Individual, social–environmental and physical–environmental correlates of diet quality in young adults aged 18–30 years

Sexton-Dhamu, Meaghan J.; Livingstone, Katherine M.; Pendergast, Felicity J.; Worsley, Anthony; McNaughton, Sarah A.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105175

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“…Our findings of no associations with respect to social interaction on food consumed contrasts with a US study that found when meals such as dinner were consumed in the presence of others, they were associated with improved diet quality [ 8 ]. However, our findings are consistent with another Australian study of 18- to 30-year-olds that found social support of friends or family was not associated with diet quality when data were self-reported using an app rather than assessed using wearable cameras [ 23 ]. Social networks may both facilitate and impede healthy eating [ 41 ].…”

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“…An earlier study of young adults in the US identified that consuming home-cooked meals was associated with higher quality diets that were more consistent with dietary guideline recommendations [ 7 ]. Prior Australian studies found that meal preparation was not associated with higher diet quality [ 22 ], while a more recent study found cooking meals that included vegetables increased diet quality [ 23 ]. Home-prepared meals may be lower in overall energy density, saturated fat and sodium when compared with items prepared outside of home [ 5 , 24 ].…”

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The association of social and food preparation location context with the quality of meals and snacks consumed by young adults: findings from the MYMeals wearable camera study

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Purpose This study examined the association of social contexts and food preparation location with the quality of meals and snacks (predominately from the five food groups (FFG) versus discretionary foods) in a sample of young Australian adults (18–30 years old) using wearable camera technology. Methods A sub-sample from the cross-sectional MYMeals study wore a wearable camera that captured images every 30 s for three consecutive days. Eating episodes from 133 participants (55% female) were classified across 4 domains: food quality (observed proportion of FFG and discretionary items), preparation location, social interaction, and screen use. Socio-economic status (SES) was assigned using residential postcode and gender self-reported. Associations of contexts and demographic factors with food quality stratified by meal type were determined using mixed binary logistic regression models. Results Of the 1840 eating episodes identified, 1775 were included in analysis (n = 8 preparation location and n = 57 food components that could not be identified were excluded). Food prepared at home was more likely to be from the FFG at lunch (OR = 4.8 95% CI 2.7–8.6), dinner (OR = 14.8 95% CI 7.6–28.6), and snacks (OR = 3.2 95% CI 2.2–4.8). Participants from higher SES areas were more likely to consume breakfasts (OR = 3.2 95% CI 1.4–7.4) and lunches (OR = 1.9 95% CI 1.0–3.7) predominately from the FFG. Females were more likely to consume lunches (OR = 2.0 95% CI 1.1–3.8) that was largely from the FFG. Social interaction and screen use were not associated with meal or snack quality. Conclusion Wearable cameras have verified the importance of addressing meals and snacks prepared outside of home as an important contributor of discretionary food.

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The association of social and food preparation location context with the quality of meals and snacks consumed by young adults: findings from the MYMeals wearable camera study

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“…Our study found a signi cant association between those who perceived no importance of food stores' proximity to their houses and higher MD adherence level, contrary to previous ndings that reported insigni cant associations of food stores' proximity with fruit/vegetable consumption [32,33], possibly due to either Lebanese neighborhoods being easier to walk around to food stores without public transportation, or the Lebanese's preference to purchase high-quality, nutritious foods even if outside the neighborhood. In addition, our study found that participants who perceived food quality and variety as important in selecting place of food shopping had lower MD adherence level; these associations, however, became insigni cant after controlling for confounders and are consistent with two studies which found no association between perceived store quality and food availability to a healthy eating index [29] after controlling for sociodemographic factors [34].…”

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Individual and food environment determinants of Mediterranean diet adherence among Lebanese adults: a cross-sectional study

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Boumosleh

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Background: Many studies revealed positive health impacts of the Mediterranean diet (MD) especially on metabolic disorders. Conversely, information about determinants of adherence to the MD are limited. This study aims to examine the individual and environmental determinants of MD adherence among adults in Lebanon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out during July 2021 among a convenient sample of 326 Lebanese adults. Data from participants were collected via an online survey developed by study researchers, that is composed of 3 well-structured questionnaires: a) background questionnaire; b) Perceived Nutrition Environment Measures Survey in the Mediterranean Context (NEMS-P-MED), and c) 14-item Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (14-MEDAS). Results: Mean MD score in the total sample was 7.59±2.22, reflecting moderate-to-fair MD adherence. Older age and having a regular routine of physical activity emerged as significant independent determinants of better MD adherence. Equally, availability of whole wheat pasta, rice or flour and fish at home and perceived importance of availability of easy to cook foods at food stores showed significant positive association, while healthy food availability, and in- store characteristics had no association with MD adherence score. Conclusion: Future public health interventions aiming at promoting MD adherence among young adults in Lebanon shall take account of availability of healthy food at home alongside individual factors such as meal preparation skills and regular physical activity.

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“…This study used data from the Measuring Eating in everyday Life Study (MEALS), a cross-sectional study conducted between April 2015 and April 2016 to examine eating patterns in young adults [ 3 , 16 ]. Participants were aged between 18 and 30 years, living in Victoria, Australia.…”

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“…Diets high in energy-dense foods, such as processed meats, as well as high energy sugar-sweetened beverages have been associated with a greater risk of obesity and chronic disease [1]. Young adults often have energy-dense diets due to social norms, a preference for packaged and convenience foods, and low cooking confidence [2][3][4]. Moreover, young adults are the most at-risk age group for weight gain and developing chronic diseases in later life; by 2030, it is predicted that 80% of young Australian adults will have overweight or obesity [5].…”

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Energy-dense dietary patterns high in free sugars and saturated fat and associations with obesity in young adults

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Purpose To derive dietary patterns based on dietary energy density (DED), free sugars, SFA, and fiber and investigate association with odds of overweight/obesity in young adults. Methods Cross-sectional data from 625 young Australian adults (18–30 years) were used. Dietary patterns were derived using reduced rank regression based on dietary data from a smartphone food diary using DED, free sugars, SFA, and fiber density as response variables. Multivariable logistic regression was used to investigate associations between dietary patterns and odds of self-reported overweight/obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2). Results Two dietary patterns were identified (DP1 and DP2). DP-1 was positively correlated with DED, free sugars, and SFA, and inversely correlated with fiber density. It was characterized by higher sugar-sweetened beverages intake and lower vegetable intake, and associated with higher odds of overweight/obesity (OR: 1.22; 95% CI 1.05, 1.42). DP-2 was positively correlated with fiber density and free sugars, and inversely correlated with DED and SFA. It was characterized by higher sugar-sweetened beverages intake and lower non-lean red meat intake, and was not significantly associated with overweight/obesity. Conclusion An energy-dense dietary pattern high in free sugars and SFA and low in fiber was associated with higher odds of obesity in young adults. These findings support dietary interventions that target reductions in energy-dense foods and sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Individual, social–environmental and physical–environmental correlates of diet quality in young adults aged 18–30 years

Cited by 21 publications

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The association of social and food preparation location context with the quality of meals and snacks consumed by young adults: findings from the MYMeals wearable camera study

The association of social and food preparation location context with the quality of meals and snacks consumed by young adults: findings from the MYMeals wearable camera study

Individual and food environment determinants of Mediterranean diet adherence among Lebanese adults: a cross-sectional study

Energy-dense dietary patterns high in free sugars and saturated fat and associations with obesity in young adults

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