Interventions to promote healthy eating habits: evaluation and recommendations

Traill, W. Bruce; Shankar, Bhavani; Brambila-Macias, José; Bech‐Larsen, Tino; Aschemann‐Witzel, Jessica; Strand, Mathias; Mazzocchi, Mario; Capacci, Sara; Verbeke, Wim; Pérez-Cueto, Federico J.A.; D'Addesa, D.; Saba, Anna; Turrini, Aida; Niedzwiedzka, Barbara; Kozioł-Kozakowska, Agnieszka; Kijowska, Violetta; Piórecka, Beata; Infantes, M.; Wills, Josephine; Smillie, Laura; Chalot, F.; Lyle, Dominic

doi:10.1111/j.1467-789x.2010.00717.x

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“…Unfortunately, this appears to be untrue [115][116][117]. Primary drivers in food selection are taste, convenience and price [118][119][120][121].…”

Section: Is It Possible To Market Cancerpreventive Foods Such As Brocmentioning

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The potential role of nutritional genomics tools in validating high health foods for cancer control: Broccoli as example

Ferguson

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2011

Molecular Nutrition Food Res

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Nutritional genomics reflects gene/nutrient interactions, utilising high-throughput genomic tools in nutrition research. The field also considers the contribution of individual genotypes to wellness and the risk of chronic disease (nutrigenetics), and how such genetic predisposition may be modified by appropriate diets. For example, high consumption of brassicaceous vegetables, including broccoli, has regularly associated with low cancer risk. Bioactive chemicals in broccoli include glucosinolates, plant pigments including kaempferol, quercetin, lutein and carotenoids, various vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Cancer prevention is hypothesised to act through various mechanisms including modulation of xenobiotic metabolising enzymes, NF-E2 p45-related factor-2 (Nrf2)-mediated stress-response mechanisms, and protection against genomic instability. Broccoli and broccoli extracts also regulate the progression of cancer through anti-inflammatory effects, effects on signal transduction, epigenetic effects and modulation of the colonic microflora. Human intervention studies with broccoli and related foods, using standard biomarker methodologies, reveal part of a complex picture. Nutrigenomic approaches, especially transcriptomics, enable simultaneous study of various signalling pathways and networks. Phenotypic, genetic and/or metabolic stratification may identify individuals most likely to respond positively to foods or diets. Jointly, these technologies can provide proof of human efficacy, and may be essential to ensure effective market transfer and uptake of broccoli and related foods.

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“…Unfortunately, this appears to be untrue [115][116][117]. Primary drivers in food selection are taste, convenience and price [118][119][120][121].…”

Section: Is It Possible To Market Cancerpreventive Foods Such As Brocmentioning

confidence: 97%

The potential role of nutritional genomics tools in validating high health foods for cancer control: Broccoli as example

Ferguson

Schlothauer²

2011

Molecular Nutrition Food Res

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“…Policy makers, scientific researchers, and health-care workers have become increasingly interested in intervention strategies that stimulate healthier and more responsible food-choice behavior [ 8 ], particularly because consuming high quantities of calories through sugar and fat potentially becomes addictive [ 9 , 10 ]. These intervention strategies, when effective, can reduce the burden of obesity and related non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases [ 11 ]. Intervention strategies come in many shapes and forms, varying from public health campaigns to a ban of advertising unhealthy foods to children.…”

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Consumer Acceptance of Population-Level Intervention Strategies for Healthy Food Choices: The Role of Perceived Effectiveness and Perceived Fairness

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The present study investigates acceptance of intervention strategies for low-calorie snack choices that vary regarding the effect they have on consumers’ freedom of choice (providing information, guiding choice through (dis)incentives, and restricting choice). We examine the mediating effects of perceived effectiveness and perceived fairness, and the moderating effects of barriers to choose low-calorie snacks and perceived responsibility for food choice. Data was collected through an online survey, involving three waves that were completed over a seven week timespan. Information was collected on barriers and perceived responsibility, and evaluations of a total of 128 intervention strategies with varying levels of intrusiveness that were further systematically varied in terms of source, location, approach/avoidance, type, and severity. A total of 1173 respondents completed all three waves. We found that the effect of intervention intrusiveness on acceptance was mediated by the perceived personal- and societal effectiveness, and the perceived fairness of interventions. For barriers and perceived responsibility, only main effects on intervention-specific beliefs were found. Government interventions were accepted less than interventions by food manufacturers. In conclusion, the present study shows that acceptance of interventions depends on perceptions of personal- and societal effectiveness and fairness, thereby providing novel starting points for increasing acceptance of both existing and new food choice interventions.

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“…Within the food domain, a number of surveys have found that beliefs about the causes of obesity affect support for obesity prevention policies [16-18]. However, a structured insight into consumers’ perceptions of interventions is lacking [19]. …”

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Understanding consumer acceptance of intervention strategies for healthy food choices: a qualitative study

et al. 2013

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BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity poses a major threat to public health. Intervention strategies for healthy food choices potentially reduce obesity rates. Reviews of the effectiveness of interventions, however, show mixed results. To maximise effectiveness, interventions need to be accepted by consumers. The aim of the present study is to explore consumer acceptance of intervention strategies for low-calorie food choices. Beliefs that are associated with consumer acceptance are identified.MethodsData was collected in the Netherlands in 8 semi-structured interviews and 4 focus group discussions (N = 39). Nine archetypical strategies representing educational, marketing and legal interventions served as reference points. Verbatim transcriptions were coded both inductively and deductively with the framework approach.ResultsWe found that three beliefs are related to consumer acceptance: 1) general beliefs regarding obesity, such as who is responsible for food choice; 2) the perceived effectiveness of interventions; and 3) the perceived fairness of interventions. Furthermore, the different aspects underlying these general and intervention-specific beliefs were identified.ConclusionsGeneral and intervention-specific beliefs are associated with consumer acceptance of interventions for low-calorie food choices. Policymakers in the food domain can use the findings to negotiate the development of interventions and to assess the feasibility of interventions. With respect to future research, we recommend that segments of consumers based on perceptions of intervention strategies are identified.

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Interventions to promote healthy eating habits: evaluation and recommendations

Cited by 21 publications

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The potential role of nutritional genomics tools in validating high health foods for cancer control: Broccoli as example

The potential role of nutritional genomics tools in validating high health foods for cancer control: Broccoli as example

Consumer Acceptance of Population-Level Intervention Strategies for Healthy Food Choices: The Role of Perceived Effectiveness and Perceived Fairness

Understanding consumer acceptance of intervention strategies for healthy food choices: a qualitative study

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