scholarly journals Does the prevalence of promotions on foods and beverages vary by product healthiness? A population-based study of household food and drink purchases in New Zealand

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Essa Tawfiq ◽  
Kathryn E Bradbury ◽  
Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Unhealthy Food ◽  
Food Retailing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Food And Drink ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence of promotions on foods and non-alcoholic drinks purchased by New Zealand households and to determine if they vary according to healthiness of products. Design: We undertook a cross-sectional analysis of Nielsen New Zealand Homescan® 2018/19 panel data. We conducted multivariate analyses to examine the variability in quantities of healthy vs. unhealthy food and beverage products purchased on promotion. Promotion was self-reported by the panelist. Healthiness of products was measured by the Health Star Rating system (HSR). We also carried out a subgroup analysis for beverages according to the threshold of < 5 g vs. ≥ 5 g sugar per 100 ml content of products. Setting: The Nielsen New Zealand Homescan® data were linked with two New Zealand food composition databases (Nutritrack and the FOODfiles). Participants: Food and beverage purchases data by 1,800 panel households were used. Results: Overall, 46% (1,803,601/3,940,458) of all purchases made were on promotion. Compared with purchases of food and beverage products with HSR < 3.5 (unhealthy), food and beverage products with HSR ≥ 3.5 (healthy) were significantly less likely to be on promotion (OR=0.78, 95% CI 0.77 - 0.79). The subgroup analysis for beverages shows that products with < 5 g per 100ml were significantly less likely to be on promotion than those with > 5 g sugar per 100ml (OR=0.76, 95% CI 0.75 - 0.78). Conclusions: Policies to improve healthy food retailing should focus on increasing the promotion of healthier food and drink options in stores and supermarkets.

scholarly journals The association between serum alanine aminotransferase and hypertension: A national based cross-sectional analysis among over 21 million Chinese adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiajing Jia ◽  
Ying Yang ◽  
Fangchao Liu ◽  
Minjin Zhang ◽  
Qin Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alanine Aminotransferase ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Serum Alanine Aminotransferase ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Registration Data ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Background Inconsistent results were found in the association between serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and hypertension among population-based studies. This study evaluated the association between ALT and hypertension among Chinese reproductive-age population by utilizing registration data from National Free Pre-pregnancy Checkups Project in 2016–2017. Methods The 21,103,790 registered participants were eligible for analysis, including women who were 20–49 years old and men who were 20–59 years old with available data for ALT and blood pressure (BP). Logistic regression was conducted to estimate odds ratio (OR) for the association between ALT and hypertension as a binary outcome. Linear regression was used to examine the association between ALT and BP as a continuous outcome. Results In total, 4.21% of the participants were hypertensive, and 11.67% had elevated ALT (> 40 U/L). Hypertension prevalence was 3.63% and 8.56% among participants with normal and elevated ALT levels. A strong linear relationship was found between serum ALT levels and the odds of hypertension after adjustment for potential confounders. The multivariable-adjusted ORs for hypertension were 1, 1.22 (1.21, 1.22), 1.67 (1.65 1.68), 1.78 (1.76, 1.80), and 1.92 (1.90, 1.94) in participants with ALT levels of ≤ 20, 20.01–40, 40.01–60, 60.01–80, and > 80 U/L, respectively. Systolic and diastolic BPs rose by 1.83 and 1.20 mmHg on average, for each 20 U/L increase in ALT (P for trend < 0.001). The association was consistent among subgroups and tended to be stronger among populations who are overweight (body mass index ≥ 24 kg/m2) (χ2 = 52,228, P < 0.001), alcohol drinking (χ2 = 100,730, P < 0.001) and cigarette smoking (χ2 = 105,347, P < 0.001). Conclusions Our cross-sectional analysis suggested a linear association between serum ALT and hypertension or BP, which indicated that abnormal liver metabolism marked by elevated serum ALT could play a role in hypertension or elevated BP condition.

Seven-year trends in the availability, sugar content and serve size of single-serve non-alcoholic beverages in New Zealand: 2013–2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Teresa Gontijo de Castro ◽  
Helen Eyles ◽  
Cliona Ni Mhurchu ◽  
Leanne Young ◽  
Sally Mackay
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sugary Drinks ◽  
High Sugar Content

Abstract Objective: To assess trends in relative availability, sugar content and serve size of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages available for sale in supermarkets from 2013 to 2019. Design: Repeat cross-sectional surveys. Data on single-serve beverages to be consumed in one sitting were obtained from an updated brand-specific food composition database. Trends in beverages availability and proportions with serve size ≤ 250 ml were assessed by χ2 tests. Sugar content trends were examined using linear regressions. The proportion of beverages exceeding the sugar threshold of the United Kingdom Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) was assessed. Setting: New Zealand. Results: From 2013 to 2019, there was (i) an increase in the availability of sugar-free/low-sugar beverages (n 25 (8·4 %) to n 75 (19·1 %); P < 0·001) and craft sugar-sweetened soft drinks (n 11 (3·7 %) to n 36 (9·2 %); P < 0·001), and a decrease in availability of fruit/vegetable juices/drinks (n 94 (31·8 %) to n 75 (19·4 %); P < 0·001); (ii) small decreases in sugar content (mean g/100 ml) of sugar-sweetened soft drinks (3·03; 95 % CI 3·77, 2·29); fruit/vegetable juices/drinks (1·08; 95 % CI 2·14, 0·01) and energy drinks (0·98; 95 % CI 1·63, 0·32) and (iii) slight reduction in the proportion of beverages with serve size ≤ 250 ml (21·6 to 18·9 %; P < 0·001). In 2019, most beverages were sugar-sweetened or had naturally occurring sugars (79·1 %) and serve size > 250 ml (81·1 %) and most sugar-sweetened beverages exceeded the SDIL lower benchmark (72·9 %). Conclusions: Most single-serve beverages available for sale in 2019 were sugary drinks with high sugar content and large serve sizes; therefore, changes made across the years were not meaningful for population’s health.

Non-pharmacological management of adult asthma in Australia: cross-sectional analysis of a population-based cohort study

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Tan ◽  
John A. Burgess ◽  
Jennifer L. Perret ◽  
Dinh S. Bui ◽  
Michael J. Abramson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Adult Asthma ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

scholarly journals Comorbidities in adults with asthma: Population-based cross-sectional analysis of 1.4 million adults in Scotland

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1246-1252 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Weatherburn ◽  
B. Guthrie ◽  
S. W. Mercer ◽  
D. R. Morales
Keyword(s):  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

scholarly journals Dietary Intake of Adult Residents in Luxembourg Taking Part in Two Cross-Sectional Studies—ORISCAV-LUX (2007–2008) and ORISCAV-LUX 2 (2016–2017)

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4382
Author(s):  
Farhad Vahid ◽  
Alex Brito ◽  
Gwenaëlle Le Coroller ◽  
Michel Vaillant ◽  
Hanen Samouda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Group ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Total Fat

Background: A balanced diet is an important lifestyle component and has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Objectives: To assess dietary intake of adult residents in Luxembourg taking part in two population-based cross-sectional studies (ORISCAV-LUX, 2007–2008 and ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017). Methods: Dietary intake of the study participants (1242 in 2007/08 and 1326 in 2016/17), 25–69 years old, were evaluated using food-frequency questionnaires (134 items in 2007/2008 and 174 items in 2016/2017) according to the French ANSES-CIQUAL food composition database. Both food-group- and nutrient-based analyses were conducted. Results: Dietary patterns in ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017, were characterized by an increase in the estimated marginal means (EMM) of the intake of energy, total fat, saturated fatty acids, alcohol, and decreased EMM of total carbohydrates, magnesium, and calcium compared to 2007/08. We also observed an increased EMM of the intake of protein-rich food items and ready-to-eat foods/fast foods, together with a decreased intake of grains, dairy products, and vegetables (all p-values <0.05, linear mixed models). The intake of most micronutrients was stable or slightly increased in ORISCAV-LUX 2 vs. ORISCAV-LUX, except for the drop in magnesium and calcium, and generally met recommendations, in particular, EFSA population reference intakes (PRI), except for vitamin D. Conclusions: Though most micronutrient recommendations were met, nutrient consumption in terms of high energy, total fat, and sodium, as well as low carbohydrates, were not aligned with recommendations for balanced eating.

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