The National Findiet studies are carried out every five years. The aim is to assess the diet of Finnish adults aged 25-64 years. These studies provide information about:
consumption of foods and food groups
meal patterns
the most popular foods in Finland
intake of nutrients
nutrient intake in relation to the Finnish nutrition recommendations
the most important sources of nutrients
The National Findiet 2002 Study was carried out in five areas in Finland: Helsinki and Vantaa (the metropolitan area), the area of Turku and Loimaa, the provinces of North Karelia, North Savo and Oulu. A random sample of persons stratified by sex, 10-year age groups and area was drawn from the population register. The 48-h dietary recall was used to assess the diet of Finnish adults (n = 2007). The report of National Findiet 2002 study can be ordered from the library of National Public Health Institute (email: kirjasto@ktl.fi). Previous National Findiet studies have been carried out in 1982, 1992 and 1997. The National Findiet study is part of the chronic disease risk factor monitoring FINRISK study.
Contact persons: Satu Männistö, Marja-Leena Ovaskainen, Liisa Valsta and Pirjo Pietinen
The report of National Findiet 2002 Study (in Finnish, tables and figures also in English)