The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) have recently published the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results on the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of adults and children in the UK for 2019 to 2023. 

This survey is designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general UK population. Participants aged 18 months and over living in private households are selected each year from all 4 UK countries. The sample is designed to be nationally representative. The survey data is used by UK governments to monitor progress towards achieving diet and nutrition objectives and to develop food and nutrition policies. 

Data collection was carried out between October 2019 and July 2023 but was suspended between March and October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The report includes: 

• food and drink consumption, nutrient intake and nutritional status by age and sex – this includes the percentage of people meeting UK dietary recommendations and the contribution of food groups to energy and nutrient intakes 

• consumption of food and drink from the out of home sector (such as cafes, restaurants, takeaways) and contribution to energy and nutrient intakes 

• food and drink consumption, nutrient intake and nutritional status by: 

• household income 

• Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) for England only (IMD ranks how disadvantaged a person’s neighbourhood is based on a range of factors, including income, employment, education, health, crime and housing) 

Household food security (that is access to sufficient safe and nutritious food) was collected in 2022 to 2023 only. No analysis of food consumption or nutrient intake by household food security was carried out for this report due to small numbers. 

You can access the NDNS report here