Potential
Effect of Risk Factors on Undernutrition
Protein,
EFAs and some other nutrients
Lone parent
family/dweller
Adults -
protein; women - folate and zinc
Asian/Blacks
- iron, protein, vit. D in some
Nutrients
Likely to be Inadequate
Scottish
women - vit. D, Welsh men - vit. C, N.
Irish - folate, N. Irish men - vit B12
Living
alone – 10% higher food costs; many dependents
may increase undernutrition risk
Household
type and number of dependents
Adults –
folate, men – protein and minerals
Poor
educational attainment
Low fresh fruit,
vegetables, meat and fish
Possibly
some fresh and frozen foods
Lack of
domestic facilities
Many
nutrients: women – mainly iron and folate
as well as protein and zinc
Little
effect on nutrient intake except vit. C
Low income
or social class