scholarly journals Socio-economic status, neighbourhood food environments and consumption of fruits and vegetables in New York City

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1197-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darby Jack ◽  
Kathryn Neckerman ◽  
Ofira Schwartz-Soicher ◽  
Gina S Lovasi ◽  
James Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Food Outlets

AbstractObjectiveRecommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption are largely unmet. Lower socio-economic status (SES), neighbourhood poverty and poor access to retail outlets selling healthy foods are thought to predict lower consumption. The objective of the present study was to assess the interrelationships between these risk factors as predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption.DesignCross-sectional multilevel analyses of data on fruit and vegetable consumption, socio-demographic characteristics, neighbourhood poverty and access to healthy retail food outlets.SettingSurvey data from the 2002 and 2004 New York City Community Health Survey, linked by residential zip code to neighbourhood data.SubjectsAdult survey respondents (n 15 634).ResultsOverall 9·9 % of respondents reported eating ≥5 servings of fruits or vegetables in the day prior to the survey. The odds of eating ≥5 servings increased with higher income among women and with higher educational attainment among men and women. Compared with women having less than a high-school education, the OR was 1·12 (95 % CI 0·82, 1·55) for high-school graduates, 1·95 (95 % CI 1·43, 2·66) for those with some college education and 2·13 (95 % CI 1·56, 2·91) for college graduates. The association between education and fruit and vegetable consumption was significantly stronger for women living in lower- v. higher-poverty zip codes (P for interaction < 0·05). The density of healthy food outlets did not predict consumption of fruits or vegetables.ConclusionsHigher SES is associated with higher consumption of produce, an association that, in women, is stronger for those residing in lower-poverty neighbourhoods.

scholarly journals Impacts of a farmers’ market incentive programme on fruit and vegetable access, purchase and consumption

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 2712-2721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren EW Olsho ◽  
Gayle Holmes Payne ◽  
Deborah Klein Walker ◽  
Sabrina Baronberg ◽  
Jan Jernigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Point Of Purchase ◽  
Random Digit Dial

AbstractObjectiveThe present study examines the impact of Health Bucks, a farmers’ market incentive programme, on awareness of and access to farmers’ markets, and fruit and vegetable purchase and consumption in low-income New York City neighbourhoods.DesignThe evaluation used two primary data collection methods: (i) an on-site point-of-purchase survey of farmers’ market shoppers; and (ii) a random-digit-dial telephone survey of residents in neighbourhoods where the programme operates. Additionally, we conducted a quasi-experimental analysis examining differential time trends in consumption before and after programme introduction using secondary Community Health Survey (CHS) data.SettingNew York City farmers’ markets and communities.SubjectsFarmers’ market shoppers (n 2287) completing point-of-purchase surveys in a representative sample of New York City farmers’ markets in 2010; residents (n 1025) completing random-digit-dial telephone survey interviews in 2010; and respondents (n 35 606) completing CHS interviews in 2002, 2004, 2008 and 2009.ResultsGreater Health Bucks exposure was associated with: (i) greater awareness of farmers’ markets; (ii) increased frequency and amount of farmers’ market purchases; and (iii) greater likelihood of a self-reported year-over-year increase in fruit and vegetable consumption. However, our CHS analysis did not detect impacts on consumption.ConclusionsWhile our study provides promising evidence that use of farmers’ market incentives is associated with increased awareness and use of farmers’ markets, additional research is needed to better understand impacts on fruit and vegetable consumption.

Risks for asthma at age 7 differ by neighborhood and socio-economic status in New York City

2011 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. AB174-AB174
Author(s):  
L.M. Acosta ◽  
R.L. Miller ◽  
I.F. Goldstein ◽  
A.G. Rundle ◽  
R.B. Mellins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Socio Economic Status

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Overweight or Obese Individuals: A Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-314
Author(s):  
Karla Arnotti ◽  
Mandy Bamber
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Academic Settings

Researchers have shown that fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) promotes weight loss and prevents weight gain, thereby reducing risks for chronic health conditions. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the overall effects of FVC interventions on weight loss for those with body-mass index (BMI) >25; we follow-up with moderator analyses to determine if effects varied based on participants, interventions, methods, or source characteristics. Extensive literature searches were conducted, resulting in 16 studies and providing 17 comparisons, across 3,719 participants. The overall summary effect was large (−2.81kg; p<.001). Several moderators were significant for increased weight loss: low socio-economic status (−4.99kg; p<.001), higher baseline BMI (slope=−0.29; p=.047), longer interventions (slope=0.012; p<.001), and recruitment setting [health care/programs (−3.7kg; p<.001); work/academic settings (−5.2kg: p<.001)]. Future researchers should investigate varying intervention lengths and examine specific needs of subgroups—higher versus lower socio-economic status, and overweight versus obese.

scholarly journals Patterns of sociodemographic and food practice characteristics in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption in children: results from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (2008–2010)

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1912-1923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsz N Mak ◽  
Celia J Prynne ◽  
Darren Cole ◽  
Emily Fitt ◽  
Beverley Bates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Socio Economic Status

AbstractObjectiveFew studies have considered the combined effects of home-related determinants on children's diet. The present study investigated independent associations between sociodemographic and food practice (SFP) characteristics and fruit and vegetable consumption in UK children and the combined effects of SFP on consumption using pattern analysis.DesignDiet was assessed using 4 d food diaries, SFP were collected using computer-assisted personal interview. Linear regressions were used to test associations; principal component analysis was used to identify patterns of SFP characteristics. Regression of fruit (g/d) and vegetables (g/d) v. component scores of each pattern were performed.SettingUK National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (2008–2010).SubjectsChildren aged 1·5–10 years (n 642).ResultsSignificant associations were found between fruit and vegetable consumption and household socio-economic status. Pattern 1, which was positively correlated with household structure characteristics, was associated with increased fruit consumption (P < 0·001). Pattern 2, characterised by positive correlations for socio-economic status, fruit availability and organic food purchase, and negatively correlated with household size and the number of children per household, was associated with higher fruit and vegetable consumption (both P < 0·001). Pattern 3, characterised by high frequency of eating out and eating takeaway, was associated with a lower consumption of both fruit (P < 0·012) and vegetables (P < 0·023).ConclusionsPatterns of SFP determinants may be more informative than individual characteristics in relation to dietary outcomes. Results have public health implications on the healthfulness of meals eaten out of home and in takeaways, as well as the need to reduce diet inequality in larger households with lower socio-economic status.

scholarly journals Fruit and vegetable consumption assessed by three dietary assessment methods in regard to sex, age, BMI and socio economic status

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Straßburg ◽  
Carolin Krems ◽  
Ingrid Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Dietary Assessment Methods

AbstractIntroductionA comparison of means of food consumption assessed by three different dietary assessment methods (diet history interviews [DHI], 24h-recalls [24HR] and weighing food records [WR]) used in the German National Nutrition Survey (NVS) II showed higher consumption means in 7 out of 18 food groups for DHI compared to 24HR and WR. Especially for food groups perceived as socially desirable such as fruit and vegetable means were highest for DHI. In the following, it is examined whether differences in fruit and vegetable consumption assessed by three different dietary assessment methods are related to sex, age, body mass index (BMI) or socio economic status (SES).MethodsA subgroup of 677 participants of the NVS II (2005–2007, 14–80 years of age) completed all three dietary assessment methods. DHI covered the food consumption of the past month, 24HR of the previous day and WR two times four days. Body height and weight were measured. SES was defined as an index based on the household income, employment status of the household's principle earner, and education level of the participant. The Multiple Source Method was applied to estimate population distributions of usual intakes based on two 24HR. Confidence intervals were calculated on basis of bootstrapping samples. Differences are considered to be significant if confidence intervals do not overlap.ResultsFor vegetable consumption, all subgroups regarding sex (male, female), age (14–18 years, 19–24 years, 25–34 years, 51–64 years, 65 years and older), body mass index (< 25 kg/m2, 25–30 kg/m2, > 30 kg/m2) and SES (5 groups from 1 = lower to 5 = upper SES) showed higher means for DHI compared to 24HR and WR. For fruit consumption, in almost all subgroups higher means for DHI compared to 24HR and WR could be found, except for the age group 19–24 years and the lowest SES group.DiscussionThe results show that higher means in fruit and vegetable consumption assessed by DHI compared to 24HR and WR are independent of sex, age, BMI and SES. A reason why socially desirable foods like fruit or vegetables are stated in higher amounts by DHI may be the enormous cognitive task of participants necessary to estimate quantities and frequencies over the long period of time covered by DHI.

scholarly journals The Welfare Effects of Coordinated Assignment: Evidence from the New York City High School Match

2017 ◽  
Vol 107 (12) ◽  
pp. 3635-3689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atila Abdulkadiroğlu ◽  
Nikhil Agarwal ◽  
Parag A. Pathak
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
York City ◽  
Popular Education ◽  
Welfare Effects ◽  
Student Preferences ◽  
Deferred Acceptance ◽  
School Assignment

Coordinated single-offer school assignment systems are a popular education reform. We show that uncoordinated offers in NYC's school assignment mechanism generated mismatches. One-third of applicants were unassigned after the main round and later administratively placed at less desirable schools. We evaluate the effects of the new coordinated mechanism based on deferred acceptance using estimated student preferences. The new mechanism achieves 80 percent of the possible gains from a no-choice neighborhood extreme to a utilitarian benchmark. Coordinating offers dominates the effects of further algorithm modifications. Students most likely to be previously administratively assigned experienced the largest gains in welfare and subsequent achievement. (JEL C78, D82, I21, I28)

Examining the Intersection of Bullying and Physical Relationship Violence Among New York City High School Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary J. Peters ◽  
Mark L. Hatzenbuehler ◽  
Leslie L. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
High School Students ◽  
York City ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Relationship Violence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Relationship ◽  
Being Bullied

Research is just beginning to explore the intersection of bullying and relationship violence. The relationship between these forms of youth aggression has yet to be examined in diverse urban centers, including New York City (NYC). This study seeks to identify intersections of joint victimization from bullying and electronic bullying (e-bullying) with physical relationship violence (pRV). This study examines data from the NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), a representative sample of NYC public high school students, to assess the concurrent victimization from bullying at school and e-bullying with pRV, operationalized as physical violence by a dating partner in the past 12 months. Students who reported being bullied at school and e-bullied had increased odds (bullied: OR = 2.5, 95% CI [2.1, 2.9]; e-bullied: OR = 3.0, 95% CI [2.6, 3.5]) of also being victimized by pRV compared with those who did not report being bullied or e-bullied. In logistic regression models, being bullied at school and being e-bullied remained significant predictors of students’ odds of reporting pRV (bullied: AOR = 2.6, 95% CI [2.2, 3.1]; e-bullied: AOR = 3.0, 95% CI [2.5, 3.6]) while controlling for race, gender, sexual orientation, and age. This research is the first to assess the intersection of victimization from bullying and e-bullying with pRV in a large, diverse, random sample of urban high school students. In this sample, students who report being bullied or e-bullied are more likely also to report pRV than students who have not been bullied or e-bullied. This research has potential implications for educators, adolescent health and social service providers, and policy makers to tailor programs and enact policies that jointly address bullying and pRV. Future studies are needed to longitudinally assess both victimization from and perpetration of bullying and pRV.

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