Adherence to nutritional recommendations in vending machines at secondary schools in Madrid (Spain), 2014-2015

Monroy-Parada, Doris Xiomara; Jácome-González, María Luisa; Moya-Geromini, María Ángeles; Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Fernando; Royo-Bordonada, Miguel Ángel

doi:10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.05.006

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“…Yet, the Spanish Strategy for Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Obesity (NAOS strategy) appeals to parents’ responsibility and voluntary self-regulation of the food industry [28]. In addition, previous research has shown that, in regard to the nutritional quality of the products sold in vending machines within schools, compliance with NAOS recommendations is low [29].…”

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Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Retail Food Environment around Schools in a Southern European Context

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Across Europe, excess body weight rates are particularly high among children and adolescents living in Southern European contexts. In Spain, current food policies appeal to voluntary self-regulation of the food industry and parents’ responsibility. However, there is no research (within Spain) assessing the food environment surrounding schools. We examined the association between neighborhood-level socioeconomic status (NSES) and the spatial access to an unhealthy food environment around schools using both counts and distance measures, across the city of Madrid. We conducted a cross-sectional study citywide (n = 2443 census tracts). In 2017, we identified all schools (n = 1321) and all food retailers offering unhealthy food and beverages surrounding them (n = 6530) using publicly available data. We examined both the counts of retailers (within 400 m) and the distance (in meters) from the schools to the closest retailer. We used multilevel regressions to model the association of neighborhood-level socioeconomic status (NSES) with both measures, adjusting both models for population density. Almost all schools (95%) were surrounded by unhealthy retailers within 400 m (median = 17 retailers; interquartile range = 8–34). After adjusting for population density, NSES remained inversely associated with unhealthy food availability. Schools located in low-NSES areas (two lowest quintiles) showed, on average, 29% (IRR (Incidence Rate Ratio) = 1.29; 95% CI (Confidence Interval) = 1.12, 1.50) and 62% (IRR = 1.62; 95% CI = 1.35, 1.95) more counts of unhealthy retailers compared with schools in middle-NSES areas (ref.). Schools in high-NSES areas were farther from unhealthy food sources than those schools located in middle-NSES areas (β = 0.35; 95% CI = 0.14, 0.47). Regulating the school food environment (within and beyond school boundaries) may be a promising direction to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.

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Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Retail Food Environment around Schools in a Southern European Context

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“…In Spain, the assortment of vending machines included only 10.5% recommended products (water, milk, and dairy products) and 80.5% food and drinks with high energy, fat, or sugar content and low vitamin and mineral content [ 45 , 46 ]. The availability of unhealthy drinks and foods in school vending machines contributes to unfavorable eating behaviors among teenagers [ 47 , 48 ].…”

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Do Food and Meal Organization Systems in Polish Primary Schools Reflect Students’ Preferences and Healthy and Sustainable Dietary Guidelines? The Results of Qualitative Research for the Junior-Edu-Żywienie (JEŻ) Project

Czarniecka-Skubina,

Hamulka,

Jeruszka-Bielak

et al. 2023

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The school environment, together with that of the family, shapes students’ eating behaviors, and is an important element of formal and informal nutrition education. The informal and practical dimensions can be realized through the food and meals offered/sold in school canteens, shops, and vending machines. As children and adolescents spend 6–10 h/day in schools and consume at least two meals there, the school food environment is important from a public health perspective. The aim of this study is to assess food and meal organization in primary schools in Poland. The study was conducted using individual in-depth interviews (IDIs) involving 24 school headmasters and 24 representatives of people employed in school canteens or catering companies involved in meal organization in schools. The nutritional food on offer at schools is important for shaping students’ food preferences and choices, consequently influencing the development, functioning, and health of this subpopulation. The school environment can be an ideal place for hands-on nutrition education. In addition to the knowledge provided, there must be a consistent message concerning the provision of nutrition information to students between the teachings of parents, teachers, and, indirectly, the food and meals available at school. Our qualitative study is confirmed by the results of quantitative research to better understand the organization of nutrition and the problems and needs of primary schools in this area.

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“…Poco saludable Saludable N°% N°% N°% están disponibles en los establecimientos y más del 80% de sus productos no son saludables [28][29][30][31][32] . En este orden de ideas, es un punto importante a intervenir en los entornos alimentarios educativos 24 .…”

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Caracterización del entorno alimentario de una universidad en Medellín, Colombia: retos para la promoción de una alimentación saludable

Muñoz-Galeano,

López-Restrepo

2024

Rev. chil. nutr.

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La obesidad se ha convertido en una de las mayores problemáticas de salud pública a nivel mundial, y Colombia no es ajena a esta situación. El entorno universitario constituye un escenario clave para el abordaje de esta problemática. Objetivo: Caracterizar el entorno alimentario de una universidad en Medellín, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal mediante la observación directa y registro en formularios estructurados de todos los establecimientos de venta de alimentos. Se consideraron las siguientes variables: oferta de alimentos, precio, publicidad, facilitadores y barreras. Resultados: Ningún establecimiento se clasificó como saludable. En el 76% de los establecimientos, los paquetes o promociones eran más económicos. En el 62% de los establecimientos se observó que los platos saludables eran más costosos. Solo en dos establecimientos se observó publicidad directa para fomentar una alimentación saludable. Se ofrecían principalmente productos ultraprocesados (53%). Conclusión: los resultados del estudio muestran en general un panorama de un entorno alimentario poco saludable. Este diagnóstico se configura como un insumo importante para la toma de decisiones al interior de la institución para mejorar y promover una alimentación más saludable que permita disminuir el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas en la comunidad universitaria.

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Adherence to nutritional recommendations in vending machines at secondary schools in Madrid (Spain), 2014-2015

Cited by 8 publications

References 30 publications

Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Retail Food Environment around Schools in a Southern European Context

Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Retail Food Environment around Schools in a Southern European Context

Do Food and Meal Organization Systems in Polish Primary Schools Reflect Students’ Preferences and Healthy and Sustainable Dietary Guidelines? The Results of Qualitative Research for the Junior-Edu-Żywienie (JEŻ) Project

Caracterización del entorno alimentario de una universidad en Medellín, Colombia: retos para la promoción de una alimentación saludable

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