Food Purchasing From Farmers’ Markets and Community-Supported Agriculture Is Associated With Reduced Weight and Better Diets in a Population-Based Sample

Minaker, Leia M.; Raine, Kim D.; Fisher, Pat; Thompson, Mary E.; Loon, Josh van; Frank, Lawrence D.

doi:10.1080/19320248.2014.898175

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“…This is more or less in line with existing literature on AFNs, where knowledge acquisition in the domain of food, especially nutrition and behavioural changes regarding cooking and food consumption, is one of the most frequently explored issues. Studies on CSA primarily explore increased consumption of fruit and vegetables (J. N. Minaker et al, 2014;Wilkins et al, 2015), changes in cooking practices or the frequency of eating out (Andreatta et al, 2008;Curtis et al, 2013), and learning about seasonal crops (Wilkins et al, 2015). Some studies were unable to confirm the hypothesis that CSA participation leads to healthier food consumption habits (Gorland, 2002;Quandt et al, 2013).…”

Section: Consumers' Learning In Afnsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of consumer-producer interactions in alternative food networks on consumers’ learning about food and agriculture

Opitz

Specht

Piorr

et al. 2017

Moravian Geographical Reports

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In the recent literature, Alternative Food Networks (AFN) topics of consumer-producer interactions (CPI). The present study aims (1) to develop an analytical framework relying on six CPI domains and (2) to apply it to investigate CPI effects on consumers' learning about and appreciation of agriculture. We conducted 26 guided interviews with consumers and producers of the three most frequent AFN types in Germany: community-supported agriculture (CSA), food coops, and self-harvest gardens. The results show that AFN participation enhances consumers' learning about food (seasonality, cooking/nutrition, housekeeping aspects) and agricultural production (farmers' perspectives, cultivation). Our results show that consumer's learning is influenced by certain CPI domains

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Section: Consumers' Learning In Afnsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In several studies, effects of AFN participation such as healthier diets or changes in nutrition (Andreatta et al, 2008;J. N. Cohen et al, 2012;Minaker et al, 2014;Wilkins et al, 2015) or effects on farm income (Galt, 2013;McIlvaine-Newsad et al, 2004;Oberholtzer, 2004;Tegtmeier and Duffy, 2005) have been investigated.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of consumer-producer interactions in alternative food networks on consumers’ learning about food and agriculture

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Specht

Piorr

et al. 2017

Moravian Geographical Reports

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“…CSA members report that participation leads to an increase in the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables their households eat [29, 30, 32–35], an increase in meals consumed at home [33, 34], and a decrease in meals consumed away from home [29, 32, 34]. In a large cross-sectional study in Canada, buying from CSAs was associated with better diet quality and lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference [36]. However, few empirical studies of the impact of CSAs on dietary outcomes have used well-established measures such as 24-h dietary recalls and validated food frequency questionnaires [33, 35, 37].…”

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Farm Fresh Foods for Healthy Kids (F3HK): An innovative community supported agriculture intervention to prevent childhood obesity in low-income families and strengthen local agricultural economies

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BackgroundChildhood obesity persists in the United States and is associated with serious health problems. Higher rates of obesity among children from disadvantaged households may be, in part, attributable to disparities in access to healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. Community supported agriculture can improve access to and consumption of fresh produce, but the upfront payment structure, logistical barriers, and unfamiliarity with produce items may inhibit participation by low-income families. The aim of this project is to assess the impact of subsidized, or “cost-offset,” community supported agriculture participation coupled with tailored nutrition education for low-income families with children.Methods/designThe Farm Fresh Foods for Healthy Kids community-based, randomized intervention trial will build on formative and longitudinal research to examine the impact of cost-offset community supported agriculture on diet and other health behaviors as well as the economic impacts on local economies. The intervention will involve reduced-price community supported agriculture shares which can be paid for on a weekly basis, nine skill-based and seasonally-tailored healthy eating classes, and the provision of basic kitchen tools. Low income families with at least one child aged 2–12 years will be recruited to join existing community supported agriculture programs in New York, North Carolina, Vermont, and Washington. In each program, families will be randomized 1:1 to intervention or delayed intervention groups. Data will be collected at baseline, and in the fall and spring for 3 years. The primary outcomes are children’s intake of fruits and vegetables and foods high in sugar and/or (solid) fat, as well as diet quality; secondary outcomes include physical, behavioral, psychosocial, and environmental variables. Cost-effectiveness and economic impact at the farm and community levels also will be assessed.DiscussionThis integrated project will provide important information and contribute to the evidence base regarding the use of local agricultural interventions to improve children’s dietary behaviors and weight maintenance. Findings also will inform the development of a toolkit for farmers and education modules related to local food system innovations for undergraduate and graduate students.Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02770196. Registered 5 April 2016. Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4202-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Joining an AFN-and particularly a CSAforces members to change their food processing, meal preparation practices, eating or cooking habits (see Cohen et al, 2012;Izumi et al, 2018;Minaker et al, 2014;Rossi et al, 2017;Russell & Zepeda, 2008;Vasquez et al, 2017;Wharton et al, 2015). Joining an AFN-and particularly a CSAforces members to change their food processing, meal preparation practices, eating or cooking habits (see Cohen et al, 2012;Izumi et al, 2018;Minaker et al, 2014;Rossi et al, 2017;Russell & Zepeda, 2008;Vasquez et al, 2017;Wharton et al, 2015).…”

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“…Joining an AFN-and particularly a CSAforces members to change their food processing, meal preparation practices, eating or cooking habits (see Cohen et al, 2012;Izumi et al, 2018;Minaker et al, 2014;Rossi et al, 2017;Russell & Zepeda, 2008;Vasquez et al, 2017;Wharton et al, 2015). Thus, there is a higher fundamental vegetable consumption than they would otherwise attempt (Cohen et al, 2012;Minaker et al, 2014). Thus, there is a higher fundamental vegetable consumption than they would otherwise attempt (Cohen et al, 2012;Minaker et al, 2014).…”

Section: Theore Ti C Al Backg Roundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Community supported agriculture membership: The benefits of spousal involvement

Birtalan

Neulinger

Rácz

et al. 2020

Int J Consumer Studies

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Fresh vegetables originating from alternative food networks (AFNs) are an increasingly popular choice all over the world. Being part of an AFN frequently redefines consumption and participation of family members in food‐related activities. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a type of AFN, providing increased access to produce in a form of risk‐sharing model between farmers and consumers, which at the same time influences organization of household resources. Thus, not only the given member of a CSA, but also his/her spousal activities in household processes should be taken in account. It is clear that entering into CSA significantly affects lifestyles and frequently requires a great deal of adaptation, possibly leading to a crisis of whether to stay within the CSA or cease membership. The objective of this study was to reveal how spouses influence CSA membership. Using an explorative design, this study has identified three emerging patterns of spousal influence: coherent, integrative and neutral/antagonistic. The spousal influence on CSA membership may represent partner activities regarding food issues but also has an effect on food preparation and culinary choices at home. Our findings suggest that membership in CSA presents challenges and thus spousal support is crucial in the long term. As a consequence, spousal influence should be examined in relation to CSA participation. Inconveniences associated with CSA membership could be avoided by providing more information about the importance of spousal support.

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Food Purchasing From Farmers’ Markets and Community-Supported Agriculture Is Associated With Reduced Weight and Better Diets in a Population-Based Sample

Cited by 40 publications

References 14 publications

Effects of consumer-producer interactions in alternative food networks on consumers’ learning about food and agriculture

Effects of consumer-producer interactions in alternative food networks on consumers’ learning about food and agriculture

Farm Fresh Foods for Healthy Kids (F3HK): An innovative community supported agriculture intervention to prevent childhood obesity in low-income families and strengthen local agricultural economies

Community supported agriculture membership: The benefits of spousal involvement

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