GB 0100 KCLCA LIDMS - King's College London: Low Income Diet Methods Study (LIDMS)

26 boxes, 2.6 cubic metres

GB 0100 KCLCA LIDMS 2001 Collection (fonds) 26 boxes, 2.6 cubic metres King's College London , Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at King's College London developed the Low Income Diet Methods Study in 2001. It was funded by the Food Standards Agency, as a result of growing concern about the diets of people on low incomes and primarily focused on the reasons inhibiting people from eating healthily. The research project compliments the National Diet and Nutrition Survey programme which collects information on the dietary habits and nutritional status of the UK population.

The study had three aims; to compare the effectiveness and acceptability of three dietary survey methods in a cross-section of people living on low income; to make recommendations regarding sampling techniques and dietary methodology appropriate for a pilot study and a national study of diet and low income; to investigate food consumption, eating patterns and nutrient intakes in low income households relating to deprivation indicators, food security measures and other household characteristics and circumstances. 411 respondents completed the study during 2001 and the results are based upon an analysis of 384 subjects in 240 households, including 159 males and 225 females aged 2-90 years, all being obese.

Dr Michael Nelson, senior lecturer at King's College London, was project director, assisted by staff including Dr Bridget Holmes. This project resulted in the publication of a report to the Food Standards Agency, Low income diet methods study, (2003).

Transferred to King's College London College Archives by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2007.

Papers relating to King's College London's Low Income Diet Methods Study (LIDMS), 2001, comprising research data used in the published report, 2003. The collection contains individual folders for each household surveyed, including eating habits (26 boxes); weight record sheets; food checklists; home food diaries; weighed food diaries; introductory questionnaires; 24 hour recall respondent questionnaires; eating habits questionnaires; food consumption records and eating pattern checklists, 2001.

Arranged in accession order, as above.

Administrative records are generally closed for 30 years except for published material.

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Director of Archive Services.
English

No additional finding aids exist.

Nelson M, Dick K, Holmes B, Thomas R and Dowler E, Low income diet methods study (LIDMS), Report to the Food Standards Agency, (2003).

Accession number C028.
Compiled by Samantha Velumyl. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997. January 2008 Diet Dietary surveys Dietetics Disadvantaged groups Family Family environment Food intake Food Standards Agency Holmes , Bridget , fl 2001 , research associate King's College London , Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Nelson , Michael , fl 2003 , lecturer Organization of research Poor Research programmes Research projects Social research Social surveys Systems of medicine

Transferred to King's College London College Archives by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2007.

Papers relating to King's College London's Low Income Diet Methods Study (LIDMS), 2001, comprising research data used in the published report, 2003. The collection contains individual folders for each household surveyed, including eating habits (26 boxes); weight record sheets; food checklists; home food diaries; weighed food diaries; introductory questionnaires; 24 hour recall respondent questionnaires; eating habits questionnaires; food consumption records and eating pattern checklists, 2001.

Arranged in accession order, as above.

Administrative records are generally closed for 30 years except for published material.

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Director of Archive Services.

• English

• Latin

English

No additional finding aids exist.

Accession number C028.

Accession number C028.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

• English