Table 1.
Number and percentage of participants achieving Balance of Good Health (BOGH) criteria
| BOGH Criterion | Achieved n = | % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eats 2 or more portions of bread, other cereals and potatoes daily | 203 | 68 | Includes breakfast cereals, rice and pasta |
| Eats 2 or more portions of fruit or vegetables daily | 184 | 61 | Includes all types (frozen, fresh), excluding pulses (see below). Fruit juice can only contribute one portion a day maximum. |
| Eats one or more portions of dairy products daily | 300 | 100 | All milk including cow, goat, soya, etc |
| Eats one or more portions of meat, fish or alternatives daily | 272 | 91 | Includes both processed and non-processed food. Includes pulses |
| Eats no more than two high fat or high sugar snacks daily | 104 | 34 | Includes sweets, chocolate, crisps, savoury snacks |
| Achieves all five of above | 45 | 15 | |
| Achieves four of above | 70 | 23 | |