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. The differences between the previous and present situation are based on changes in the organization of shopping and the possibilities of preparing meals.