Junk Food Accessibility After 10 Years of a Restrictive Food Environment Zoning Policy Around Schools

Soon, Lindsey; Gilliland, Jason A.; Minaker, Leia M.

doi:10.1080/01944363.2022.2050280

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“…They have developed strong preferences for certain foods. Student diets are characterized by an excessive intake of junk food, such as magi noodles, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, patties, pastries, popcorn, potato chips, carbonated drinks, biscuits, muffins, toast, and chocolates (Soon et al, 2023) Our current study results illustrated that all school students' age ranges between 10:12 years, nearly two-thirds of school students were female, according to their father & mother education, more than two-thirds had "university education" respectively, and the majority of them lived in urban residence.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Consumption Habits of Junk Food among School Students

Gomaa Mohammed,

Abd-Elazim Mohamed,

Abd Elkader Ahmed

2024

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Background:The consumption of junk food has a detrimental impact on the health of school-age children. These children are in the midst of an intricate society experiencing significant transformations. Aim of the study: to assess the nutritional knowledge, attitude, and pattern of junk food consumption's complications \ hazards among school students. Subject and Method: The study was conducted at Omer Ebn Abd-Elaziz Primary School in Beni Suef City; this school is located in the Elramad section beside the Ophthalmology Hospital using the descriptive design on a sample of the fifth and sixth primary stage, numbering 254 students out of 700 students, which is the total number of school students. An interview questionnaire was used to measure Demographic data, students' knowledge, attitude about balance knowledge about balanced food junk food consumption habits, and consumption complications\ hazards of junk food. Results: more than two-thirds of school students (69%) have unsatisfactory knowledge regarding junk & balanced food, nearly three-quarters of school students (74.8%) had a positive attitude toward junk food, and more than one-third had the highest consumption complications \ hazards of junk food. Conclusion and Recommendation: The students studied had low knowledge and a positive attitude toward junk. Also, onethird had the highest consumption of junk food. Promoting student knowledge about junk food and decreasing consumption of junk food is recommended through counseling and educational programs.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Consumption Habits of Junk Food among School Students

Gomaa Mohammed,

Abd-Elazim Mohamed,

Abd Elkader Ahmed

2024

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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“…Takeaway management zones around schools restrict the proliferation of takeaways when implemented and, in doing so, constrain the growth in availability and accessibility of takeaway foods to children and the general population more broadly (Rahilly et al, 2024). Unhealthy food environments may be especially detrimental to children, which strengthens the case for their adoption (Soon et al, 2023). Such policies can serve to disrupt the balance of power that currently favours commercial interests over public health (Chung et al, 2022).…”

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The adoption and implementation of local government planning regulations to manage hot food takeaways near schools in England: A qualitative process evaluation

Hassan,

Thompson,

Adams

et al. 2024

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IntroductionAccess to hot food takeaways, particularly near schools, is of growing concern for policymakers seeking to reduce childhood obesity globally. In England, United Kingdom (UK), local government jurisdictions are implementing planning policies to reduce access by restricting or denying planning permission for new takeaway outlets near schools. We used a qualitative approach to explore local government officers’ perspectives on the barriers to and facilitators of the adoption, implementation, and perceived effectiveness of these policies.MethodsIn 2021-2022, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 29 local planning (‘planners’) and public health government officers from 15 different local authorities across England who adopted a policy to restrict new takeaways. Data were analysed thematically.ResultsParticipants explained that they mostly thought the policies facilitated the refusal of applications for new takeaways near schools. However, participants speculated that businesses identified alternative opportunities to operate including functioning as ‘restaurants’ or within other locations. Effective working relationships between planners and public health officers were important for adoption and implementation, although planning and public health agendas did not always align and there were tensions between economic development and health improvement goals. The policy was adapted to suit local needs and priorities; in some cases, the policy was not used in areas where economic growth was prioritised. Clarity in policy wording and establishing a formal process for implementing policies including a designated individual responsible for checking and reviewing takeaway applications helped ensure consistency and confidence in policy implementation.ConclusionAlthough sometimes challenging, the policies were commonly described as feasible to implement. However, they may not completely prevent new takeaways opening, particularly where takeaways are relied upon to enhance local economies or where takeaway businesses find alternative ways to operate. Nevertheless, the policies can serve to shift the balance of power that currently favours commercial interests over public health priorities.HighlightsPlanning and public health officers struggled to align economic and health agendasPolicy champions helped align agendas and push takeaway management policies forwardPolicies were adapted to avoid use where they negatively impacted economic growthEstablished processes and clearly worded policies facilitated policy implementationThe polices made it easier to deny planning permission for new takeaways

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“…Once that level is fulfilled the next level up is what motivates us, and so on. Maslow identified the first need in his hierarchy of needs as being Physiological needs which are biological requirements for human survival, and they include air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sex, and sleep [30]. If these needs are not satisfied the human body cannot function optimally.…”

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Perspectives on the Village Savings and Loans Association Activities and Household Food Security in Uganda

Ogwal

Obici²,

Mwesigwa³

2022

ARJASS

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The study examined various perspectives on Voluntary Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) activities and household food security in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the effect of VSLA on household food Availability, established the contribution of VSLA on household food Access, and determined the effects of VSLA on household food Stability. The study adopted a literature review approach to collect information. The results suggest a positive relationship between VSLA activities and household food security in Uganda. It further reveals that VSLA activities affect food availability, food accessibility and food stability. It is concluded that if the government of Uganda can improve on the quality of VSLA activities, the level of household food security will improve. This study contributes to the understanding of the association between VSLA activities and household food security in the country. Therefore, for improved household food security, it is encouraged that the leadership of Local Governments focus more attention on mobilising local communities to join VSLA groups so that they can access affordable capital to increase their level of production, which can translate into sustainable household food security in the long run.

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Junk Food Accessibility After 10 Years of a Restrictive Food Environment Zoning Policy Around Schools

Cited by 5 publications

References 63 publications

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Consumption Habits of Junk Food among School Students

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Consumption Habits of Junk Food among School Students

The adoption and implementation of local government planning regulations to manage hot food takeaways near schools in England: A qualitative process evaluation

Perspectives on the Village Savings and Loans Association Activities and Household Food Security in Uganda

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