Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Sam Bufe, Stephen Roll, Olga Kondratjeva, Stephanie Skees, Michal Grinstein-Weiss
Summary: Expenses shocks have a smaller impact on subjective financial well-being than income shocks, and households with a relative lack of liquidity are more negatively affected. Policymakers and program administrators should develop tools to help households access different types of liquidity to offset various financial risks.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Peter Anderson, Dasa Kokole
Summary: This research, based on Spanish household purchase data, found that purchasing no-alcohol and lower-alcohol products can reduce household alcohol consumption, supporting the WHO's call for substitution. Evidence is provided through the substitution of 20% ABV variants for high ABV spirits.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brittni Naylor Metoyer, Ru-Jye Chuang, MinJae Lee, Christine Markham, Eric L. Brown, Maha Almohamad, Jayna M. Dave, Shreela V. Sharma
Summary: This study examined the associations between parent and child fruit and vegetable intake and the home nutrition environment among Hispanic/Latino and African American families, and found that the relationship varied by race and ethnicity. Future programs should consider designing culturally tailored interventions to address racial/ethnic-specific influences.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Abiodun T. Atoloye, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Carrie M. Durward
Summary: The study found that participation in the Double Up Food Bucks program can increase fruit and vegetable consumption among SNAP recipients, but most participants did not choose to use the program. DUFB users had significantly higher fruit and vegetable consumption at baseline and midpoint compared to non-users, suggesting that encouraging low fruit and vegetable intake beneficiaries to use the program may be beneficial.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Marike Andreas, Claire Iannizzi, Emma Bohndorf, Ina Monsef, Vanessa Piechotta, Joerg J. Meerpohl, Nicole Skoetz
Summary: Vaccines are effective in preventing severe COVID-19, but vaccine hesitancy poses a threat to achieving widespread vaccination. This study examined interventions aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decreasing vaccine hesitancy, and categorized and summarized the existing research.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Greg M. McGrath
Summary: Only 5% of Australian adults consume the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables each day. This study found that placing social norm nudge messages in shopping trolleys increased the amount of fruit and vegetables purchased by shoppers.
NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sridharshi C. Hewawitharana, Karen L. Webb, Ron Strochlic, Wendi Gosliner
Summary: This study examined the price differences between farmers' markets and supermarkets for fruits and vegetables. It found that farmers' markets primarily offered organic produce at lower prices, while supermarkets primarily offered conventionally grown produce at higher prices. These differences in price and type of produce may have implications for the impact of financial incentive programs on fruit and vegetable consumption.
Article
Agronomy
Huidan Xu, Kun Song, Yichao Li, Martinson Ankrah Twumasi
Summary: Based on the China Land Economic Survey (CLES) 2021 data, this paper explores the relationship between financial literacy and the income structure of rural farm households. The study reveals that financial literacy has a significant impact on farmers' income levels, particularly in terms of property income. It also suggests that financial literacy education should be provided to farmers by collaborating with county-seated financial institutions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wendi Gosliner, Sridharshi C. Hewawitharana, Ron Strochlic, Celeste Felix, Caroline Long
Summary: This study examined the relationship between a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) point-of-purchase financial incentive program in farmers' markets and the outcomes of produce purchase, consumption, and food security. The findings showed that shoppers at farmers' markets offering $20 incentives were more likely to purchase most of their produce at farmers' markets compared to shoppers with $10 incentives or those shopping at comparison markets. The incentives were not associated with quantitatively measured produce consumption but were found to be associated with reduced odds of food insecurity. Participants appreciated the program, while supermarket shoppers lacked awareness.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter Anderson, Amy O'Donnell, Eva Jane Llopis, Eileen Kaner
Summary: Lower strength alcohol products have not led to a decrease in the amount of alcohol purchased by British households. Over the five-year follow-up period from 2015 to 2019, households purchasing beer bought less regular strength beer, while households purchasing wine and spirits bought more regular strength wine and spirits, rather than increasing purchases of no- and low-alcohol products.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Eyup Dogan, Mara Madaleno, Dilvin Taskin
Summary: The study shows that financial inclusion significantly alleviates energy poverty, with a higher impact on female-headed households. Health and income are found to be significant pathways through which financial inclusion influences energy poverty. Therefore, there is a need for policies promoting financial inclusion to alleviate energy poverty.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ananthan Munisamy, Sheerad Sahid, Muhammad Hussin
Summary: This study examines the impact of financial literacy on the socioeconomic status of low-income households, finding that financial literacy plays a significant role in this group, with financial well-being mediating the effect. The research provides new ideas and perspectives for improving money-wise mechanisms and the socioeconomic sustainability of low-income households.
Article
Economics
Andrew Barber, Jeremy West
Summary: This study shows that conditional cash lotteries can be an effective tool in promoting COVID-19 vaccinations, leading to an increase in vaccination rates and significant reductions in COVID-19 infections.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Maximilian J. Blaschke
Summary: This study determines the price volatility needed for automatic load shifting and suggests that current volatility does not compensate for metering costs, but an 'ad-valorem' electricity taxation dependent on exchange prices could make demand-side management profitable.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Madeleine Thomas, J. Bernadette Moore, Diogo Ann Onuselogu, Alexandra Dalton, Tim Rains, Emer Lowry, Nilani Sritharan, Michelle A. Morris
Summary: The study analyzed anonymized supermarket loyalty card transaction records to assess the impact of additional Healthy Start vouchers on fruit and vegetable purchases among low-income households in the UK. The results showed that the scheme led to increased purchases of fruit and vegetables, with households buying 0.9 more portions per day compared to the 2019 baseline. The study provides important insights for informing public policy aimed at reducing health inequalities.
NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
R. L. Franckle, R. J. Boulos, A. N. Thorndike, A. J. Moran, N. Khandpur, D. Blue, J. Greene, J. P. Block, E. B. Rimm, M. Polacsek
Summary: This study evaluates the implementation of a 2-for-1 price incentive for fruits and vegetables in a large chain grocery retailer in Maine. The intervention was highly acceptable, appropriate, and feasible, with a high rate of initial adoption. The fidelity of the intervention improved over time based on lessons learned from the pilot study. The findings have implications for improving healthful purchases among shoppers and can be useful for researchers, public health advocates, and retailers interested in implementing similar interventions.
HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Margarita Alegria, Mario Cruz-Gonzalez, Isabel Shaheen O'Malley, Kiara Alvarez, Gabriela Livas Stein, Larimar Fuentes, Kari Eddington, Claire Poindexter, Sheri Lapatin Markle, Anne N. Thorndike, Lulu Zhang, Patrick E. Shrout
Summary: This study examined the trajectory of depression and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic and the social determinants associated with these symptom trajectories. The findings suggest that overall depression and anxiety symptoms did not worsen during the pandemic, but participants with food and utilities insecurity had higher symptom scores at follow-up. Additionally, participants with child or family care responsibilities had slower decrease in depression symptoms.
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maya K. Vadiveloo, Haley W. Parker, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: The study found that participants with obesity (BMI >= 25) and those with a diet-related medical condition in the household had a higher responsiveness to personalized grocery purchasing intervention, indicating that personalized dietary interventions may be more effective for households with higher health risks.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna H. Grummon, Aviva A. Musicus, Meg G. Salvia, Anne N. Thorndike, Eric B. Rimm
Summary: Reducing red meat consumption is crucial for preventing diet-related chronic diseases and mitigating environmental harms. A study found that messages about animal welfare, health, or environmental harms are effective in reducing red meat selection, especially in certain types of restaurants.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maya K. Vadiveloo, Anne N. Thorndike, Alice H. Lichtenstein
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica L. McCurley, Joshua W. Buckholtz, Christina A. Roberto, Douglas E. Levy, Emma M. Anderson, Yuchiao Chang, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: Impulsivity is associated with unhealthy food choices. Nudge interventions in the food environment may be particularly helpful for individuals with high impulsivity. A workplace-based nudging intervention improved healthy food choices among hospital employees of all impulsivity levels and attenuated weight gain in those with high action impulsivity.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Meagan C. Brown, Caitie Hawley, India J. Ornelas, Corrine Huber, Lyle Best, Anne N. Thorndike, Shirley Beresford, Barbara Howard, Jason G. Umans, Arlette Hager, Amanda M. Fretts
Summary: This study describes the process of adapting an evidence-based cooking program for American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes. The researchers conducted focus groups to gather feedback and made adaptations to the program to better suit the needs and cultural context of the community.
HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joshua Petimar, Alyssa J. Moran, Anna H. Grummon, Emma Anderson, Peter Lurie, Sara John, Eric B. Rimm, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: This study examined the associations between supermarket placement promotions and customer purchases, and found that promotions had significant effects on product sales, especially among customers using SNAP benefits.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jenny Jia, Rachel Burgun, Alexa Reilly, Ross Sonnenblick, Lauren Fiechtner, Rachel M. Zack, Bianca Porneala, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: This study assessed the association between the Greater Boston Food Bank's (GBFB) Healthy Pantry Program (HPP) and healthier food bank orders by food pantries. The study found that HPP was not associated with changes in the amount of healthy food ordered by pantries. Implementation facilitators included accessible training and compatibility with client-choice values, while barriers included resource limitations and concerns about stigmatizing food choices.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jessica Cheng, Ashlie Malone, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: This review examines the importance of addressing nutrition security for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the USA. It explores the relationships between food security, diet quality, and CVD risk, as well as the effectiveness of governmental, community, and healthcare policies and interventions in addressing nutrition security.
CURRENT ATHEROSCLEROSIS REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Diego Arguello, Gregory Cloutier, Anne N. Thorndike, Carmen Castaneda Sceppa, John Griffith, Dinesh John
Summary: This study explores the impact of sit-to-stand and treadmill desks on physical behavior accumulation patterns in overweight and obese seated office workers. The results suggest that sit-to-stand desks may have more favorable effects on physical behavior accumulation patterns than treadmill desks. Future studies should focus on promoting more frequent long-term movement bouts and discouraging prolonged static postural fixity.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Cara Wilking, Summer Moukalled, Michele Polacsek
Summary: Digital marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children and adolescents is pervasive and undermines healthy eating. The use of electronic devices and remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for policy interventions to limit digital food marketing in schools. State and local education authorities can incorporate strategies to reduce digital food marketing into school policies.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Selma Kronsteiner-Gicevic, Monique Tello, Elizabeth Lincoln, Jordan K. Kondo, Uma Naidoo, Teresa T. Fung, Walter C. Willett, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: This study evaluated the relative validity of a brief diet quality screener and found that it can effectively assess food intake patterns and is associated with Healthy Eating Index scores.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maggie R. Salinger, Douglas E. Levy, Jessica L. McCurley, Emily D. Gelsomin, Eric B. Rimm, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: This study found that employees with less healthy baseline food choices and higher cardiometabolic risk improved the nutritional quality of their cafeteria purchases through a workplace intervention. They also appeared to be more responsive to financial incentives.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hassan S. Dashti, Kaitlyn Alimenti, Douglas E. Levy, Marie-France Hivert, Jessica L. McCurley, Richa Saxena, Anne N. Thorndike
Summary: This study investigated the association between genetic evening chronotype and workplace dietary choices as well as the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention among hospital employees. The results showed that genetic evening chronotype was associated with breakfast skipping and later workplace mealtimes, but not with the nutritional quality of food purchases. Furthermore, the workplace healthy eating intervention was beneficial for employees across the chronotype spectrum.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2023)