Inverse Association between Organic Food Purchase and Diabetes Mellitus in US Adults

Background: The organic food market has grown rapidly worldwide in the past 15 years. However, evidence concerning the health effects of organic foods is scarce. We evaluated the cross-sectional association of organic food purchase, as a proxy of organic food consumption, with diabetes in a nationally representative population. Methods: We included 8199 participants aged ≥20 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2008 and 2009–2010. Organic food purchase and frequency were ascertained by questionnaires. Diabetes was defined as a self-reported physician diagnosis or a hemoglobin A1c level ≥6.5% or both. We used logistic regression with sample weights to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Individuals who reported purchasing organic foods were less likely to have diabetes compared to those who did not report organic food purchase. After adjustment for age, gender, race/ethnicity, family history of diabetes, socioeconomic status, and dietary and lifestyle factors, the OR of diabetes associated with organic food purchase was 0.80 (95% CI 0.68–0.93). The association remained significant after additional adjustment for BMI with OR of 0.80 (0.69–0.94). Conclusions: In a nationally representative population, frequent organic food purchase was inversely associated with diabetes prevalence in adults in the United States.

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Organic food consumption and gluten-free diet, is there a link? Results in French adults without coeliac disease

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114520003323 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Laëtitia Perrin ◽

Benjamin Allès ◽

Chantal Julia ◽

Serge Hercberg ◽

Mathilde Touvier ◽

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Keyword(s):

Coeliac Disease ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Organic Food ◽

Free Food ◽

Gluten Free ◽

Organic Foods ◽

Food Purchase ◽

Dietary Behaviours ◽

Study Population ◽

Organic Food Consumption

Abstract The rising popular belief that gluten is unhealthy has led to growth in gluten avoidance in people without coeliac disease. Little information is available on their dietary profiles and their dietary behaviours. Our aim was to compare the consumption of organic foods between gluten avoiders and non-avoiders, and their places of food purchase. We described their sociodemographic and dietary profiles. The study population included participants of the NutriNet-Santé cohort who completed both a food exclusion questionnaire and an organic semi-quantitative FFQ (n 23 468). Food intake and organic food consumption ratios were compared using multivariable adjusted ANCOVA models. Associations between gluten avoidance and organic food consumption as well as places of food purchase were investigated with multivariable logistic regression. Participants avoiding gluten were more likely to be women and had a healthier dietary profile. Organic food consumption was higher among gluten avoiders (48·50 % of total diet for total avoiders, 17·38 % for non-avoiders). After adjustments for confounders, organic food consumption and purchase in organic stores were positively associated with gluten avoidance: adjusted OR (aOR)Q5 v.Q1 organic food = 4·95; 95 % CI 3·70, 6·63 and aORorganic stores v.supermarkets = 1·82; 95 % CI 1·42, 2·33 for total avoiders. Our study highlights that individuals avoiding gluten are high organic consumers and frequently purchase their foods in organic stores which propose an extended offer of gluten-free food. Further research is needed to determine the underlying common motivations and the temporality of the dietary behaviours of healthy people avoiding gluten.

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Dietary intakes and diet quality according to levels of organic food consumption by French adults: cross-sectional findings from the NutriNet-Santé Cohort Study

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980016002718 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 638-648 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Julia Baudry ◽

Benjamin Allès ◽

Sandrine Péneau ◽

Mathilde Touvier ◽

Caroline Méjean ◽

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Keyword(s):

Food Consumption ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Organic Food ◽

Dietary Behaviour ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Organic Foods ◽

Animal Products ◽

Organic Food Consumption ◽

Reported Data

AbstractObjectiveWe aimed to assess dietary profiles of adults from the NutriNet-Santé cohort according to different levels of organic food consumption using detailed self-reported data on organic food intakes.DesignFood intakes were obtained using an organic food frequency questionnaire (Org-FFQ). The participants were ranked into five groups (quintiles, Q) according to the proportion of organic foods in their diet. To determine diet quality, two scores were computed reflecting adherence to food-based recommendations (mPNNS-GS) and the probability of adequate nutrient intake (PANDiet). Relationships between levels of organic food consumption and dietary characteristics were assessed using multivariable-adjusted ANCOVA models.SettingThe NutriNet-Santé Study.SubjectsFrench adults from the NutriNet-Santé Study (n 28 245).ResultsIntakes of foods of plant origin increased along with the contribution of organic foods to the diet while a reverse trend was identified for dairy products, cookies and soda (P-trend<0·0001). The diet quality scores increased from Q1 (mPNNS-GS, 7·89 (se 0·02); PANDiet: 63·04 (se 0·11)) to Q5 (mPNNS-GS, 8·78 (se 0·02); PANDiet, 69·37 (se 0·10)). Overall, high organic food consumers exhibited better diet quality, although intermediate organic food consumers showed better adherence to specific nutritional recommendations related to animal products.ConclusionsThe study provides new insights into the understanding of organic food consumption as a part of a healthy diet and sheds some light on the dietary profiles of different categories of organic food consumers. These results underline strong dietary behaviour correlates associated with organic food consumption that should be controlled for in future aetiological studies on organic foods and health.

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Patterns of Red and Processed Meat Consumption across North America: A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Comparison of Dietary Recalls from Canada, Mexico, and the United States

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18010357 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 357

Author(s):

Sarah M. Frank ◽

Lindsay M. Jaacks ◽

Carolina Batis ◽

Lana Vanderlee ◽

Lindsey Smith Taillie

Keyword(s):

North America ◽

Meat Consumption ◽

The United States ◽

Processed Meat ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Us ◽

Total Meat ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Processed Meat Consumption ◽

Red And Processed Meat

Close economic ties encourage production and trade of meat between Canada, Mexico, and the US. Understanding the patterns of red and processed meat consumption in North America may inform policies designed to reduce meat consumption and bolster environmental and public health efforts across the continent. We used nationally-representative cross-sectional survey data to analyze consumption of unprocessed red meat; processed meat; and total red and processed meat. Generalized linear models were used to separately estimate probability of consumption and adjusted mean intake. Prevalence of total meat consumers was higher in the US (73.6, 95% CI: 72.3–74.8%) than in Canada (65.6, 63.9–67.2%) or Mexico (62.7, 58.1–67.2%). Men were more likely to consume unprocessed red, processed, and total meat, and had larger estimated intakes. In Mexico, high wealth individuals were more likely to consume all three categories of meat. In the US and Canada, those with high education were less likely to consume total and processed meat. Estimated mean intake of unprocessed red, processed, and total meat did not differ across sociodemographic strata. Overall consumption of red and processed meat remains high in North America. Policies to reduce meat consumption are appropriate for all three countries.

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Population survey of attitudes and beliefs regarding organic, genetically modified, and irradiated foods

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106017690739 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 7-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jane A Gwira Baumblatt ◽

L Rand Carpenter ◽

Caleb Wiedeman ◽

John R Dunn ◽

William Schaffner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Telephone Survey ◽

Genetically Modified ◽

Organic Food ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Attitudes And Beliefs ◽

Consumer Health ◽

Organic Foods ◽

Gm Foods ◽

Irradiated Foods ◽

Organic Food Consumption

Background: Sales of organic foods are increasing due to public demand, while genetically modified (GM) and irradiated foods are often viewed with suspicion. Aim: The aim of this research was to examine consumer attitudes toward organic, GM and irradiated foods to direct educational efforts regarding their consumption Methods: A telephone survey of 1838 residents in Tennessee, USA was conducted regarding organic, GM, and irradiated foods. Results: Approximately half of respondents (50.4%) purchased organic food during the previous 6 months (‘consumers’). The most common beliefs about organic foods by consumers were higher cost (92%), and fewer pesticides (89%). Consumers were more likely than non-consumers to believe organic food tasted better (prevalence ratio 3.6; 95% confidence interval 3.02–4.23). A minority of respondents were familiar with GM foods (33%) and irradiated foods (22%). Conclusion: Organic food consumption is common in Tennessee, but knowledge about GM and irradiated foods is less common. Consumer health education should emphasize the benefits of these food options, and the safety of GM and irradiated foods.

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Total Usual Dietary Intakes of Pregnant Women in the United States, 2001-2014 (FS08-01-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz048.fs08-01-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Regan Bailey ◽

Susan Pac ◽

Victor Fulgoni ◽

Kathleen Reidy

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Folic Acid ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Critical Dimension ◽

The United States ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Excessive Consumption ◽

Nationally Representative

Abstract Objectives Nutrition during pregnancy is a critical dimension not only for women’s heath, but also for the offspring’s lifelong health. Very limited national data exist on the usual dietary intakes of pregnant women. The objective of this study was to estimate total usual nutrient intakes (from foods and dietary supplements) of pregnant women in the U.S. Methods Cross-sectional analysis of a nationally-representative sample of pregnant U.S. women, ages 20-40 years (n = 1,003) from NHANES 2001-2014. Total usual dietary intakes were estimated using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) method to adjust 2, 24-hour dietary recalls for within-person variation. Adherence with the Dietary Reference Intakes were used to assess the proportion at risk of inadequacy by the Estimated Average Requirement (%< EAR), assumed to be adequate by the Adequate Intake (% >AI), and at risk of excess by the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (% >UL). Results About 70% of pregnant women use a dietary supplement. Less than 5% of pregnant women have usual diets that are at risk for inadequate intakes of riboflavin (3%), niacin (1%), vitamin B12 (1%), iron (2%), phosphorus (< 0.5%), and selenium (< 0.5%). More pregnant women have usual intakes < EAR for vitamins A (15%), B6 (11%), folate (16%), C (11%), D (46%), E (43%), and minerals including copper (5%), calcium (13%), magnesium (47%) and zinc (11%). Few pregnant females have usual intakes >AI for potassium (2%) and choline (8%), whereas only 48% have vitamin K intakes >AI. The majority of pregnant women (95%) exceed the UL for sodium, while folic acid (34%), iron (28%), calcium (3%), and zinc (7%) were also of concern for intakes >UL. Conclusions Many U.S. pregnant women ( >10% < EAR or < 10% >AI) do not consume enough of key nutrients during pregnancy specifically vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B6, folate, and choline and minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, while almost all are at risk of excessive consumption of sodium, and many at risk of excessive consumption of folic acid and iron. Improved dietary guidance to help pregnant women meet and not exceed dietary recommendations is warranted. Funding Sources Nestle Nutrition.

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Green Consumption

Urban Agriculture and Food Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8063-8.ch019 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 376-395

Author(s):

Ozan Kaya ◽

Feridun Duman

Keyword(s):

Social Welfare ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Organic Food ◽

The State ◽

Green Marketing ◽

Green Consumption ◽

Green Consumers ◽

Food Market ◽

Organic Food Consumption

The main purpose of this chapter is to reveal the profile of organic food consumers and the factors that affect consumers' motivation for organic food consumption as being one of the most important aspects of green marketing and green consumption. Therefore, this study first dealt with green consumers and green consumption and then, organic food consumption and the state of organic food market were evaluated and finally, an empirical research was conducted with 393 respondents in order to better determine the consumers of organic food consumption in Turkey. According to the findings, four motivations were found in influencing the behavior of organic food consumption. These are: health, ecological and social welfare, sensory appeal and natural contents. More specifically, this research reveals that those that have children participated in this research frequently consume organic food.

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Green Consumption

Green Marketing and Environmental Responsibility in Modern Corporations - Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2331-4.ch003 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 42-67

Author(s):

Ozan Kaya ◽

Feridun Duman

Keyword(s):

Social Welfare ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Organic Food ◽

The State ◽

Green Marketing ◽

Green Consumption ◽

Green Consumers ◽

Food Market ◽

Organic Food Consumption

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Determining the Role of Communication and Distribution Channels for Organic Foods

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage - Driving Agribusiness With Technology Innovations ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2107-5.ch009 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 149-164

Author(s):

V. Aslihan Nasir ◽

Suphan Nasir

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Online Social Networks ◽

Organic Food ◽

Great Majority ◽

Distribution Channels ◽

Organic Foods ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Organic Food Consumption ◽

Source Of Information

While, the market for organic foods is growing; the proportion of consumers who buy organic foods is still considered low. The role of communication activities is very important for promoting the organic food consumption. In order to create awareness and generate demand for organic foods, companies need to use effective communication tools. Companies in the agribusiness sector try to take advantage of the information and communication technologies in the digital era with the purpose of communicating the value of their offer to consumers. Companies need to know which information sources (channels) are most influential in purchase decision while communicating with consumers. Thus, the aim of this study is to examine consumers' credibility perceptions of communication channels that are used to promote organic food. The great majority of the respondentsin this study mentioned that they had never seen organic food ads. However, a significant number of consumers who had seen organic food ads declared Internet as the medium they had exposed to organic food ads. Nevertheless, our study revealed that the respondents did not perceive Internet as a credible source of information about organic foods. Yet, online social networks were perceived as more reliable source of information about organic foods when compared to majority of traditional media such as radio and newspaper ads. The distribution channels that consumers prefer to purchase organic foods was also investigated; and it is found that a significant portion of the consumers choose supermarkets and neighborhood bazaars for their organic food shopping whereas Internet/online shops and pharmacy stores were shown as the least preferred shopping alternatives. Finally, a substantial majority of the consumers mentioned high prices and availability as the main barriers against buying organic foods.

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Propensity to Purchase Organic Food

Handbook of Research on Developing Circular, Digital, and Green Economies in Asia - Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-8678-5.ch009 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 164-178

Author(s):

Khairul Nizam Mahmud ◽

Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib

Keyword(s):

Consumer Behavior ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Organic Food ◽

Healthy Lifestyles ◽

Social Emotional ◽

Organic Foods ◽

Consumption Values ◽

Consumer Values ◽

Organic Food Consumption ◽

The Impact

Organic food is becoming popular among today's millennial consumers because of increased awareness of healthy lifestyles. Scholars and practitioners attempt to understand what drives consumers to purchase organic foods toward developing market domination strategies and tactics. Since organic food tends to be more expensive than non-organic, this study aims to analyze the impact of consumer values on their tendency to buy organic food. Consumption values are an important factor that could drive consumer behavior and their preferences for goods or services. Consumption values are defined in terms of the required benefits from the purchase and consumption of the preferred products. Sheth, Newman, and Gross defined consumption values in terms of practical, social, emotional, epistemic, and conditional values.

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Individualist and collectivist consumer motivations in local organic food markets

Journal of Consumer Culture ◽

10.1177/1469540516659127 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 184-201 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Zachary Schrank ◽

Katrina Running

Keyword(s):

Organic Food ◽

The United States ◽

Community Supported Agriculture ◽

Environmentally Conscious ◽

Consumer Orientation ◽

Consumer Interests ◽

Motivational Structure ◽

Organic Food Consumption ◽

Economic Engagement ◽

Nutritional Benefits

Community-Supported Agriculture programs have become a popular model for providing consumers with direct economic engagement with independent local organic farms. The degree to which Community-Supported Agriculture members are unified in their identity and consumer interests, however, is unclear. One possibility is that mostly individual interests including supposed nutritional benefits, superior taste, and avoidance of synthetic pesticides motivate Community-Supported Agriculture members. Another is that they are motivated more by environmental and economic concerns at the collective level. Our study engages this debate by analyzing emergent themes in consumers’ motivational narratives using interview data with 58 members of a Community-Supported Agriculture program in a large southwestern city in the United States. We find that Community-Supported Agriculture members are largely unified in their consumer orientation and pursue individualist and collectivist goals equally. In other words, Community-Supported Agriculture members are neither primarily altruistic nor egoistic consumers, but they approach their consumption as a holistic act. Specifically, they emphasize environmental issues and a commitment to sustainability through local organic consumption as a pathway to individual health. This suggests that an internally homogeneous, yet multidimensional, framework constitutes the motivational structure of local organic food consumption. We argue this framework aligns with an emerging eco-habitus exhibited in environmentally conscious market fields that translate into both collective and individual benefits.

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