scholarly journals Association between diet quality and food waste in Canadian families: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Carroll ◽  
Angela Wallace ◽  
Kira Jewell ◽  
Gerarda Darlington ◽  
David W.L. Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Vegetable Waste ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background : Higher diet quality has been associated with greater amounts of food waste among adults in the United States. This study aims to build on previous work by examining the association between diet quality and food waste, as assessed using detailed waste audits, among a sample of Canadian families. Methods : This cross-sectional study used data from 85 Canadian families with young children. Parent and children diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), calculated from 3-day food records. Household food waste was measured using detailed waste audits conducted over multiple weeks and these data were used to calculate daily per capita food waste. Linear regression was used to explore the association between parent and child HEI-2015 scores and daily per capita total avoidable and unavoidable food waste, as well as daily per capita avoidable and unavoidable food waste in the following categories: 1) fruits and vegetables, 2) milk, cheese and eggs, 3) meat and fish, 4) breads and cereals, 5) fats and sugars. Results : Parent HEI-2015 scores ranged from 37 to 92 (out of 100) and 81% of parents’ diets scored in the “Needs Improvement (50-80)” category. Parent and child diet quality scores were significantly correlated (r=0.61; P< 0.0001) and 82% of children’s diets scored in the “Needs Improvement” category. On average, households produced 107 grams of avoidable food waste and 52 grams of unavoidable food waste per person per day. Fruits and vegetables were the highest contributor for both avoidable and unavoidable food waste. Both parent and child HEI-2015 scores were not significantly associated with total daily per capita avoidable or unavoidable food waste. However, parent HEI-2015 scores were positively associated with daily per capita avoidable fruit and vegetable waste (Unstandardized β= 1.05; 95%CI: 0.11, 1.99; P = 0.03) and daily per capita unavoidable fruit and vegetable waste (Unstandardized β= 0.60; 95%CI: 0.03, 1.17; P = 0.04), after adjusting for household income. Conclusion : This is the first study to explore the association between diet quality and food waste using detailed waste audits. Future research should explore effective strategies towards improving diet quality while simultaneously reducing food waste, especially of fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals Association between diet quality and food waste in Canadian families: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Carroll ◽  
Angela Wallace ◽  
Kira Jewell ◽  
Gerarda Darlington ◽  
David W.L. Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Vegetable Waste ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background: Higher diet quality has been associated with greater amounts of food waste among adults in the United States. This study aims to build on previous work by examining the association between diet quality and food waste, as assessed using detailed waste audits, among a sample of Canadian families.Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from 85 Canadian families with young children. Parent and children diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), calculated from 3-day food records. Household food waste was measured using detailed waste audits conducted over multiple weeks and these data were used to calculate daily per capita food waste. Linear regression was used to explore the association between parent and child HEI-2015 scores and daily per capita total avoidable and unavoidable food waste, as well as daily per capita avoidable and unavoidable food waste in the following categories: 1) fruits and vegetables, 2) milk, cheese and eggs, 3) meat and fish, 4) breads and cereals, 5) fats and sugars.Results: Parent HEI-2015 scores ranged from 37 to 92 (out of 100) and 81% of parents’ diets scored in the “Needs Improvement (50-80)” category. Parent and child diet quality scores were significantly correlated (r=0.61; P<0.0001) and 82% of children’s diets scored in the “Needs Improvement” category. On average, households produced 107 grams of avoidable food waste and 52 grams of unavoidable food waste per person per day. Fruits and vegetables were the highest contributor for both avoidable and unavoidable food waste. Both parent and child HEI-2015 scores were not significantly associated with total daily per capita avoidable or unavoidable food waste. However, parent HEI-2015 scores were positively associated with daily per capita avoidable fruit and vegetable waste (β= 1.05; 95%CI: 0.11, 1.99; P= 0.03) and daily per capita unavoidable fruit and vegetable waste (β= 0.60; 95%CI: 0.03, 1.17; P= 0.04), after adjusting for household income.Conclusion: This is the first study to explore the association between diet quality and food waste using detailed waste audits. Future research should explore effective strategies towards improving diet quality while simultaneously reducing food waste, especially of fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals Association between diet quality and food waste in Canadian families: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Carroll ◽  
Angela Wallace ◽  
Kira Jewell ◽  
Gerarda Darlington ◽  
David W.L. Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Vegetable Waste ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background: Higher diet quality has been associated with greater amounts of food waste among adults in the United States. This study aims to build on previous work by examining the association between diet quality and food waste, as assessed using detailed waste audits, among a sample of Canadian families.Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from 85 Canadian families with young children. Parent and children diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), calculated from 3-day food records. Household food waste was measured using detailed waste audits conducted over multiple weeks and these data were used to calculate daily per capita food waste. Linear regression was used to explore the association between parent and child HEI-2015 scores and daily per capita total avoidable and unavoidable food waste, as well as daily per capita avoidable and unavoidable food waste in the following categories: 1) fruits and vegetables, 2) milk, cheese and eggs, 3) meat and fish, 4) breads and cereals, 5) fats and sugars.Results: Parent HEI-2015 scores ranged from 37 to 92 (out of 100) and 81% of parents’ diets scored in the “Needs Improvement (51-80)” category. Parent and child diet quality scores were significantly correlated (r=0.61; P<0.0001) and 82% of children’s diets scored in the “Needs Improvement” category. On average, households produced 107 grams of avoidable food waste and 52 grams of unavoidable food waste per person per day. Fruits and vegetables were the highest contributor for both avoidable and unavoidable food waste. Both parent and child HEI-2015 scores were not significantly associated with total daily per capita avoidable or unavoidable food waste. However, parent HEI-2015 scores were positively associated with daily per capita avoidable fruit and vegetable waste (Unstandardized β= 1.05; 95%CI: 0.11, 1.99; P= 0.03) and daily per capita unavoidable fruit and vegetable waste (Unstandardized β= 0.60; 95%CI: 0.03, 1.17; P= 0.04), after adjusting for household income. Conclusion: This is the first study to explore the association between diet quality and food waste using detailed waste audits. Future research should explore effective strategies towards improving diet quality while simultaneously reducing food waste, especially of fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals Awareness and outcomes of the fruits and veggies (FNV) campaign to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among targeted audiences in California and Virginia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tessa R. Englund ◽  
Valisa E. Hedrick ◽  
Sofía Rincón-Gallardo Patiño ◽  
Lauren E. Kennedy ◽  
Kathryn W. Hosig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Brand Awareness ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Abstract Background In 2015, the Partnership for a Healthier America launched the branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign to apply a unique industry-inspired marketing approach to promote fruit and vegetable sales and intake to moms and teens in two US pilot markets: Fresno, California and Hampton Roads, Virginia. The aims of this cross-sectional study were to: 1) assess brand awareness and fruit- and vegetable-related outcomes among FNV Campaign target audiences in the California and Virginia market locations; and 2) examine whether reported awareness of the FNV Campaign was associated with differences in fruit- and vegetable-related cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Methods Data for this cross-sectional study were collected using an online survey administered to a non-probability convenience sample (n = 1604; February–July 2017) of youth aged 14–20 years (n = 744) and moms aged 21–36 years (n = 860) in the two pilot markets. Descriptive statistics were computed and outcomes compared between unaware and aware respondents, controlling for sociodemographic covariates. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was conducted to assess whether fruit- and vegetable-related attitude, belief, and encouragement outcomes differed by FNV Campaign awareness; logistic regression was used to examine associations between FNV brand awareness and dichotomous variables (fruit- and vegetable-related behavioral intentions, trying new fruits and vegetables); and ANCOVA was used to assess associations with daily fruit and vegetable intake frequency. Results Approximately 20% (n = 315/1604) of respondents reported awareness of the FNV Campaign. Youth that reported awareness of the FNV Campaign (n = 167, 22.4%) had higher intentions to buy (p = 0.003) and eat (p = 0.009) fruits and vegetables than unaware respondents. Mothers that reported awareness of the FNV Campaign (n = 148, 17.2%) reported greater encouragement for friends and family to eat fruits and vegetables (p = 0.013) and were approximately 1.5 times more likely to report trying a new fruit or vegetable (p = 0.04) than mothers unaware of the Campaign. Daily fruit and vegetable intake frequency did not differ by Campaign awareness. Conclusions FNV Campaign awareness was associated with limited but positive short- and intermediate-term cognitive and behavioral outcomes among target audience respondents. These findings can inform future research to enhance understanding and improve the FNV Campaign as it is expanded to new markets nationwide.

scholarly journals Association Between Diet Quality and Food Waste in South Florida

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.

scholarly journals Association between diet quality and food waste in Canadian families: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Carroll ◽  
Angela Wallace ◽  
Kira Jewell ◽  
Gerarda Darlington ◽  
David W. L. Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Patterns of fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among community-ambulant patients in Singapore: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Zhi Yin Goh ◽  
Pei Ying Lee ◽  
Yi Feng Lai
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Information Awareness

Introduction: Many modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases are related to dietary patterns and physical activity. This study aims to establish the prevalence of adequate fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among community-ambulant patients in Singapore. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among community-ambulant patients using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire, covering self-reported level of physical activity and daily fruit and vegetable intake. Demographic information, awareness and adherence to recommendations were summarised using descriptive statistics. To identify factors influencing awareness and behaviour, exploratory logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: Three hundred and eighty-five complete responses were analysed. For intake of fruits and vegetables, 29.1% and 21.3% of participants were aware of and adherent to the fruit and vegetable intake recommendation respectively. For physical activity, 21.3% and 26.8% of study participants were aware of and adherent to the recommendation respectively. Only 4.7% and 5.5% of participants were aware of and practising both recommendations respectively. Gender, age, ethnicity and body mass index were found to have significant influence on the awareness of the recommendations. However, there was no significant factor found to be contributing to the adherence to the recommendations. Conclusion: Awareness of and adherence to lifestyle recommendations among patients remain low despite ongoing publicity efforts. Many are not fully aware of and adherent to the dietary and physical activity recommendations publicised. Apart from intensifying public outreach on every possible occasion and delivering messages in manners understandable by our older patients, strategies targeting the knowledge–behaviour disconnect among working middle-aged patients also deserve continued attention in the near future.

scholarly journals ­­Awareness and Outcomes of the Fruits and Veggies (FNV) Campaign to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Targeted Audiences in California and Virginia: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tessa Rhianon Englund ◽  
Valisa Ellen Hedrick ◽  
Sofia Rincón-Gallardo Patiño ◽  
Lauren Elaine Kennedy ◽  
Kathryn Wright Hosig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Brand Awareness ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Hampton Roads

Abstract Background: The Partnership for a Healthier America launched the branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign in 2015 to promote fruit and vegetable sales and intake to moms and teens in two United States pilot market areas: Fresno, California and Hampton Roads, Virginia. The aims of this cross-sectional study were to: 1) assess brand awareness and fruit- and vegetable-related outcomes among respondents from the target audiences of the FNV Campaign (i.e., moms and teens) in the Fresno, CA and Hampton Roads, VA market locations; and 2) examine whether reported awareness of the FNV Campaign was associated with differences in cognitive and behavioral outcomes related to fruit and vegetable purchases and intake among the target audiences in the two markets. Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study were collected using an online survey (February to July 2017) administered to a non-probability convenience sample (n=1604) of youth aged 14–20 years (n=744) and moms aged 21–36 years (n=860) in the two pilot markets. Binary logistic regression was used to examine associations between FNV brand awareness and dichotomous variables, and analysis of covariance was used to assess associations with continuous variables, after controlling for sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Approximately 20% (n=315) of respondents reported awareness of the FNV Campaign. Youth aware of the FNV Campaign (n=167) reported higher intentions to buy (p=0.003) and eat (p=0.009) fruits and vegetables than unaware respondents. Mothers aware of the FNV Campaign (n=148) reported greater encouragement for friends and family to eat fruits and vegetables (p=0.013) and were approximately 1.5 times more likely to report trying a new fruit or vegetable (p=0.04) than mothers unaware of the FNV Campaign. Daily fruit and vegetable intake frequency did not differ by FNV Campaign awareness. Conclusions: Awareness of the FNV Campaign was associated with limited but positive cognitive and behavioral outcomes among target audience respondents. These findings can inform future research to enhance understanding and improve effectiveness of the FNV Campaign as it is expanded to new markets nationwide.

scholarly journals Meal and snack frequency in relation to diet quality in Japanese adults: a cross-sectional study using different definitions of meals and snacks

2020 ◽  
Vol 124 (11) ◽  
pp. 1219-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kentaro Murakami ◽  
Nana Shinozaki ◽  
M. Barbara E. Livingstone ◽  
Aya Fujiwara ◽  
Keiko Asakura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Japanese Adults ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
Component Scores

AbstractEpidemiological evidence on the association between eating frequency and overall diet quality does not represent a consistent picture. This cross-sectional study examined the associations of meal frequency and snack frequency with diet quality, using different definitions of meals and snacks. Based on 4-d weighed dietary record data obtained from 639 Japanese adults aged 20–81 years, all eating occasions were divided into meals or snacks based on either the participant-identified or time-of-day definitions. Diet quality was assessed by the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) and Nutrient-Rich Food Index 9.3 (NRF9.3). One additional meal per d increased the HEI-2015 total score by 3·6 and 1·3 points based on the participant-identified and time-of-day definitions, respectively. A higher meal frequency was also associated with higher values of some of the HEI-2015 component scores (total vegetables, greens and beans, and total protein foods), irrespective of how meals were defined. Additionally, one additional participant-identified snack per d increased the HEI-2015 total score by 0·7 points. The frequency of participant-identified snacks also showed positive associations with some of the HEI-2015 component scores (total fruits, whole fruits, total vegetables, greens and beans, dairy products, and Na). However, the frequency of time-of-day defined snacks was not associated with the total scores of HEI-2015, although there were some associations for its components. Similar findings were obtained when the NRF9.3 was used. In conclusion, higher meal frequency was consistently associated with higher diet quality, while associations between snack frequency and diet quality varied depending on the definition of snacks.

scholarly journals A healthy eating index to measure diet quality in pregnant women in Singapore: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chad Yixian Han ◽  
◽  
Marjorelee Colega ◽  
Elaine Phaik Ling Quah ◽  
Yiong Huak Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Metabolomic profiling of urine: response to a randomised, controlled feeding study of select fruits and vegetables, and application to an observational study

2013 ◽  
Vol 110 (10) ◽  
pp. 1760-1770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damon H. May ◽  
Sandi L. Navarro ◽  
Ingo Ruczinski ◽  
Jason Hogan ◽  
Yuko Ogata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Records ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Metabolomic profiles were used to characterise the effects of consuming a high-phytochemical diet compared with a diet devoid of fruits and vegetables (F&V) in a randomised trial and cross-sectional study. In the trial, 8 h fasting urine from healthy men (n 5) and women (n 5) was collected after a 2-week randomised, controlled trial of two diet periods: a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables, citrus and soya (F&V), and a fruit- and vegetable-free (basal) diet. Among the ions found to differentiate the diets, 176 were putatively annotated with compound identifications, with forty-six supported by MS/MS fragment evidence. Metabolites more abundant in the F&V diet included markers of the dietary intervention (e.g. crucifers, citrus and soya), fatty acids and niacin metabolites. Ions more abundant in the basal diet included riboflavin, several acylcarnitines and amino acid metabolites. In the cross-sectional study, we compared the participants based on the tertiles of crucifers, citrus and soya from 3 d food records (n 36) and FFQ (n 57); intake was separately divided into the tertiles of total fruit and vegetable intake for FFQ. As a group, ions individually differential between the experimental diets differentiated the observational study participants. However, only four ions were significant individually, differentiating the third v. first tertile of crucifer, citrus and soya intake based on 3 d food records. One of these ions was putatively annotated: proline betaine, a marker of citrus consumption. There were no ions significantly distinguishing tertiles by FFQ. The metabolomic assessment of controlled dietary interventions provides a more accurate and stronger characterisation of the diet than observational data.

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