OBJECTIVE To examine cross-sectional associations between farmers' market shopping behaviors and objectively measured and self-reported fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among rural North Carolina (NC) and New York City (NYC) shoppers. DESIGN Cross-sectional intercept surveys were used to assess self-reported FV intake and three measures of farmers' market shopping behavior: (1) frequency of purchasing FV, (2) variety of FV purchased, and (3) dollars spent on FV. Skin carotenoids, a non-invasive b...
#1Shauna M. Downs(RU: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)H-Index: 20
#2Khristopher Nicholas(UNC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)H-Index: 2
Last. Jessica Fanzo(JHU: Johns Hopkins University)H-Index: 36
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the trade-offs related to the production and consumption of palm oil in Myanmar from a sustainable diets perspective. DESIGN We used an enhanced value chain analysis approach that included semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders; market analyses to assess edible oils in markets and focus groups as well as surveys with consumers to ascertain their perceptions and practices related to edible oils. SETTING Four settings in Myanmar (upper incom...
Last. Gunilla Priebe(University of Gothenburg)H-Index: 4
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Objective null To explore mothers' perceptions of malnutrition and its causes in U-5's in Mozambique, as well as their ability to recognise, prevent and act on signs of malnutrition. null Design null A qualitative exploratory inquiry using focus group discussions and individual interviews analysed using Nutbeam's health literacy themes. null Setting null Manhica District Hospital in Manhica, Mozambique. null Participants null Mothers of U-5's (n 53) attending the in- and out-patient paediatric w...
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of a nutritional intervention to promote fruit and vegetable (FV) intake. DESIGN A randomised controlled community trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a 7-month nutritional intervention and to promote FV intake, separately and together. All participants attended physical exercise sessions. The intervention was based on the transtheoretical model and Paulo Freire's pedagogy. The interventions included group educational sessions, motivationa...
#1Alicia J. Cohen(PVAMC: Providence VA Medical Center)H-Index: 8
#2David Dosa(PVAMC: Providence VA Medical Center)H-Index: 23
Last. Kali S. Thomas(PVAMC: Providence VA Medical Center)H-Index: 22
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OBJECTIVE Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. The US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) began universal food insecurity screening in 2017. This study examined prevalence and correlates of food insecurity among Veterans screened. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study using VHA administrative data. Multivariable logistic regression models were estimated to identify sociodemographic and medical characteristics associated with a positive food insecurity screen...
OBJECTIVE This study assessed intake of iron-and-folic-acid (IFA) tablet/syrup (grouped into none, <100 days of IFA consumption or <100 IFA, and ≥100 days of IFA consumption or ≥100 IFA) among prospective mothers and its association with various stages of low-birthweight (ELBW: extremely low-birthweight, VLBW: very low-birthweight, and LBW: low-birthweight) and neonatal mortality (death during day 0-1, 2-6, 7-27, and 0-27) in India. DESIGN The cross-sectional, nationally representative, 2015-201...
Last. Helen A. Vidgen(QUT: Queensland University of Technology)H-Index: 11
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Objective null Food literacy is the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to meet food needs and determine intake and is conceptualised as 11 components under four domains of planning and managing, selecting, preparing, and eating. Previous measures of food literacy vary in their adherence to the conceptualisation and ability to capture totality of eating. This study aimed to determine items for inclusion and exclusion in a food literacy item pool and capture the general public's interpretatio...
Objective null To examine minimum dietary diversity trends and determinants among children aged 6-23 months. null Design null Secondary analysis of the Indonesia Demographic and Health Surveys (IDHS) between 2007 and 2017. The primary outcome was minimum dietary diversity, the consumption of at least five out of eight food groups (MDD-8). We included a total of 5015 (IDHS 2007), 5050 (IDHS 2007), and 4925 (IDHS 2017) children aged 6 to 23 months to estimate trends of MDD-8 and to identify factor...
Last. Lina Begdache(BU: Binghamton University)H-Index: 7
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Objective null This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Food-Mood Questionnaire (FMQ) for university students. null Design null The original questionnaire developed by Begdache et al. (2019) was modified and translated into Turkish. The content validation ratio (CVR) and the content validity index (CVI) were used for content validity assessment. The construct validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) ...
Last. Jess Haines(University of Guelph)H-Index: 49
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Objective null Food literacy (FL) and nutrition literacy (NL) are concepts that can help individuals to navigate the current food environment. Building these skills and knowledge at a young age is important for skill retention, confidence in food practices and supporting lifelong healthy eating habits. The objectives of this systematic review were to: (i) identify existing tools that measure FL and NL among children and/or adolescents and (ii) describe the psychometric properties. null Design nu...
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