Awareness and use of MyPlate Guidelines in Making Food Choices

Uruakpa, F.O.; Moeckly, B.G.; Fulford, Laurence; Hollister, Matissa; Kim, S.

doi:10.1016/j.profoo.2013.04.026

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“…A full review of these articles resulted in the additional elimination of 1 article not originating in the United States and 5 articles presenting adherence to or intake values for food groups other than those dictated by the US Department of Agriculture nutrition guides. Thus, 31 articles were included in the final sample, including 22 studies that examined adherence to federal dietary guidance (Table ), 6 that examined knowledge of federal dietary guidance (Table ), and 3 that examined both adherence to and knowledge of federal dietary guidance (Table ) …”

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“…For studies examining adherence to nutrition guides, most used a 24‐hour dietary recall (n = 8) or a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) (n = 10) . All studies examining knowledge of nutrition guides (n = 9) used a questionnaire or a survey regarding knowledge, behaviors, or attitudes . Two studies sampled questions from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2006 questionnaire, and 7 studies used unique surveys, 2 of which were tested for validity and reliability .…”

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“…All studies examining knowledge of nutrition guides (n = 9) used a questionnaire or a survey regarding knowledge, behaviors, or attitudes . Two studies sampled questions from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2006 questionnaire, and 7 studies used unique surveys, 2 of which were tested for validity and reliability . Three studies examining knowledge also used an FFQ to test dietary intake …”

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confidence: 99%

“…All studies (n = 31) reported descriptive statistics, including the mean number of servings of each food group consumed by participants, the percentage of participants meeting minimum food group serving recommendations, and/or the percentage of participants with knowledge of nutrition guides . In addition, some studies made comparisons between participant groups based on age, sex, and ethnicity or race …”

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“…Six studies examined knowledge of the Food Guide Pyramid, MyPyramid, MyPlate, the 5‐a‐Day program, DGA 2005, or a combination of the above . All studies except 1 (average age, 17.5 years) sampled adult participants.…”

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Recent population adherence to and knowledge of United States federal nutrition guides, 1992-2013: a systematic review

Haack

Byker

2014

Nutr Rev

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans dictates the federal nutrition programs, policies, and recommendations of the United States. Corresponding nutrition guides have been established to help educate the public about the dietary intake patterns recommended in these guidelines as well as to ameliorate the US obesity epidemic and its health-related outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize population adherence to and knowledge of these guiding US nutrition guides issued since 1992, including the Food Guide Pyramid, MyPyramid, and MyPlate. Of the 31 studies included in the review, 22 examined adherence, 6 examined knowledge, and 3 examined both adherence and knowledge. Across studies, adherence to nutrition guides was low, with participants consuming inadequate levels of fruit, vegetables, and dairy in particular. Knowledge of nutrition guides increased over time since publication and decreased with age of the participants. An association between knowledge of and adherence to nutrition guides was not found. Disparities in knowledge and adherence existed across demographic groups. Based on these findings, it is suggested that federal dietary guidance can be strengthened by increasing dissemination of nutrition guides to the public and tailoring promotional activities to specific demographic and socioeconomic groups.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Recent population adherence to and knowledge of United States federal nutrition guides, 1992-2013: a systematic review

Haack

Byker

2014

Nutr Rev

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A call to action in review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Impacts of conflicting nutrition information: A mixed methods study

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Lee

Rutherford

et al. 2023

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issues AddressedThe overabundance of conflicting nutrition information (CNI) and accompanying confusion and backlash are a public health concern; however, the complexity of responses to CNI has yet to be explored. The following mixed methods study brings depth to the perceptions and behavioural responses to CNI among Australian millennials to better inform successful nutrition guidelines.MethodsAn explanatory sequential mixed methods design explored the cognitive and behavioural responses to CNI in Australian millennials. Cross‐sectional data (n = 204) on CNI exposure, confusion, and backlash was analysed via multivariate ordinal logistic regression. The qualitative phase thematically analysed 18 semi‐structured interviews on experiences with and responses to CNI.ResultsExposure to CNI via social media was positively associated with confusion. Nutrition confusion was positively associated with backlash. Qualitative analysis confirmed social media as a frequent, yet sometimes trusted, source of CNI. In addition, participants revealed using various methods to alleviate backlash while also relying heavily on traditional nutrition information (TNI) to inform dietary choices.ConclusionsThe methods to alleviate nutrition backlash provide new and innovative ways to tailor nutrition messages for maximum impact. Nutrition promotion initiatives and dietary guidelines should consider the complexity of responses to CNI and modernise interventions across mediums, including social media, with clear and attractive dietary recommendations.So What?Results can inform the drafting of the new Australian Dietary Guidelines in 2023 and how they are promoted to the community on an ongoing basis.

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