Article
Business
Claire Lambert, Edmund Goh
Summary: This industry paper provides a comprehensive overview and critical viewpoint on the use of collectable toy premiums as marketing tools in the retail industry. It discusses the success of using toy premiums to increase customer spending, while also highlighting potential issues such as environmental concerns and ethical dilemmas.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sally Moore, Tom Butler
Summary: The UK government's decision to delay regulations restricting the promotion and advertising of high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods should be condemned. This delay will set back efforts to improve population diets and reduce obesity levels, forcing public health and clinical practitioners to rely on less-effective approaches focused on individual willpower and information provision.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jun Jiang, Patrick W. C. Lau, Yanhui Li, Di Gao, Li Chen, Manman Chen, Ying Ma, Tao Ma, Qi Ma, Yi Zhang, Jieyu Liu, Xingxing Wang, Yanhui Dong, Yi Song, Jun Ma
Summary: This study investigates the association between the accessibility of fast-food restaurants (FFRs) and weight-related outcomes in children and adolescents through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The findings suggest that FFRs located closer to residences or offering unhealthy foods may have a more significant influence on the weight of children and adolescents. Younger children and girls may have a higher likelihood of being overweight due to FFRs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yang Wu, Liang Wang, Jiang Zhu, Liwang Gao, Youfa Wang
Summary: Studies suggest a link between fast food outlet density and obesity risk, with improving access to healthy foods seen as a means to combat the obesity epidemic. It is crucial to regulate the fast food industry, while also enhancing consumer knowledge and behaviors.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Peng Jia, Miyang Luo, Yamei Li, Ju-Sheng Zheng, Qian Xiao, Jiayou Luo
Summary: While higher access to fast-food restaurants (FFRs) was commonly associated with increased fast-food consumption, most studies did not find a significant association between FFR access and weight-related behaviors (such as dietary quality score and frequency of food consumption) in children. However, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed mixed results in terms of the relationship between FFR access and weight-related behaviors/outcomes among children and adolescents.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
D. L. M. van der Bend, T. Jakstas, E. van Kleef, V. A. Shrewsbury, T. Bucher
Summary: The study found that adolescents are mainly exposed to unhealthy food promotions on social media, including advertisements and other food-related posts, which are often integrated into various forms of entertainment appreciated by adolescents. Adolescents' awareness of SMFPs mostly focuses on non-core foods or brands, with nearly half of the participants expressing a liking for these promotions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yan Zou, Lichun Huang, Dong Zhao, Mengjie He, Dan Han, Danting Su, Ronghua Zhang
Summary: Children and adolescents with overweight/obesity have a higher intake of carbohydrates, especially from the food group of cereals, tubers, and beans. Snacks play a significant role in the high intake of the food group of cereals, tubers, and beans among children and adolescents with overweight/obesity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sibylle Kranz, Julia Lukacs, Jason Bishop, Martin E. Block
Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a significant number of American children, leading to neophobia, food hypersensitivity, and rigid food preferences, which contribute to a higher risk of diet-related chronic diseases. This exploratory pilot study examined parental perception of food intake for themselves and their young adult children with ASD. The findings suggest a potential intergenerational transfer of dietary intake patterns, highlighting the importance of improving parental diet to enhance diet quality in young adults with ASD and prevent diet-related chronic diseases in individuals with ASD.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oluwanifemi Alonge, Shino Shiode, Narushige Shiode
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the food environment on obesity, especially during the COVID lockdown period in the UK. The results showed that a higher proportion of fast-food retailers increased the odds of obesity, while the Retail Food Environment Index (RFEI) had a limited impact. These findings are important for informing public health planning and policy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nan Lei, Zechen Liu, Lin Xiang, Lihong Ye, Juan Zhang
Summary: This study assessed F&B ads on television during the Chinese New Year holiday in Beijing targeted at children aged 4-14 years. More than 55% of the ads were classified as unhealthy for children, with savory snacks, milk drinks, and cakes/sweet biscuits being the most frequently advertised categories. Unhealthy F&B ads were more likely to use promotional characters, brand benefit claims, and health claims than permitted F&B ads.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sinead Furey
Summary: This review examines the cost of a healthy diet, the prevalence of promotions in supermarkets, and the barriers to affording a healthy diet. It contributes to the evidence base for policymakers and retailers in finding policy solutions to reduce obesity levels and ensure the affordability and accessibility of nutritious food.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Abigail L. Horn, Brooke M. Bell, Bernardo Garcia Bulle Bueno, Mohsen Bahrami, Burcin Bozkaya, Yan Cui, John P. Wilson, Alex Pentland, Esteban Moro, Kayla de la Haye
Summary: This study investigates the use of mobility data in studying the relationship between dynamic food environments and diet-related health. The findings suggest that visits to fast food outlets can be a better predictor of individuals' obesity and diabetes risks than self-reported fast food intake.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Predrag Bozic, Visnja Djordjic, Lidija Markovic, Dragan Cvejic, Nebojsa Trajkovic, Sabolc Halasi, Sergej Ostojic
Summary: The study found that the majority of Serbian children have breakfast every day, but only a small percentage consume enough fruits and vegetables daily, and children who skip breakfast are more likely to be obese.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine Paquet, Andre Krumel Portella, Spencer Moore, Yu Ma, Alain Dagher, Michael J. Meaney, James L. Kennedy, Robert D. Levitan, Patricia P. Silveira, Laurette Dube
Summary: This study found a significant gene-environment interaction for energy density, indicating that DRD4-7R carriers had more energy dense diets than non-carriers, particularly in areas with more unhealthy food retailers. However, no main or interactive effects of DRD4 VNTR and food environment were found for BMI. The results suggest that genetic markers related to dopamine pathways can identify children who may be more responsive to unhealthy local food environments.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lara Gomes Suhett, Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff, Bruna Clemente Cota, Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro, Nitin Shivappa, James R. Hebert, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Juliana Farias de Novaes
Summary: The study analyzed the association between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) or the children's C-DII and cardiometabolic risk and inflammatory biomarkers in children and adolescents. All papers found a positive association, indicating that a proinflammatory diet is linked to a higher risk of early development of cardiometabolic and inflammatory changes during childhood.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Hugues Piloquet, Benoit Berge, Pascal Maigret, Veronique Hospital
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of environmental factors on eating behavior and food intake in toddlers. The results showed that food fussiness was more common in older children, children conceived with medical assistance, children exposed to distractions during meals, rewarded by parents to finish meals, free to eat at will, and those who ate only occasionally with the whole family. Unsatisfactory dietary diversification was not significantly associated with any variable.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Victoria Norton, Julie A. Lovegrove, Marcus Tindall, Julia Rodriguez Garcia, Stella Lignou
Summary: The UK's aging population requires promotion of balanced nutrition, with a particular focus on increasing dietary fiber intake. Surveys involving older adults showed their willingness to learn about dietary fiber and the need for accessible information. Educational materials proved effective in engaging older adults and were perceived as useful. A holistic approach, involving support from various sources, can aid in improving dietary fiber consumption and overall health outcomes among older adults.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Gary J. Farkas, Paige M. Cunningham, Alicia M. Sneij, John E. Hayes, Mark S. Nash, Arthur S. Berg, David R. Gater, Barbara J. Rolls
Summary: Overeating associated with neurogenic obesity after spinal cord injury (SCI) may be related to how persons with SCI experience satiation, their eating frequency, and the context in which they eat their meals. Those with SCI rely less on physiological satiation cues for meal termination and instead rely more on hedonic cues. There are differences in meal contexts and eating frequency between SCI individuals and controls, with SCI individuals consuming fewer meals but having a higher overall eating frequency due to increased snacking. These factors likely contribute to overeating associated with neurogenic obesity after SCI.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Shana Adise, Kerri N. Boutelle, Panteha Hayati Rezvan, Eric Kan, Kyung E. Rhee, Michael I. Goran, Elizabeth R. Sowell
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between executive functions and cognition during adolescence, and the intake of fat and sugar two years later. The study found that higher impulsivity and reward-seeking behaviors were related to greater fat and sugar intake in males, while higher negative urgency and BMI were related to greater intake in both sexes. These findings suggest that individuals with certain traits may be more at risk for weight gain due to overconsumption of unhealthy foods.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Claire Margerison, Gozde Aydin, Christel Larsson, Alison Booth, Anthony Worsley, Janandani Nanayakkara
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns resulted in changes in food accessibility and availability, leading to shifts in food habits and behaviors among people worldwide. A study conducted in Australia examined the self-reported changes in food habits and behaviors of adults during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The majority of respondents reported developing positive food habits, such as trying new recipes, cooking from scratch, and reducing take-away meals. The study also found that family involvement in food preparation and eating together increased during the restrictions. However, there were negative experiences, including difficulties in purchasing certain foods and limited access to food outlets.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Betsy Cogan, Jamie A. Cooper
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary sweetness on appetite in adults with and without obesity. The results showed that the response of ghrelin to unsweetened rinses was energy-specific for all adults, while rinses containing sucralose led to greater cephalic phase cholecystokinin release in adults with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m(2).
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rebecca Gregson, Jared Piazza, Heather Shaw
Summary: Recent scholarship has identified a group of individuals who self-identify as anti-vegan, and they have distinct dietarian identities and ideological profiles. Anti-vegans show higher levels of commitment to their dietary patterns compared to omnivores, and they also score higher on various ideological measures.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Gibson Weydmann, Patricia Maidana Miguel, Nour Hakim, Laurette Dube, Patricia Pelufo Silveira, Lisiane Bizarro
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between obesity and overweight with reinforcement learning performance. It was found that obesity might be associated with impairments in utilizing aversive outcomes to change behavior, but further research is needed to confirm this association.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Laura Kudlek, Rebecca A. Jones, Carly Hughes, Robbie Duschinsky, Andrew Hill, Rebecca Richards, Megan Thompson, Ann Vincent, Simon J. Griffin, Amy L. Ahern
Summary: This study explored how participants of an ACT-based weight management intervention (WMI) experience emotional eating and highlighted the importance of self-awareness and alternative coping strategies in improving emotional eating. It also emphasized the need for ongoing and personalized interventions to support individuals with external locus of control and complex emotional eating experiences.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Stefanie C. Landwehr, Monika Hartmann
Summary: This study examines the influence of peers on children's snack purchasing decisions, finding that the presence of peers strongly impacts children's brand awareness and price perception, highlighting the crucial role of social influence in shaping children's decision-making processes.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rao Yuan, Shaosheng Jin, Wenchao Wu
Summary: This study examines the interactive effects of information and consumer trust on consumer preferences for organic food. The results show that consumers are willing to pay a higher price for organic food, especially those with higher levels of trust. The introduction of information significantly increases consumers' willingness to pay, with a greater increase observed among high-trust consumers.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Oda Bjorklund, Lars Wichstrom, Clare Llewellyn, Silje Steinsbekk
Summary: This study tests the psychometric properties of the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ) in a sample of 14-year-olds and examines its construct validity using the parent-reported Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ). The results show that a 7-factor solution of the AEBQ without the Hunger scale is a better fitting model, and there are small-to-moderate correlations between the AEBQ and CEBQ scales.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Alice M. Cox, Rachael W. Taylor, Jillian J. Haszard, Kathryn L. Beck, Pamela R. von Hurst, Cathryn A. Conlon, Lisa A. Te Morenga, Lisa Daniels, Jenny Mcarthur, Rebecca Paul, Neve H. McLean, Emily A. Jones, Ioanna Katiforis, Kimberley J. Brown, Madeline Gash, Madeleine Rowan, Elizabeth A. Fleming, Rosario Jupiterwala, Bailey R. Bruckner, Anne-Louise M. Heath
Summary: Although concerns are often raised about the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, there is limited research in this area. This study found that frequent pouch use was associated with increased food fussiness and more selective eating, while BLW was associated with higher energy intake and a range of eating behaviors.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Briana L. Kennedy, Andrew M. Camara, Dominic M. D. Tran
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between obesity, overconsumption, and oversensitivity to rewards, and how it affects attentional biases towards food-related stimuli. The results showed that individuals with higher BMI had lower attentional priority for food and food logos, while increased consumption of HFHS foods and dieting predicted increased attentional priority for food and food logo images.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Irene Campos-Sanchez, Rocio Munoz-Sanchez, Eva-Maria Navarrete-Munoz, Maria Sofia Molina-Inigo, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Paula Fernandez-Pires, Alicia Sanchez-Perez, Daniel Prieto-Botella, Iris Juarez-Leal, Paula Peral-Gomez, Cristina Espinosa-Sempere, Desiree Valera-Gran
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between sensory reactivity and feeding problems in young children. The results showed that taste/smell sensitivity was significantly associated with difficulties in texture transition/introduction, limited variety of foods, and both feeding problems. Additionally, children with total sensory reactivity or auditory filtering sensory reactivity had a higher prevalence of consuming a limited variety of foods. These findings highlight the importance of considering sensory reactivity as a potential predictor of feeding problems.