scholarly journals Food Consumption Determinants and Barriers for Healthy Eating at the Workplace—A University Setting

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 695
Author(s):  
João P. M. Lima ◽  
Sofia A. Costa ◽  
Teresa R. S. Brandão ◽  
Ada Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Meal Quality ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
University Setting

Background: A wide variety of social, cultural and economic factors may influence dietary patterns. This work aims to identify the main determinants of food consumption and barriers for healthy eating at the workplace, in a university setting. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 533 participants. Data were obtained through the application of a self-administered questionnaire that included socio-demographic information, food consumption determinants and the main perceived barriers for healthy eating at the workplace. Results: The respondents identified “price” (22.5%), “meal quality” (20.7%), and “location/distance” (16.5%). For women, the determinant “availability of healthy food options” was more important than for men (p < 0.001). The food consumption determinants at the workplace most referred to by respondents were related to the nutritional value. Smell, taste, appearance and texture, and good value for money, were also considered important for choosing food at the workplace. Respondents referred to work commitments and lack of time as the main barriers for healthy eating at the workplace. Conclusions: Identification of determinants involved in food consumption, and the barriers for healthy eating, may contribute to a better definition of health promotion initiatives at the workplace aiming to improve nutritional intake.

scholarly journals The development of a healthy eating indicator shopping basket tool (HEISB) for use in food access studies—identification of key food items

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1440-1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
AS Anderson ◽  
J Dewar ◽  
D Marshall ◽  
S Cummins ◽  
M Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Food Standards ◽  
Shopping Basket ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Uk

AbstractObjectivesTo develop an objective, nutrient-based, healthy eating indicator shopping basket (HEISB) tool for use in studies of access to healthy food.DesignTool development used a literature search to identify previous practice, web information on current definition of healthy foods by the UK Food Standards Agency, and population-based dietary surveys to identify culturally acceptable foods. These findings were then appraised with respect to practical fieldwork considerations.SettingThe review took account of surveys undertaken in a range of geographical areas.ResultsPrevious tools have varied in the foods selected and the rationale for inclusion. Most have considered nutritional composition but no systematic definition has been used and foods have been subjectively classified as ‘less healthy’ or ‘more healthy’. Recent UK work on nutrient profiling enabled individual food items to be objectively assessed for inclusion. Data from national food surveys enabled commonly consumed and culturally acceptable foods to be identified. Practical considerations included item use in meals, convenience, price, and fieldwork constraints. Other issues including health and price discriminators as well as regional preferences were considered. The final HEISB tool comprised 35 items within the following categories – 17 from fruit and vegetables, nine from potatoes, bread and cereal, five from fish/meats, three from dairy, and one from fatty and sugary foods.ConclusionsThe tool provides a rational basis for examining access and availability of healthy foods in cross-sectional and longitudinal retail and consumer studies.

scholarly journals Perceived barriers in trying to eat healthier – results of a pan-EU consumer attitudinal survey

1999 ◽  
Vol 81 (S1) ◽  
pp. S133-S137 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Kearney ◽  
S. McElhone
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Member States ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Nutrition Educators

Information on the perceived difficulties in trying to eat a healthier diet is important in assisting those in nutrition education devise more effective programmes. The objective of this study was to determine the main perceived barriers that people have in trying to eat a healthy diet in the 15 member states of the European Union (EU). A cross-sectional study in which quota-controlled nationally representative samples of approximately 1000 adults (15 years upwards) from each member state completed a face-to-face interview-assisted questionnaire. The most frequently mentioned perceived barriers to healthy eating concerned time and taste factors. Time-related factors were more important for younger respondents and those with a higher level of education, who appear to regard taste as being compromised by healthy eating. Variation exists both between member states and between demographic groups in the frequency of barriers mentioned. A lack of knowledge about healthy eating was not selected by many as an important barrier. A major obstacle to nutrition education is the fact that 70 % of EU subjects believe their diets are already healthy. It may be that nutrition educators should concentrate on showing consumers how to evaluate their own diet appropriately in terms of fat, fibre, and fruit and vegetables. Food-based guidelines may be useful in this endeavour.

scholarly journals Fruit, Vegatables and Fast Food Consumption among University Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudiu Avram ◽  
Mihaela Oravitan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Center ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Main Determinants

Abstract Purpose: To establish the prevalence of fruit, vegetables and fast food consumption among students from Timisoara university center and provide evidence based information for increasing healthy food choices in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Material and Methods: We perform a cross-sectional study on 435 university students from the Timisoara university center, Romania (mean age: 22±4.8 years). The students were recruited using internet and public announcements in the student’s campus. All students completed a self administered diet questionnaire. Results: Two thirds of students are not eating fruits and vegetables daily. The prevalence of daily fruit consumption is even lower - 25%. Regarding fast food consumption we found that 26% of students are often consume these unhealthy products. Three main determinants was identified for choosing unhealthy diet: lack of time, school programme and lack of money. Conclusions: The unhealthy food consumption among students from Timisoara university center is highly prevalent. Increasing students’ nutrition-information knowledge and provision of nutrition education is recommended.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Smoking among Young Pakistani Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Fizza Nasim ◽  
Saira Yousaf ◽  
Rozina Arshad ◽  
Bilal Bin Younis ◽  
Hafiza Rabia Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: The history of smoking tobacco is primitive and dates back to as early as 5000 BC. In the last century this has changed to different forms like cigarettes, filtered cigarettes, self-made cigarettes, tobacco in leaf (beery), hukka, sheesha and pipe. Objectives: To explore tobacco smoking practices in young adults and the factors that influences them to initiate or quit smoking. Methods: It was cross sectional study based on a self-based on a self-administered questionnaire with a sample size of 486. Study subjects were young adults. The age of participants was between 17-35 years. Data was collected after taking an informed consent and the individual confidentially was maintained. A self- administered questionnaire was given where question were related to their socio-demographic characteristics and smoking   behavior. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: Of the subjects who were interviewed almost 62% were smokers. Significant number of the people did not remember the age of smoking initiation. 97% of the subjects smoked manufactured cigarettes. 49.6% of smokers had to visit a physician in last 12 months but only 40% of them were counseled regarding smoking hazards and smoking cessation. 61.6% of people had not seen any information regarding hazards of smoking on any kind of media, 27.5% saw them on electronic media and 2.6% noticed them on Bill board. Conclusion: The main determinants of regular smoking among the university students were male sex, lower education level and having friends who smoke. This calls for the implementation of sex and age specific anti-smoking policies. By assessing the smoking behavior in young adults, programs and policies can be designed with an aim to reduce smoking rates among the youth of our society.

Organic food consumption is associated with inflammatory biomarkers among older adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Ludwig-Borycz ◽  
Heidi M. Guyer ◽  
Abeer A. Aljahdali ◽  
Ana Baylin
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Organic Food Consumption ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Objective: The association between organic food consumption and biomarkers of inflammation, c-reactive protein (CRP) and cystatin C (CysC), were explored in this cross-sectional analysis of older adults. Design: Dietary data and organic food consumption was collected in 2013 from a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Alternative Mediterranean diet score (A-MedDiet) was calculated as a measure of healthy eating. Biomarkers CRP and CysC were collected in serum or plasma in 2016. We used linear regression models to assess the associations between organic food consumption and CRP and CysC. Setting: This cross-sectional analysis uses data from the nationally representative, longitudinal panel study of Americans over 50, the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Participants: The mean age of the analytic sample (n=3,815) was 64.3(SE 0.3) years with 54.4% being female. Results: Log CRP and log CysC were inversely associated with consuming organic food after adjusting for potential confounders (CRP: β= -0.096, 95% CI=(-0.159, -0.033)]; CysC: β=-0.033, 95% CI=(-0.051, -0.015)]. Log CRP maintained statistical significance [β=-0.080; 95% CI=(-0.144, -0.016)] after additional adjustments for the A-MedDiet, while log CysC lost statistically significant [β=-0.019; 95% CI=(-0.039, 0.000)]. The association between organic food consumption and log CRP was driven primarily by milk, fruit, vegetables, and cereals while log CysC was primarily driven by milk, eggs, and meat after adjustments for A-MedDiet. Conclusions: These findings support the hypothesis that organic food consumption is inversely associated with biomarkers of inflammation CRP and CysC, although residual confounding by healthy eating and socioeconomic status cannot be ruled out.

scholarly journals Dutch Preadolescents’ Food Consumption at School: Influence of Autonomy, Competence and Parenting Practices

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1505
Author(s):  
Roselinde L. van Nee ◽  
Ellen van Kleef ◽  
Hans C. M. van Trijp
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intake Ratio ◽  
At Home

Eating habits appear to become less healthy once children move into adolescence. Adolescence is characterized by increasing independence and autonomy. Still, parents continue influencing adolescents’ eating habits. This cross-sectional study used a Self-Determination Theory perspective to examine how parents can support preadolescents’ food-related autonomy and competence and how these factors are associated with healthy eating motivation and food consumption at school. In addition, the effect of relative healthy food availability at home on preadolescents’ food consumption at school was explored. In total, 142 Dutch preadolescents (mean age 12.18) and 81 parents completed questionnaires. The results showed that preadolescents perceived themselves as having higher food-related autonomy and lower competence to eat healthily as compared to their parents’ perceptions. A path analysis was conducted to test the hypothesized model. Although parental support was positively associated with food-related autonomy, higher food-related autonomy was related to less healthy food intake at school. On the other hand, competence to eat healthily indirectly affected preadolescents’ healthy intake ratio through their healthy eating motivation. Finally, the relative availability of healthy options at home was positively associated with preadolescents’ healthy intake ratio outside the home. Findings from the study advance the understanding of individual and environmental factors that influence eating habits during the key life period of early adolescence. The results may inform interventions aiming to guide preadolescents to make healthy food choices on their own.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Genitourinary Fistula among Nurses in a Tertiary Hos-pital of Eastern Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-138
Author(s):  
Heera KC ◽  
Nirmala Pokharel ◽  
Mangala Shrestha ◽  
Gayatri Rai ◽  
Surya Bahadur Parajuli
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Obstetric Fistula ◽  
Operative Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Genitourinary Fistula ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Genitourinary fistula, occurs most commonly due to preventable obstetric causes in developing countries. Women with obstetric fistula are at risk of infection, neglected from family and bear psychological distress due to stigma and social isolation. They require supportive care through multidisciplinary approach. Nurses occupying the larger workforce among the health-personnel are the frontier to care them throughout their life. Their knowledge on obstetric fistula will help to manage patients effectively. The aim of this research was to assess the knowledge on genitourinary fistula among nurses working in maternity wards of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Methods: AHospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2018 to January 2019 using self-administered questionnaire among nurses working in antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynecology ward of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Forty nurses were enrolled after having informed consent. Collected data were entered in Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS. Results: Only 42.5 % nurses had adequate knowledge on genitourinary fistula. Majority of them (90%) had correct response on definition of genitourinary fistula. Almost 83% correctly responded vesicovaginal fistula is the most common type. About 37.5% stated obstetric causes are main causes of genitourinary fistula in developing countries. Only 20% correctly responded the possible sign and symptoms of genitourinary fistula. Adequate knowledge on prevention of obstetric fistula (35%), surgical repair (20%), pre-operative management (12.5%) and discharge advice (20%) was found. Conclusions: This study concludes that majority of nurses working at antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynecology wards of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal had moderate knowledge on genitourinary fistula.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Perception toward Strabismus in Uttar Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 3982-3985
Author(s):  
Priti Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Strabismus is a common eye condition having a potential subsequent impact on the psychological and socioeconomic domains of individuals suffering from strabismus. Therefore this study aimed to find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus in Uttar Pradesh. Strabismus is the misaligned condition of eye. It is most likely to result in double vision and sometimes asthenopic symptoms. It is commonly called by different names; squint, crossed eyes, deviating eyes. AIM- To find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus among adult people in Uttar Pradesh, India. METHODS- This is a cross sectional study that was conducted among adult people who live in U.P, India. By using an online self administered questionnaire. RESULT-Out of 57 participants, 40 .4% reported the correct definition of strabismus .the majority of responders agreed that strabismus is treatable (56.1%). In addition, a statically significant relation was found between knowledge of strabismus treatability and age, gender, work state , and level of education. Most participants were aware of the risk factors and complication of strabismus. Conclusion-Our study found that the majority of participants had good knowledge of the definition, treatment, and complications of untreated strabismus. Participant’s age, education level, work state incomes were the main factors found to be significantly associate with knowledge of strabismus treatment options.

Children’s healthy eating habits and parents’ socio-demographic characteristics in rural Texas, USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuewei Chen ◽  
Nafissatou Cisse-Egbuonye ◽  
Erica C Spears ◽  
Rahma Mkuu ◽  
E Lisako J McKyer
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

Objective: Due to the disproportionately high rates of obesity within the US Hispanic community, there is a critical need to address this health disparity issue. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between parents’ socio-demographic characteristics and their children’s food consumption. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Participants were recruited from schools in a predominately Hispanic rural area of Texas, USA. Method: Parents ( n = 298) of fourth grade (9–10 years old) children completed the survey. The independent variables were parents’ socio-demographic characteristics (e.g. ethnicity and income). The outcome variable was a Healthy Eating Index that refleting children’s frequencies of food consumption measured as daily frequency of consumption for healthy foods (e.g. skimmed milk), less healthy foods (e.g. potato) and unhealthy foods (e.g. Coke). We performed multiple linear regression. Results: Regression analysis shows that 13.7% variance of children’s food consumption could be predicted by their parents’ gender, ethnicity, marital status, education and income ( R2 = .137, p < 0.01). Parents’ ethnicity, education and income variables were strong predictors for children’s food consumption. Conclusion: Healthy eating can help reduce childhood obesity; however, we found children of US Hispanic parents ate less healthily. Culturally specific education programmes should be adopted for parents or families of Hispanic or Latino origin.

scholarly journals KAP study on bio-medical waste management among interns in a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4174
Author(s):  
Aastha Pandey ◽  
Charan Kaur Dardi
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Biomedical Waste Management is Hazardous and can lead to many infections and diseases. Interns are the future physicians of tomorrow and they should be conscious about safe disposal and segregation practices. So, the present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and awareness about Biomedical waste management in Interns. The aims and objectives were to assess the knowledge and awareness about biomedical waste management in Interns.Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in 51 interns. A pretested self-administered questionnaire on BMW management was given to the interns.Results: Out of 51 interns 26 were girls and 25 were boys. 63% knew correct definition of biomedical waste. 23.5% said that authorization is required by CPCB. 15% had undergone training but 60% were keen to attend training programme. 86% had correct knowledge about sources of generation of BMW and 94% had knowledge of Biohazard symbol. Only 68% had knowledge of segregation of waste but none had knowledge of correct colour coding. 88% answered that record maintenance was essential for biomedical waste management. 94% said that BMW is teamwork.Conclusions: There is a need for rigorous training programme for interns and monitoring is needed.

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