[The importance of food services in nutrition of the Polish population].

During last years the fast development of food service sector is noticed. In relation to this fact the purpose of this paper was to evaluate the importance of food services in the nutrition of the Polish population. It was stated on the basic of secondary data that inspire of development in the level as well as in service structure the mass feeding don't play such role as in the high developed countries.

Evaluation of eating patterns with different methods: the Polish experience.

The implementation of a market economy at the beginning of the 1990s has changed Polish consumers. This paper describes results of different methods which are used to evaluate food consumption, including eating patterns, in this time of transition. Except for the significant decrease of dairy products and increase of vegetable oils the pattern of the menu in Poland remains very traditional.

Comparison of dietary energy sources and obesity.

Possible relationship of changes in food and nutrition situation in the period 1961-1985 with obesity were briefly outlined. More evidence, incl. methodological improvements of studies is needed to make definitive confirmation on DES vs.