Testing methods to increase consumption of healthy foods evidence from a school-based field experiment in Viet Nam
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2021.102047
Abstract: Abstract Schools are an attractive entry point to improve children’s diets, as their eating habits can be shaped during childhood and the information disseminated from school can reach adults through children. We implemented a cluster-randomized… read more here.
Keywords: viet nam; school; consumption; school based ... See more keywords
Retail food environment in a Brazilian metropolis over the course of a decade: evidence of restricted availability of healthy foods
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022000787
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To evaluate changes in the retail food environment profile in a Brazilian metropolis over a 10-year period. Design: An ecological study was conducted in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The… read more here.
Keywords: food environment; brazilian metropolis; food; retail food ... See more keywords
Healthy foods prepared at home: Diet and support as protective strategies during pregnancy for Hispanic women
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DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2018.1423971
Abstract: ABSTRACT Birth outcomes tend to be better among Hispanics than among other ethnic groups, even when matched for poverty and education, and foreign-born Latinas compared to their US-born counterparts. These patterns suggest that sociocultural factors… read more here.
Keywords: healthy foods; foods prepared; home diet; prepared home ... See more keywords
Formative Research for an Innovative Smartphone Application to Improve Distribution of Healthy Foods to Corner Stores in Baltimore City
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DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2018.1553778
Abstract: ABSTRACT We sought to collect information about the operations of wholesalers and store owner perceptions of smartphones to plan for and create a smartphone application that will facilitate the distribution of healthy foods to corner… read more here.
Keywords: distribution healthy; foods corner; healthy foods; smartphone application ... See more keywords
RE-AIM analysis of a community-partnered policy, systems, and environment approach to increasing consumption of healthy foods in schools serving low-income populations.
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibz116
Abstract: Prevalences of childhood overweight and obesity represent major public health concerns. School-based policy strategies represent one approach to increasing access to healthy foods; however, overall health impact of such initiatives is often overlooked. We undertook… read more here.
Keywords: policy; healthy foods; wellness policy; school ... See more keywords
Promoting healthy foods among urban school children in Bangladesh: a qualitative inquiry of the challenges and opportunities
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11085-0
Abstract: Background In Bangladesh overweight and obesity among urban school children are on the rise. Urban school children tend to consume foods dense in calories and few fruits and vegetables which is associated with overweight and… read more here.
Keywords: school children; healthy foods; urban school; promoting healthy ... See more keywords
Retail-based healthy food point-of-decision prompts (PDPs) increase healthy food choices in a rural, low-income, minority community
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207792
Abstract: This study examines the potential for point-of-decision prompts (PDPs) to promote healthier food choices among shoppers in a rural, low-income, minority community. We hypothesized that a narrowly defined PDP (focused on fresh produce) would be… read more here.
Keywords: decision prompts; healthy foods; condition; point decision ... See more keywords
Mushrooms as future generation healthy foods
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1050099
Abstract: The potential of edible mushrooms as an unexploited treasure trove, although rarely included in known food guidelines, is highlighted. Their role in shielding people against the side effects of an unhealthy stylish diet is reviewed.… read more here.
Keywords: generation healthy; food; mushrooms future; generation ... See more keywords
Linking the Flint Food Store Survey: Is Objective or Perceived Access to Healthy Foods Associated with Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910080
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low-income neighborhoods where healthy foods may be scarcer. Despite the well-known relationship between diet and diabetes, little evidence exists on the connections… read more here.
Keywords: healthy foods; glycemic control; store; access ... See more keywords
Energy Intake from Healthy Foods Is Associated with Motor Fitness in Addition to Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study of First-Grade Schoolchildren in Japan
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031819
Abstract: Childhood motor fitness is important for the physical and mental health of children and the prevention of future lifestyle diseases. This study aimed to investigate how energy intake from healthy foods and physical activity are… read more here.
Keywords: healthy foods; energy; motor fitness; energy intake ... See more keywords
Increasing Access to Healthy Foods through Improving Food Environment: A Review of Mixed Methods Intervention Studies with Residents of Low-Income Communities
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14112278
Abstract: Food insecurity is a broad and serious public health issue in the United States, where many people are reporting lack of access to healthy foods. The reduced availability of healthy, affordable foods has led to… read more here.
Keywords: food; healthy foods; access healthy; food environment ... See more keywords