Life style; personal characteristics

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Nutrition, 4 years or older, 2014-2022

In the years 2014 to 2022, the questions about nutrition were asked to all people aged 4 years or older. The questions were about the consumption of fruit, vegetables and fish. As of 20232, the questions about nutrition have been adjusted and expanded. The old indicators are therefore no longer supplemented. Due to the change in questions, the figures on fish, vegetable and fruit consumption for the years before 2023 cannot be compared with the figures from 2023 onwards.

Consumption of fish

Persons were being asked about the consumption of fish in a regular week during the last months.

At least one day a week

The percentage of persons who eat fish at least one day a week. This recommendation corresponds with the ‘Wheel of Five’ of the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. This standard originates from the Dutch Dietary Guidelines (November 2015) of the Dutch Health Council.

Min. 2 days/week, of which 1 x oily fish

The percentage of persons who eat fish at least twice a week, one of which is oily fish, such as salmon, herring and mackerel.

Nutrition, 1 year or older, from 2023

The questions about nutrition are asked to all people aged 1 year or older and cover the consumption of meat and fish, fruit, vegetables, sugary drinks, bread and snacks. The nutritional questions are thoroughly revised in 2023. Therefore the figures on fish, fruit and vegetable consumption for the years before 2023 cannot be compared to those from 2023 onwards.

Consumption of fish

People were asked about the consumption of fish in a normal week in the previous months. Detailed information on fish consumption is obtained through the Food Consumption Survey (see table explanation).

One day a week

Eats fish 1 day a week. This is advised by the Dutch Nutrition Center. These guidelines are based on the Health Council's Guidelines for a Healthy Diet. The figures on fish consumption from 2023 cannot be compared to the figures for the years before 2023 due to a change in the question.

At least 2 days a week

Eats fish at least 2 days a week. The figures on fish consumption from 2023 cannot be compared to the figures for the years before 2023 due to a change in the question.

Fish/meat/vegetarian/vegan

People have been asked about eating meat and fish in a normal week in the previous months. Detailed information about the consumption of meat and fish is obtained via the Food Consumption Survey (see table explanation).

Meat/fish eater, not flexi/pescotarian

Eats meat and/or fish and a maximum of 2 vegetarian main meals per week.

Flexitarian

Eats meat, but at least 3 vegetarian main meals per week.

Pescotarian

Does not eat meat but does eat fish for a maximum of 4 main meals per week.

Vegetarian

Does not eat meat or fish, but does eat other animal products.

Vegan

Lives on a completely plant-based diet.