| The National Diet and Food Survey is a cross-sectional survey of household food consumption, commissioned by the UK Ministry of Food and Fisheries (MAFF), assessing nutrient intake and expenditure of people aged 65 and over. Key findings of data obtained (1994 – 1995) from interviews, questionnaires, consecutive days (4 & 7) diaries, anthropometric & oral health assessments and biochemical laboratory analysis are discussed |