Licorice consumption among high school students.

A survey was carried out of licorice intake among 603 4th and 5th form pupils of two Dunedin high schools. Licorice was eaten on a regular (weekly) basis by 29 percent of the girls and 17 percent of the boys. At least 200 g (of black licorice confectionery) was eaten weekly by 5.9 percent of the girls and 4.9 percent of the boys; at least 500 g was eaten weekly by 1.8 percent of the girls and I percent of the boys. The intake reported by two pupils exceeded 1000 g per week.