Effect of calorie labelling in the out-of-home food sector on adult obesity prevalence, cardiovascular mortality, and social inequalities in England: a modelling study

The Lancet Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(3), С. e178 - e185

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

BackgroundEngland implemented a menu calorie labelling policy in large, out-of-home food businesses 2022. We aimed to model the likely impact on population-level obesity and cardiovascular disease mortality, as well socioeconomic equity of estimated effects, adult population England.MethodsFor this modelling analysis, we built comparative assessment using two scenarios: current implementation scenario refers actual deployment only large (≥250 employees), businesses, whereas full every business. compared each with counterfactual: which no intervention is (ie, baseline). For both scenarios, modelled through assumed changes energy intake due either consumer response or product reformulation by retailers. used data from Office for National Statistics Diet Nutrition Survey 2009–19, effect over 20 years 2022–41) capture long-term provided mid-period results after 10 years. Monte Carlo approach (2500 iterations) estimate uncertainty parameters. scenario, generated change prevalence total number deaths prevented postponed.FindingsThe was reduce 0·31 percentage points (absolute; 95% interval [UI] 0·10–0·35), would prevent postpone 730 (UI 430–1300) 830 000 600 000–1 200 000) expected However, health benefits be increased if all (2·65 reduction [UI 1·97–3·24] 9200 postponed 5500–16 000]). Results were similar most least deprived groups.InterpretationThis study offers first estimation regulation England, although did not include cost-effectiveness analysis. Calorie might result mortality without widening inequalities. our emphasise need government more ambitious applying maximise impact.FundingEuropean Research Council.

Язык: Английский

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From Claims to Choices: How Health Information Shapes Consumer Decisions in the Functional Food Market

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(4), С. 699 - 699

Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025

The current study examines the impact of health claims on consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for functional snack bars, focusing anti-inflammatory antioxidant properties. Through an experimental auction involving 175 participants, this investigates how providing clear information product benefits influences interest WTP while analysing role individual consciousness (HC) in shaping these preferences. results indicate that detailed positively affect bars compared standard options. Although both attract interest, no significant difference was observed between two, suggesting similar perceived value distinct benefits. However, highly health-conscious consumers demonstrate a stronger preference options, indicating HC specific claim valuation. These findings underscore importance effective health-related messaging promoting foods suggest general may resonate more broadly with than specialised ones. This study's enhance knowledge foods, especially offering valuable insights manufacturers aiming implement targeted marketing strategies public initiatives focused healthier dietary choices.

Язык: Английский

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Dietary Disruptors in Romania: Seasonality, Traditions, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(1), С. 183 - 183

Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025

Background: The global rise in obesity has been significantly influenced by shifts dietary habits that have exacerbated external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze trends Romanian from 2015 2023, focusing on impact of pandemic and role socio-economic factors, seasonality, cultural practices. Methods: For habits, we used nationally representative data Household Budget Survey provided National Institute Statistics. survey includes 30,000 households annually. From same provider, downloaded about potential drivers food consumption, income, consumer price index, unemployment rate. analysis mixes descriptive statistics panel analysis. Among main drivers, econometric models include seasonality regional ensuring a comprehensive understanding changes behavior. Results: During pandemic, daily calorie consumption increased over 3000 calories per person, representing 20% increase compared pre-pandemic period. Post-pandemic, remains elevated, averaging 2500–2600 person daily. also led shift composition, with significant changes. Thus, mark an fat (p < 0.001) carbohydrate intake 0.01) decrease protein 0.001). Beyond presence health disruptors, confirm income Other like unemployment, hidden minor role. Conclusions: had lasting reinforcing unhealthy eating patterns were already prevalent. sustained particularly nutrient-poor, energy-dense foods, poses public challenge. highlights seasonal variations, marked during last quarter year, driven religious traditions. These findings underscore need for targeted interventions policies address economic influences promote healthier behaviors Romania.

Язык: Английский

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An introduction to innovative food packaging and processing technologies, the present and the future

Elsevier eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. xxix - lxxx

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Reorganising grocery shopping practices – the case of elderly consumers

The International Review of Retail Distribution and Consumer Research, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 32(4), С. 351 - 369

Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2022

This paper aims to deepen the understanding of elderly consumers' grocery shopping practices during Covid-19. Drawing on shopping-as-practice approach within social practice theory, we show how unfold as pandemic evolves and situation change, which implies new possibilities limitations in shopping. Qualitative telephone interviews with consumers were conducted 2020 followed up 2021. By analysing elderly's a practice, different modes (in-store, online assisted shopping), came about, they reconfigured, what made them work smoothly or not corona pandemic. We also practices, involved situated synchronised everyday life. The discusses implication for retailers.

Язык: Английский

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European consumers' preferences for fresh fruit and vegetables – A cross-country analysis

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14, С. 100883 - 100883

Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2023

Although fresh fruit and vegetables are essential for a balanced diet, their per capita consumption in Europe is below the recommended minimum intake. This study investigates 14 product attributes of European cross-country analysis. Based on an online survey conducted France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway (n = 3093), object-case Best-Worst Scaling approach was applied. Results revealed both international country-specific preference characteristics. Best-Worse scores that freshness taste scored highest all five countries, while knowledge producer considered least important attribute. The also derived three consumer segments by applying cluster analysis, with each segment assessed according to socio-demographic profiles. novelty offer analysis vegetable patterns multiple countries based segmentation. Managerial implications proposed.

Язык: Английский

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How did Internet usage affect life satisfaction before and after COVID-19? Mediating effects and heterogeneity analysis

Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 95, С. 102007 - 102007

Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2024

Digitalization has profoundly reshaped work modes and lifestyles impacted individuals' life satisfaction. However, there been limited research exploring this issue while comparing the effects before during COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, investigating heterogeneity across different socio-economic groups is crucial. This study uses data from latest three waves of European Social Survey in 2016, 2018, 2020 to examine influence Internet usage on satisfaction, unravel its underlying mechanisms, conduct analysis with fixed-effects ordered logit model propensity score matching method. The empirical findings reveal following: (a) significant positive although marginal decreases as respondents' satisfaction increases; (b) respondents a "right" political tendency, higher levels social interaction trust, females, older individuals, income earners, those lower education levels, better health conditions, stronger religious beliefs tend report satisfaction; (c) flexibility, work–life balance, team engagement are identified essential mediating factors relationship between (d) had effect since outbreak pandemic, whereas was not case pandemic; (e) more pronounced among young, affluent communities, well-educated Eastern Central Europeans, non-managers, employees central/local governments private firms. underscores rapid transformation induced by digitalization Europe provides valuable insights leveraging improve individual post-pandemic era.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Physical Activity on Health Behavior Change and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Epidemic Among Chinese Adults: China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(2), С. 201 - 201

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to daily life, affecting regular physical activity (PA) and health behaviors worldwide. This study investigates the associations between PA domains changes in mental outcomes among middle-aged old Chinese adults. Methods: Using wave 5 cross-sectional data from 2020 China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study, we analyzed 17,180 adults aged 45 above, focusing on behavior such as smoking, alcohol consumption, dietary adjustments, panic purchasing, well like anxiety fear. was classified by intensity levels—light, moderate, vigorous—and purposes—total, leisure, occupational. Results: findings indicate that leisure is associated with healthier behaviors, including lower odds of increased smoking (OR = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.57–0.90) consumption 0.70, 0.54–0.90), whereas occupational linked adverse behavioral outcomes, higher 1.45, 1.15–1.83) use 1.43, 1.10–1.86). Additionally, participants engaged all were more likely experience fear compared those who physically inactive. Conclusions: Our limited understanding role has during public crises highlights importance having tailored strategies enhance resilience similar future scenarios.

Язык: Английский

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From the economic crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain: The challenges for healthy eating in times of crisis

International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 31, С. 100655 - 100655

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on College Students’ Food Choice Motives in Greece

Опубликована: Май 30, 2023

We are already more than year away from the pandemic period, followed by a within global economic crisis and war in Ukraine, with marks changes caused all parameters of life becoming clear now including food choice motives citizens worldwide. In this study we investigate to college students Greece 10 key namely health, convenience, sensory, appeal, nutritional quality, moral concerns, weight control, mood stress, familiarity, price, shopping frequency behavior. A self-response questionnaire survey was carried out January February 2023 on sample 1017 students’ participants through Google platform. Basic statistical tools, combined cross Chi-square tests were used order analyze collected data. The results show that exhibit quiet very important preferences stress. Food choices related sensory familiarity is less importance for students, similarly ethical concerns expect environmental impact which high their concern. motive continues have highest concern before after price looking value money (88.8%), not be expensive (80.7%), cheap (78.7%). behavior motives, changed during pandemic, returned pre purchase foods supermarket (29%), local grocery (37.6%), only 12.3% via online, 20.4% delivery, weekly or every two weeks. They prefer cook at home full meals reaching 74.4%, avoiding eating restaurant fast (only 27% positives answers). Our findings indicate period COVID-19 except cooking preference.

Язык: Английский

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