Næringsfordeling

Næringsfordeling is a term used in Norwegian and related languages to describe the allocation or distribution of "næring" in different contexts. Depending on usage it commonly refers either to the sectoral composition of an economy (distribution of industries and businesses) or to the distribution of nutrients in food and diets.

In an economic context næringsfordeling denotes how economic activity, employment and value added are divided among primary, secondary and tertiary sectors or among specific industries within a region or country. Analysts use it to study structural change, regional development, resilience and specialization. Common measures include sectoral shares of gross domestic product and employment, location quotients and concentration indices. Policy relevance includes industrial policy, labor market planning and regional investment decisions aimed at diversifying or strengthening particular sectors.

In a nutritional context næringsfordeling describes the balance and proportion of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and micronutrients across meals or diets. It is used in dietary planning, public health guidelines and clinical nutrition to ensure energy needs and nutrient requirements are met. Assessment methods include dietary surveys, food composition tables and biochemical markers. Recommended distributions vary by age, activity level and health status.

The term is descriptive and interdisciplinary; its precise meaning depends on context and the analytical methods applied.