Do the foods advertised in Australian supermarket catalogues reflect national dietary guidelines?
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DOI: 10.1093/heapro/dav089
Abstract: Unhealthy diets are the major contributor to poor health in Australia and many countries globally. The majority of food spending in Australia occurs in supermarkets, which stock and sell both healthy and unhealthy foods. This… read more here.
Keywords: australian supermarket; supermarket; discretionary foods; foods advertised ... See more keywords
Over‐provision of discretionary foods at childcare dilutes the nutritional quality of diets for children
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DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.12658
Abstract: The childcare setting can significantly influence the lifelong eating habits and health outcomes of children.1 It is ideal for health-promoting interventions that optimise the provision of nutritious food2 and nutrition education.3 Unfortunately, these interventions are… read more here.
Keywords: foods childcare; provision; childcare dilutes; provision discretionary ... See more keywords
A Multicomponent mHealth-Based Intervention (SWAP IT) to Decrease the Consumption of Discretionary Foods Packed in School Lunchboxes: Type I Effectiveness–Implementation Hybrid Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.2196/25256
Abstract: Background There is significant opportunity to improve the nutritional quality of foods packed in children’s school lunchboxes. Interventions that are effective and scalable targeting the school and home environment are therefore warranted. Objective This study… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; trial; energy; school ... See more keywords
The Modelled Population Obesity-Related Health Benefits of Reducing Consumption of Discretionary Foods in Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/nu12030649
Abstract: Over one third of Australians’ daily energy intake is from discretionary foods and drinks. While many health promotion efforts seek to limit discretionary food intake, the population health impact of reductions in the consumption of… read more here.
Keywords: obesity related; discretionary foods; health; population ... See more keywords
Incorporating Added Sugar Improves the Performance of the Health Star Rating Front-of-Pack Labelling System in Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/nu9070701
Abstract: Background: The Health Star Rating (HSR) is an interpretive front-of-pack labelling system that rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged foods. The algorithm underpinning the HSR includes total sugar content as one of the components.… read more here.
Keywords: core discretionary; discretionary foods; added sugar; sugar ... See more keywords