The 2nd link of Phil's is very interesting, thanks for posting it, all sort of UK stats in that paper. The same graph (p.61) that shows the reduced sugars also shows an even more dramatic reduction in salt intake (presumably following from the pressure the government exerted on manufacturers to reduce salt in processed foods).
More surprising is the reduction in calorie intake:
On p.65 you can see that the poorest eat significantly more sugars and shockingly less fruit and veg.
p.66 shows the alarming rise in obesity. Among women, income is inversely correlated with obesity but not among men.
On p.69 we see that between 2001 and 2010 per capita alcohol consumption has fallen in England and Wales, been stable in Scotland and risen in N Ireland. Strange!
More surprising is the reduction in calorie intake:
defra-stats-foodfarm-food-pocketbook-2012-130104.pdf p.64 wrote: Combining year on year changes of estimates on like bases suggests that average energy intake per person is 28% lower in 2010 than in 1974. Despite decreasing energy intake, over-consumption of energy relative to our needs is a major factor in increasing levels of obesity
On p.65 you can see that the poorest eat significantly more sugars and shockingly less fruit and veg.
p.66 shows the alarming rise in obesity. Among women, income is inversely correlated with obesity but not among men.
On p.69 we see that between 2001 and 2010 per capita alcohol consumption has fallen in England and Wales, been stable in Scotland and risen in N Ireland. Strange!
