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NDNS: Diet and physical activity – a follow-up study during COVID-19

Results from a follow-up study of National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) participants for food consumption, nutrient intakes and physical activity.

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National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Diet, nutrition and physical activity in 2020 - a follow-up study during COVID-19

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Tables for NDNS rolling programme: Diet, nutrition and physical activity in 2020 - a follow-up study during COVID-19

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Appendix A: Methodology

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Appendix B: Timeline of UK and devolved country restrictions in response to COVID-19 pandemic

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Appendix C: Web questionnaire

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Appendix D: Telephone nudge call script

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Appendix E: Fieldwork documents

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Appendix F: Questions for Intake24

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Appendix G: Physical activity questionnaire

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This report presents the findings from a follow-up study of National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (NDNS RP) participants which aimed to describe and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diet and physical activity of people in the UK in 2020. Self-reported diet and physical activity data were collected between August and October 2020 for around 1,000 adults and children and compared with their diet and activity data obtained at the time of their original NDNS RP interview. Data on food security, financial security and changes in dietary and health-related behaviours since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK in February 2020 were also collected in this study through a web questionnaire with the aim of helping to understand the context for any changes in diet and activity.

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Published 22 September 2021

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