Dowler, Elizabeth, 1951-. (2001) Inequalities in diet and physical activity in Europe. Public Health Nutrition, Vol.4 (No.2b). pp. 701-709. ISSN 1368-9800

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Abstract

The contribution of food, nutrition and physical activity to inequalities in health across Europe is largely unexplored. This paper summarizes cross sectional survey data on food patterns and nutrient intakes, and briefer data on physical activity, by various indicators of socio-economic status for countries across Europe. Factors are examined which underlie the outcome data seen. These include structural and material conditions and circumstances which contribute to excluding sociodemographic groups from participating in mainstream patterns of living. Trends in social and economic conditions, and their implications for nutritional and physical wellbeing are briefly outlined.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Nutrition -- Europe, Food habits -- Europe, Poverty -- Europe, Exercise -- Europe, Public health -- Europe, Europe -- Social conditions
Journal or Publication Title:	Public Health Nutrition
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISSN:	1368-9800
Date:	April 2001
Volume:	Vol.4
Number:	No.2b
Page Range:	pp. 701-709
Identification Number:	10.1079/PHN2001160
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
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