Public Health Wales Finds 27% of 16-29s Eat 2+ Takeaways Weekly
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 3
Public Health Wales Finds 27% of 16-29s Eat 2+ Takeaways Weekly
2 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 3
Summary
More than a quarter of 16- to 29-year-olds in Wales eat takeaways at least twice a week, making them the unhealthiest age group in Public Health Wales' Time to Talk study.
PHW linked that pattern to diets high in calorie-dense foods prepared outside the home, with young adults also more likely to buy lunch on the go and serve larger portions.
The age gap was stark: 18% of 30-49s reported two or more takeaways weekly, versus 8% of 50-69s and 2% of people aged 70 and over.
Researchers and interviewees said app-based ordering, discounts and work-driven convenience were pushing demand, while some consumers saw less price difference between takeaways and cooking ingredients.
PHW said the findings point to unhealthy food environments driving poorer diets and obesity risk, underscoring calls to make healthier choices easier for young adults.