Effect of a health reminder on consumers’ selection of ultra-processed foods in a supermarket

Botelho, Alyne Michelle; Camargo, Anice Milbratz de; Dean, Moira; Fiates, Giovanna Medeiros Rataichesck

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2018.08.017

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“…However, they were still less likely to purchase or eat these products. These results may be due to current consumers' opinions of food currently sold in grocery stores, as consumers report they find it challenging to make healthy food choices (Botelho et al, 2019). Almost half of the participants (cluster 1) in this study indicated they think 3D printed foods are environmentally friendly, sustainable, healthy and that they would be willing to buy 3D printed foods in the future.…”

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confidence: 81%

Consumers’ attitudes towards and acceptance of 3D printed foods in comparison with conventional food products

Manstan

McSweeney

2019

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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Little research currently exists in the literature on consumers' perceptions of 3D printed foods; thus, present research aimed to investigate this topic. Two focus groups (n = 8 and 12) were conducted to identify what consumers believe about 3D food printing. Responses from the focus groups were used to create an online survey investigating consumer attitudes towards 3D printed foods in comparison with conventional foods, as well as consumer beliefs about 3D food printing. Based on the results of the survey, three clusters were identified: the markedly interested cluster (n = 140), moderately interested cluster (n = 98) and the not interested cluster (n = 91). The markedly interested cluster wanted to know more about 3D printed food, and believed it could reduce the cost of food and benefit people in the future. The moderately interested cluster was excited to try printed food. Conversely, the third cluster believed 3D printed foods were unacceptable and not safe to consume.

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Section: Surveymentioning

confidence: 81%

Consumers’ attitudes towards and acceptance of 3D printed foods in comparison with conventional food products

Manstan

McSweeney

2019

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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“…Foods were categorised into one of four groups as (a) unprocessed and minimally processed foods (U/MP); (b) processed culinary ingredients (PCI); (c) processed foods (P); and (d) ultra-processed foods (UP) (Table S1) [5,6]. A decision flowchart specifically developed to guide the categorisation was used [37]. Whenever the flowchart was not applicable, a conservative criterion [38] was applied (i.e., product categorised in the lower degree of processing).…”

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confidence: 99%

Supermarket Circulars Promoting the Sales of ‘Healthy’ Foods: Analysis Based on Degree of Processing

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The health and wellness food sector grew 98% from 2009 to 2014 in Brazil, the world’s fourth-biggest market. The trend has reached supermarket circulars, which recently started to feature whole sections advertising health and wellness-enhancing foods. This study identified food items advertised in circulars’ specific sections of two Brazilian supermarket chains (one regional, one national) during a 10-week period. Foods were classified according to degree of food processing and presence/type of claims on their front-of-pack (FoP) labels. Comparison between groups of Unprocessed/Minimally Processed foods vs. Ultra-processed foods and presence/type of claims employed Pearson chi-square test. From the 434 alleged health and wellness-enhancing foods advertised, around half (51.4%) were classified as Ultra-processed. Presence of reduced and increased nutrient-content claims was significantly higher in labels of Ultra-processed foods. Most frequent claims addressed sugar and fibre content. Brazilian supermarket circulars were found to be promoting the sale of Ultra-processed foods in their health and wellness sections, leading to a situation that can mislead the consumer and bring negative health outcomes.

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“…Early initiatives could include public health programs targeting schoolaged children and their parents, which focus on communicating and raising awareness of the nutritive value (or lack thereof) of various types of western foods compared with traditional foods and improving knowledge and understanding of the individuals' and households' food related behaviour, lifestyles and long-term health outcomes. A recent study has indicated that placing reminders of healthy eating in supermarkets or other modern shopping environments where processed and ultra-processed food sales are heavily promoted may promote healthy choices (62) .…”

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Understanding food westernisation and other contemporary drivers of adult, adolescent and child nutrition quality in urban Vietnam

Umberger¹,

Rupa²,

Zeng³

2020

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To examine the association between consumption of western foods purchased and consumed away from home and measures of nutrition quality: average daily caloric intake and macronutrient (carbohydrates, fat and protein) shares, for urban consumers in Vietnam, a country undergoing economic transition. Design: Cross-sectional observational data were collected using household surveys and 24-h food diaries. Outcome variables were individual average daily caloric intake and shares of calories from macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein. The key explanatory variable was individual daily share of calories from western food purchased and consumed away from home. Ordinary least squares and multivariate regression analyses were used to examine the association between the outcome variables: caloric intake and macronutrient shares and the share of calories from western food consumed away from home. Setting: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Participants: In total, 1685 households and 4997 individuals, including adults (aged $$ \ge $$ 18 years), adolescents (aged 10–17 years) and children (aged 0–9 years). Results: The share of calories from western food away from home was significantly associated with higher caloric intake among male and female adults (P < 0·01), adolescents (P < 0·01) and male children (P < 0·10) and was associated with higher shares of fat for male and female adults (P < 0·01), adolescents (P < 0·01) and male children (P < 0·01). Conclusions: Policymakers must be conscious of the numerous factors associated with poor nutrition quality, especially in younger Vietnamese individuals. Relevant interventions targeting at risk groups are required if nutrition improvement is a long-term goal.

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Effect of a health reminder on consumers’ selection of ultra-processed foods in a supermarket

Cited by 18 publications

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Consumers’ attitudes towards and acceptance of 3D printed foods in comparison with conventional food products

Consumers’ attitudes towards and acceptance of 3D printed foods in comparison with conventional food products

Supermarket Circulars Promoting the Sales of ‘Healthy’ Foods: Analysis Based on Degree of Processing

Understanding food westernisation and other contemporary drivers of adult, adolescent and child nutrition quality in urban Vietnam

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