Open AccessLatvian National Dietary Survey on the general population
Author(s) -
Siksna Inese,
Valciņa Olga,
Ozoliņš Gatis,
Goldmanis Māris
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
efsa supporting publications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2397-8325
DOI - 10.2903/sp.efsa.2017.en-1307
Subject(s) - latvian , content (measure theory) , population , information retrieval , computer science , mathematics , sociology , demography , philosophy , linguistics , mathematical analysis
The first and at the same time the most recent national dietary survey in Latvia “National Comprehensive Food Consumption Survey, 2007-2009” was carried out focusing on target group age from seven to 64 years old. Due to the limited resources, available for that national survey, the population groups of infants, toddlers and children (up to seven years old) and elderly (from 64 to 74 years old) were not included in the design of the intended study supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, and thus have never been covered by a national dietary survey in Latvia. For this reason, the specific study of dietary and eating habits of these groups (infants, toddlers, children and elderly) are now included in the present national food consumption survey following the EU Menu guidance of EFSA. Different approaches are followed for each target population group. In addition, in order to achieve better results and encourage participation, different incentives were used. © European Food Safety Authority, 2017