Fat map shows North-South divide
There exists a stark North-South divide in terms of saturated fat consumption across Britain, according to a new study.
The statistics, compiled from research commissioned for consumer goods giant Unilever, have been presented in map form.
It shows that people living in the north regularly eat up to double the guideline daily amount (GDA) of saturated fat, with those in Scotland topping the chart.
North of the border, the average adult consumes up to 55g – 175% more than the average GDA of 20g for women. Lancashire’s figures were next highest, at 44g – or 120% over the GDA for women – and those in Yorkshire and the Midlands eat 55% more saturated fat than the GDA.
While people in London and the South East consumed the least saturated fat of all seven regions studied, they still exceeded the GDA by 20%.
The average GDA of saturated fat for men is 30g per day. For women and children aged 5-10, the recommended figure is 20g.
Dietician Jacqui Morrell said: "This latest research into the regional consumption habits of the UK is very worrying (and) illustrates that the UK as a whole is eating too much saturated fat."
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