and the concept of "dietarymoderation" provides good grounds for inaction. Quantitative guidelinessuch as the WHO (World Health Organization) recommendation to consume400g (about five portions) of fruit and vegetables daily provide clearguidelines for dietary goals and allow diets to be planned on both on anindividual and a catering level.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346659410065777
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