[Feeding of population in Primorye]

This paper presents the results of appraisal of population feeding in Primorye by data of selective budget examination (650 families) for 1996-2002. It was revealed the apparent deficit of consumption of the basic foods, exclusive of fish and fish products. Reduction of food consumption more than 2 times below norm was evidenced in such groups of products as milk and milk products, fruits and berries, vegetables and watermelons. Feeding of townspeople and rural people significantly differs: townspeople consume more meat and milk products, eggs, fruits, fish products, and rural people--bread products, vegetables, potatoes, sugar and oil. Energy value of dietary intake for the observed period was lowered 1,1 times, mainly at the expense of the decline in carbohydrates and fat consumption and made 75% of physiological norm. It has been established the link of the level of population incomes and quality of feeding. The deficit of all basic groups of products is observed for population with low level of incomes. As a result of malnutrition it is noted a considerable growth of morbidity of children digestive organs in Primorye.