scholarly journals Food Waste and Its Association with Diet Quality of Foods Purchased in South Florida

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2535
Author(s):  
Vanessa Mijares ◽  
Jair Alcivar ◽  
Cristina Palacios
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grocery Purchase

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.

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 Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2279
Author(s):  
Federica Grant ◽  
Maria Luisa Scalvedi ◽  
Umberto Scognamiglio ◽  
Aida Turrini ◽  
Laura Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Waste Prevention ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Recommendations ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Excessive Consumption

To limit the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, a nationwide lockdown started in Italy in March 2020. In this unpredictable situation, a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was carried out by the Observatory on Food Surplus, Recovery and Waste of CREA Food and Nutrition Centre. The aim of this work was to evaluate how Italian habits changed during this period, the determinants of changes, and the effect on food waste prevention. In a sample of 2678 respondents, 62% showed low Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (AMD). During lockdown many of participants improved the quality of their diet, increasing their consumption of fruit (24.4%), vegetables (28.5%), legumes (22.1%), nuts (12%), and fish or shellfish (14%). Unfavorable changes were observed with the excessive consumption of sweets or pastries (36.9%) and comfort foods (22.7%), and a lack of physical activity (37.2%). The main novelty of this study was the examination of dietary changes identified by a cluster analysis. Respondents with generally high AMD improved their eating habits, while the habits of the respondents with generally low AMD remained unchanged. In addition, nearly 80% of respondents were sensitive to food waste. The study provides a useful contribution to the debate on nutritional recommendations in case of further lockdown.

scholarly journals Vision-related Quality of Life in Patients With Glaucoma: the Role of Illness Perceptions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiqi Zhang ◽  
Wenzhe Zhou ◽  
Di Song ◽  
Yanqian Xie ◽  
Hao Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Illness Perception Questionnaire ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Purpose: To explore the predictive effect of illness perceptions on vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) in Chinese glaucoma patients.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 97 patients with glaucoma completed the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ), the Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15), and a questionnaire with sociodemographic and clinical information. Correlation analysis and hierarchical linear regression analysis were performed.Results: The BIPQ total score was positively correlated with the scores of the total GQL-15 and its four dimensions. Chronic comorbidities, type of glaucoma, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), mean defect (MD) of visual field in the better eye, and identity in the BIPQ were the critical predictors of VRQoL. Illness perceptions independently accounted for 7.8% of the variance in the VRQoL of glaucoma patients.Conclusions: Patients with stronger illness perceptions who perceive themselves as having more glaucoma symptoms are likely to experience worse VRQoL. Illness perceptions in glaucoma patients deserve clinical attention, and further studies are needed to examine whether cognitive interventions targeting illness perceptions can improve VRQoL.

scholarly journals Clinic Design and Continuity in Internal Medicine Resident Clinics: Findings of the Educational Innovations Project Ambulatory Collaborative

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen D. Francis ◽  
Mark L. Wieland ◽  
Sean Drake ◽  
Keri Lyn Gwisdalla ◽  
Katherine A. Julian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Internal Medicine Resident ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Block Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Innovations ◽  
Medicine Resident ◽  
Multivariable Linear Regression Analysis

Abstract Background Many internal medicine (IM) programs have reorganized their resident continuity clinics to improve trainees' ambulatory experience. Downstream effects on continuity of care and other clinical and educational metrics are unclear. Methods This multi-institutional, cross-sectional study included 713 IM residents from 12 programs. Continuity was measured using the usual provider of care method (UPC) and the continuity for physician method (PHY). Three clinic models (traditional, block, and combination) were compared using analysis of covariance. Multivariable linear regression analysis was used to analyze the effect of practice metrics and clinic model on continuity. Results UPC, reflecting continuity from the patient perspective, was significantly different, and was highest in the block model, midrange in combination model, and lowest in the traditional model programs. PHY, reflecting continuity from the perspective of the resident provider, was significantly lower in the block model than in combination and traditional programs. Panel size, ambulatory workload, utilization, number of clinics attended in the study period, and clinic model together accounted for 62% of the variation found in UPC and 26% of the variation found in PHY. Conclusions Clinic model appeared to have a significant effect on continuity measured from both the patient and resident perspectives. Continuity requires balance between provider availability and demand for services. Optimizing this balance to maximize resident education, and the health of the population served, will require consideration of relevant local factors and priorities in addition to the clinic model.

scholarly journals FREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE RECIPIENTS MAY HAVE BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE BUT STILL LACK IN IMPROVING HEALTH

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S175-S176
Author(s):  
Machiko R Tomita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Transportation Service ◽  
And Function

Abstract This study aimed to determine if service recipients (SRs) of free transportation services experience better quality of life, health, and function compared to pre-service recipients (PSRs). We conducted a cross-sectional study using personal interviews with 43 PSRs and 30 SRs belonged to a volunteer organization. Outcome measures were Older People’s Quality of Life (QoL), Center for Epidemiology Study-Depression, and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Total sample (N=73) had a mean age of 78.5 years and mostly female (86.3%). The majority of PSRs wanted to go to Drs’ offices (74.4%) and Grocery stores (60.5%), followed by Drug stores (44.2%), when the service becomes available. The figures were substantially smaller among SR (40.0%, 30%, and 13.3%, respectively). In PSRs, 67.4% expected to improve health once they start receiving the service, and 70. 0% of SRs said it did with the service. Using independent t-tests, SRs were significantly better in depression (p&lt;.001), IADL (p=0.29) and most QoL items (life overall, social relationship, home and neighborhood, psychological and emotional well-being and leisure and activities; p=.047-p=.001), except for perceived health and finance. SRs (100%) were very satisfied with the service and drivers, but 80% of SRs said they wished to use more driving services than the allowable four times per month maximum. This limitation was due to the insufficient number of volunteers compared to a large number of people in need. Availability of more volunteer drivers will likely improve SRs health. Effective approaches to increase the number of driving volunteers are necessary.

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 Association Between Health Perception and Diet Quality in a Sample of Hispanics

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 154-154
Author(s):  
Jair Alcivar ◽  
Cristina Palacios ◽  
Vanessa Mijares
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Dade County ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Fair Poor

Abstract Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate how health perception is associated with diet quality among Hispanics living in South Florida. Methods The research design was a cross-sectional study with a total of 109 people recruited at the end of their grocery event in local supermarkets around the Miami-Dade County area. They were asked to complete a questionnaire and to provide a picture of their grocery receipt. We included only adults ≥18 years and the primary food provider of the household conducting a primary shopping event for the week. Health perception was assessed from a question used in NHANES (Would you say your health in general is…with the following options ‘Excellent’, ‘Very Good’, ‘Good’, ‘Fair’ and ‘Poor’). Diet quality was evaluated using the Grocery Purchase Quality Index 2016 (GPQI-2016) from the grocery receipt. The GPQI-2016 is based on the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)– 2010 and has a total of 31 categories, 29 of those coming from the USDA Food Plan Market Baskets and 2 added by the authors of the GPQI-2016. These are mapped into 11 different components, which are re-grouped into ‘Adequacy’ and ‘Moderation’. Each component can have a maximum score of 5 or 10 with a total maximum score of 75 when all 11 components scores are added up. An analysis of covariance was used to compare GPQI-2016 by health perception which was categorized into three groups: Excellent/Very Good, Good, and Fair/Poor, adjusting for age and gender. Results The mean age of individuals was 45.1 ± 13.5 years, 74% were female, 77% were Hispanics, and 36.7% perceived themselves as having ‘Good’ health. The total average GPQI-2016 score was 40.9 ± 1.0, which is below the maximum score of 75 by almost 50%. Green and Beans Scores were lower among those with ‘Good’ perceived health and higher amongst those with ‘Fair/Poor’ perceived health (P &lt; 0.05). The other individual component scores or the total GPQI-2016 score did not differ by health perception. Conclusions The diet quality score could be considered somewhat poor or regular. Only the Greens and Beans score differed by groups, with a higher score amongst those with ‘Fair/Poor’ perceived health group. Because health perception is subjective, other objective markers of health may be needed to detect differences in diet quality by health status. Funding Sources No funding source was acquired for this study.

scholarly journals Healthy Eating Index: Assessment of the Diet Quality of a Brazilian Elderly Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 117863881881884
Author(s):  
Dalila Pinto de Souza Fernandes ◽  
Maria Sônia Lopes Duarte ◽  
Milene Cristine Pessoa ◽  
Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini ◽  
Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Quality

Background: The food consumption assessment is necessary to monitor elderly’s nutritional status because it allows detecting nutrition deficits and guiding the elaboration of effective conducts. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the global quality of the elderly’s diet in Viçosa—MG, Brazil. Methods: This is a population-based cross-sectional study, involving noninstitutionalized elderly. Diet quality was assessed through the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised (BHEI-R) validated to the Brazilian population. Results: The study comprised 620 elderly individuals. The mean total BHEI-R score was 64.28. The worse consumption scores concerned the components Whole grains, Milk and derivatives, Sodium, Total fruit, and Whole fruit. Approximately 82% scored zero (0%) for Whole grains and 67% for Sodium. Men presented significantly lower scores than women, who have presented maximal score in the same items. Women’s scores were not only significantly higher for Total fruit, Whole fruit, Milk and derivatives, but also significantly lower for Saturated fat. Discussion: Most elderly need to improve their diet quality. Strategies heading toward the improvement of diet quality must be priority in policies to health promotion toward the healthy and active aging.

scholarly journals Nutritional status and quality of life in diabetic patients on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study from Palestine

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eba’a Hafi ◽  
Ro’ya Soradi ◽  
Sarah Diab ◽  
Ahmad M. Samara ◽  
Marah Shakhshir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide. Malnutrition is a common problem among hemodialysis (HD) patients that negatively impacts their prognosis and is linked to an increase in morbidity and mortality in these patients, as well as a decrease in their quality of life (QOL). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the QOL and to investigate factors that can influence it, including nutritional status, as well as socio-demographic factors, among Palestinian diabetic patients on HD therapy. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that occurred at a large hemodialysis center in Palestine. Malnutrition was assessed by the malnutrition-inflammation scale (MIS), and the quality of life was evaluated by using the EuroQoL five-dimensional instrument (EQ-5D). Multivariable linear regression analysis was carried out to look at the effect of multiple variables on QOL. Results A total of 118 diabetic patients on HD were included. Of these, 66.9% were male, and 60.2% were aged 60 years or higher. Having multiple comorbid diseases (p=0.004) and having been on HD for >4 years (p=0.003) were significantly associated with a higher MIS score, whereas living alone (p=0.037) and having been on HD for >4 years (p=0.002) was significantly associated with lower EQ-5D score. We also observed a significant association between the MIS score and the EQ-5D score(r=−0.616, p<0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that diabetic hemodialysis patients who lived within a family household were positively correlated with the QOL score (standardized coefficient, 0.178; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.042 to 0.372; p = 0.015), and MIS score was significantly and negatively correlated with QOL scores (standardized coefficient, −0.587; 95% CI, −0.047 to −0.028; p < 0.001). Conclusions We found that malnutrition was associated with a lower QOL score among diabetic patients on HD. We recommend general practitioners, dietitians, nephrologists, and nurses to make plans that pay more attention to this group of patients who show evidence of malnutrition. Patients on dialysis for ≥ 4 years, patients who live alone, and those suffering from multiple co-morbid diseases should receive special care due to their higher risk of being impacted by this problem.

scholarly journals Influences on the diet quality of pre-school children: importance of maternal psychological characteristics

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 2001-2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Jarman ◽  
Hazel M Inskip ◽  
Georgia Ntani ◽  
Cyrus Cooper ◽  
Janis Baird ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cluster Membership ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Mealtime Environment

AbstractObjectiveTo test the hypothesis that maternal psychological profiles relate to children’s quality of diet.DesignCross-sectional study. Mothers provided information on their health-related psychological factors and aspects of their child’s mealtime environment. Children’s diet quality was assessed using an FFQ from which weekly intakes of foods and a diet Z-score were calculated. A high score described children with a better quality diet. Cluster analysis was performed to assess grouping of mothers based on psychological factors. Mealtime characteristics, describing how often children ate while sitting at a table or in front of the television, their frequency of takeaway food consumption, maternal covert control and food security, and children’s quality of diet were examined, according to mothers’ cluster membership.SubjectsMother–child pairs (n 324) in the Southampton Initiative for Health. Children were aged 2–5 years.SettingHampshire, UK.ResultsTwo main clusters were identified. Mothers in cluster 1 had significantly higher scores for all psychological factors than mothers in cluster 2 (all P<0·001). Clusters were termed ‘more resilient’ and ‘less resilient’, respectively. Children of mothers in the less resilient cluster ate meals sitting at a table less often (P=0·03) and watched more television (P=0·01). These children had significantly poorer-quality diets (β=−0·61, 95 % CI −0·82, −0·40, P≤0·001). This association was attenuated, but remained significant after controlling for confounding factors that included maternal education and home/mealtime characteristics (P=0·006).ConclusionsThe study suggests that mothers should be offered psychological support as part of interventions to improve children’s quality of diet.

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