Comparative analysis of indicators of the quality of the diet in the regions of the Russian Federation
Purpose. The aim of the work is to study the indicators of the quality of the diet in the regions of the Russian Federation. Methodology. The work methodology includes the use of benchmarking, statistical analysis and special methods of data visualization. Results. The dynamics of the disparity coefficients across federal districts are multidirectional. In the Northwestern and Urals Federal Districts, there is an obvious trend towards a reduction in regional differences. In the Southern Federal District in 2012-2014 there was an increase in disparity coefficients, in 2015 there was a decrease. In the remaining federal districts, the level of disparity did not change significantly. In the whole of the Russian Federation, there was no clearly defined trend, for the analyzed period, the disparity coefficients slightly decreased, but the level of differentiation still remains significant. Conclusion. In general, in the Russian Federation, the level of caloric intake corresponds to FAO standards. However, the structure of nutrition in the composition of proteins, fats and carbohydrates is far from a rational norm. So, there is a significant shortage of carbohydrates in the diet, an excess of fat, protein intake is close to the norms of a balanced diet. However, in some regions the value of all indicators is significantly lower than recommended. All this suggests the need to adjust both the economic and physical availability of food in the regions of Russia.