Assessing the Relationship Between Individual Diet Quality and Food Waste

The objective of this study was to explore the associations between food waste and the diet quality of foods purchased and with grocery purchasing behaviors. This was a cross-sectional study among 109 primary household food providers conducting primary shopping. Participants were recruited outside of local grocery stores and were asked to complete a survey assessing amounts of avoidable food waste and grocery purchasing behaviors. The diet quality of the foods purchased was assessed from grocery receipts using the Grocery Purchase Quality Index-2016 (GPQI-2016). Variables were associated using linear regression, analysis of covariance, and point biserial correlations. We found that fresh fruits (63%) and leafy greens (70%) were the foods that were the most wasted. The GPQI-2016 total score was significantly inversely associated with the total amount of food wasted (β = −0.63; 95% CI: −1.14,−0.12) after adjusting for important confounders. The reason “food past the date printed on the package” was directly correlated with food wasted (r = 0.40; p < 0.01) but inversely correlated with GPQI-2016 score (r = −0.21; p = 0.04). Food wasted, but not the GPQI-2016 score, was significantly higher among those who grocery shop 2–4 times per week compared to 1 time every 1–2 weeks (p = 0.02). In conclusion, food waste is inversely associated with diet quality and directly associated with grocery purchasing frequency.

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The relationship between diet quality and falls risk, physical function and body composition in older adults

The journal of nutrition health & aging ◽

10.1007/s12603-015-0542-8 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Disa Smee ◽

K. Pumpa ◽

M. Falchi ◽

F. E. Lithander

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Function ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Falls Risk ◽

The Relationship

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The Relationship between Food Waste from School Lunches and Nutrient Intake in Elementary School Children

The Japanese Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.5264/eiyogakuzashi.71.86 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 71 (2) ◽

pp. 86-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yui Kojima ◽

Ayane Abe ◽

Keina Abe ◽

Rie Akamatsu

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Food Waste ◽

School Children ◽

Nutrient Intake ◽

Elementary School Children ◽

School Lunches ◽

The Relationship

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Association Between Diet Quality and Food Waste in South Florida

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa042_008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 143-143

Author(s):

Vanessa Mijares ◽

Jair Alcivar ◽

Cristina Palacios

Keyword(s):

Food Waste ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Inverse Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Healthy Eating Index ◽

Quality Score ◽

South Florida ◽

Grocery Stores ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Florida International University

Abstract Objectives In 2015, the USDA/EPA set a goal of reducing food waste in 50% by 2030. This goal will not only lower U.S. methane gas emissions but also redirect food to millions of food insecure Americans. Little is known on food waste and its association with diet quality. Therefore, our objective was to explore the associations between diet quality and food waste. Methods This was a cross sectional study among adults ³18 years in south Florida who are the primary household food provider conducting a primary shopping event for the week. Participants were recruited outside of local grocery stores and asked to fill out a quick food waste survey. Pictures of the participants’ grocery receipts were taken to analyze diet quality using the Grocery Purchase Quality Index 2016 (GPQI-2016). The GPQI-2016 is based on the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)– 2010 and has 11 different components (each with a maximum score of 5 or 10) for a total score of 75. Correlations were used to determine the associations between diet quality and amount of food waste (Pearson) or reasons for food waste (Point-biserial). Results A total of 109 participants were recruited but 103 had complete data. Mean age was 44.6 ± 13.6 years, most were females (74%) and Hispanics (79%). Most usually grocery shop in a main event and then go back for smaller items (44%) once (36%) or twice (28%) a week. Mean diet quality score was 40.9 ± 9.64 out of 75 points and mean amount of food waste was 17.7 ± 19.9 handfuls. Most reported throwing away food mainly because it went bad (90%) or it was past it's due date (80%). Handfuls of bread/rice waste were significantly inversely correlated with diet quality (r = −2.60; p = 0.013). Also, we found a significant inverse correlation between diet quality and food thrown away because it had gone past it's use by date (r = −.196; p = 0.049). Conclusions A lower diet quality score was related to higher amount of bread/rice wasted and with throwing away foods that has past it's use date. These results could justify directing reducing food waste efforts in the community by educating individuals on purchasing frozen products or on proper storage to prolong shelf life, as well as on understanding the different dates placed on products by manufacturers. Funding Sources Internal funds from Florida International University.

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The Relationship Between Bariatric Surgery and Diet Quality: a Systematic Review

Obesity Surgery ◽

10.1007/s11695-020-04392-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 1768-1792 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nazy Zarshenas ◽

Linda Clare Tapsell ◽

Elizabeth Phillipa Neale ◽

Marijka Batterham ◽

Michael Leonard Talbot

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Diet Quality ◽

The Relationship

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Recommended Intake of Key Food Groups and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Australian Older, Rural-Dwelling Adults

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12030860 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 860 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alice J. Owen ◽

Michael J. Abramson ◽

Jill F. Ikin ◽

Tracy A. McCaffrey ◽

Sylvia Pomeroy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk ◽

Soft Drink ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors ◽

Processed Meat ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk Factor ◽

The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between diet quality scores and cardiometabolic risk factors in regionally-dwelling older Australian adults with increased cardiovascular risk. This study was a cross-sectional analysis of demographic, anthropometric, and cardiometabolic risk factor data from 458 participants of the Cardiovascular Stream of the Hazelwood Health Study. Participants completed a 120 item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Multivariable linear regression adjusting for age, sex, smoking, physical activity, education, diabetes, and body mass index was used to examine the relationship between diet and cardiometabolic risk factors. Mean (SD) age of participants was 71 (8) years, and 55% were male. More than half of men and women did not meet recommended intakes of fibre, while 60% of men and 42% of women exceeded recommended dietary sodium intakes. Higher diet quality in terms of intake of vegetables, grains, and non-processed meat, as well as intake of non-fried fish, was associated with more favourable cardiometabolic risk profiles, while sugar-sweetened soft drink intake was strongly associated with adverse cardiometabolic risk factor levels. In older, regionally-dwelling adults, dietary public health strategies that address whole grain products, vegetable and fish consumption, and sugar-sweetened soft-drink intake may be of benefit in reducing cardiometabolic risk.

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Kualitas diet, kurang energi kronis (KEK), dan anemia pada pengantin wanita di Kabupaten Semarang

JURNAL GIZI INDONESIA ◽

10.14710/jgi.8.1.1-10 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Fillah Fithra Dieny ◽

Firdananda Fikri Jauharany ◽

Deny Yudi Fitranti ◽

A Fahmy Arif Tsani ◽

Ayu Rahadiyanti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diet Quality ◽

Hemoglobin Level ◽

Dietary Quality ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Quality Data ◽

Iron Intake ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Pre-conception women are potential mothers or vulnerable groups who need special attention. The less of nutrients Intake than necessary can lead to nutritional problems such as Chronic Energy Deficiencyand nutritional anemia that have an impact on the next phase of life such as the risk of giving birth to babies with low birth weight (LBW), babies stunting, and growth disruption and development of the fetus / baby during pregnancy or after that. Objective: To analyze the relationship between diet quality, chronic energy malnutrition status with anemia in the bride.Methods: A cross-sectional study with 70 subjects who were brides aged 16-30 years. Selection of subjects with consecutive sampling method. Dietary quality data was measured through the Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) and Diet Quality Index - International (DQI-I) forms, SEZ status assessed from body mass index (BMI) and upper arm circumference (LiLA). Anemia status was measured from hemoglobin levels, MCV, MCH, and MCHC. To examine the relationship between diet quality, chronic energy malnutrition, and anemia using a linear regression test.Results: The subject aged 16-30 years, and 41.4% are still <20 years old. A total of 10 subjects (14.3%) belonged to Chronic Energy Deficiency. Haemoglobin level measurements showed there were 8 subjects (11.4%) who had low Hb levels, and 4 of them had anemia with microcytic hypychromic type which was characterized by low MCV, MCH and MCHC values. Based on the calculation of intake was known that 55 subjects (78.6%) had a low quality diet. This study showed no relationship between diet quality and anemia, but the sub-components of diet quality were adequacy of protein intake (p = 0.007), iron intake (p = 0.009) and upper arm circumference (p = 0.018) indicating a significant relationship with anemia (hemoglobin level) in the bride. Conclusion: the less protein and iron intake and lower upper arm circumference associated with a decrease in the bride's hemoglobin level

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