Food Shopping Perceptions, Behaviors, and Ability to Purchase Healthful Food Items in the Lower Mississippi Delta

McGee, Bernestine B.; Johnson, Glenda S.; Yadrick, M. Kathleen; Richardson, Valerie; Simpson, Pippa; Gossett, Jeffrey M.; Thornton, Alma; Johnson, Crystal; Bogle, Margaret L.

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2010.10.007

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“…Over 40 samples were compared in this review, but these samples were derived from only five papers, as many different definitions of neighbourhood environment were used within included studies . Individuals may purchase foods in areas other than their neighbourhood, which clouds our understanding of the relationship between neighbourhood environment and food intake . There is little consensus as to the best way to define neighbourhood buffers, leading to considerable variation among studies .…”

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Associations between predictors of children's dietary intake and socioeconomic position: a systematic review of the literature

2014

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Socioeconomically disadvantaged children are at higher risk of consuming poor diets, in particular less fruits and vegetables and more non-core foods and sweetened beverages. Currently the drivers of socioeconomically related differences in children's dietary intake are not well understood. This systematic review explored whether dietary predictors vary for children of different socioeconomic circumstances. Seven databases and reference lists of included material were searched for studies investigating predictors of 9-13-year-old children's diet in relation to socioeconomic position. Individual- and population-based cross-sectional, cohort and epidemiological studies published in English and conducted in developed countries were included. Twenty-eight studies were included in this review; most were conducted in Europe (n = 12) or North America (n = 10). The most frequently used indicators of socioeconomic position were parent education and occupation. Predictors of children's dietary intake varied among children of different socioeconomic circumstances. Socioeconomic position was consistently associated with children's nutrition knowledge, parent modelling, home food availability and accessibility. Indeterminate associations with socioeconomic position were observed for parent feeding practices and food environment near school. Differences in the determinants of eating between socioeconomic groups provide a better understanding of the drivers of socioeconomic disparities in dietary intake, and how to develop targeted intervention strategies.

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Associations between predictors of children's dietary intake and socioeconomic position: a systematic review of the literature

2014

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“…Purchasing patterns of low-income families indicate they may purchase fewer fruits and vegetables, foods high in fibre, low in fat, sugar and salt [59,60]. Healthy foods, particularly fruit and vegetables, may be perceived to be more expensive [61] and low-income adults are more likely to report price as a barrier to fruit and vegetable consumption [62,63]. …”

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Describing socioeconomic gradients in children’s diets – does the socioeconomic indicator used matter?

Zarnowiecki

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Parletta

et al. 2014

Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act

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BackgroundChildren of low socioeconomic position (SEP) generally have poorer diets than children of high SEP. However there is no consensus on which SEP variable is most indicative of SEP differences in children’s diets. This study investigated associations between diet and various SEP indicators among children aged 9–13 years.MethodFamilies (n = 625) were recruited from 27 Adelaide primary schools in 2010. Children completed semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires providing intake scores for fruit, vegetables, non-core foods, sweetened drinks, and healthy and unhealthy eating behaviours. Parents reported demographic information by telephone interview. Differences in dietary intake scores were compared across parental education, income, occupation, employment status and home postcode.ResultsAcross most SEP indicators, lower SEP was associated with poorer dietary outcomes, including higher intake of non-core foods and sweetened drinks, and more unhealthy behaviours; and lower intake of fruit and vegetables, and fewer healthy behaviours. The number and type of significant SEP-diet associations differed across SEP indicators and dietary outcomes. Mother’s education appeared most frequently as a predictor of children’s dietary intake, and postcode was the least frequent predictor of children’s dietary intake.ConclusionSocioeconomic gradients in children’s dietary intake varied according to the SEP indicator used, suggesting indicator-specific pathways of influence on children’s dietary intake. Researchers should consider multiple indicators when defining SEP in relation to children’s eating.

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“…Barriers to healthy eating in the MS Delta include cultural norms around eating unhealthy foods, cost [17], and lack of access to fresh produce and healthy foods [18]. A study that included interviews of residents and that evaluated supermarkets, small/medium-sized stores, and convenience stores in the LMD found that limited availability of healthful food and costs influenced purchasing behaviors [18].…”

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“…A study that included interviews of residents and that evaluated supermarkets, small/medium-sized stores, and convenience stores in the LMD found that limited availability of healthful food and costs influenced purchasing behaviors [18]. Data from the national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) III and NHANES 1999-2000 [19] and FOODS 2000 [20] indicated that fruits and vegetables are less available than fats and sweets in the LMD, and cost more per serving in the LMD than in the US overall [21].…”

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Preconception Health of Reproductive Aged Women of the Mississippi River Delta

Bish

Farr

Johnson

et al. 2012

Matern Child Health J

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Optimal preconception health (PCH) may improve maternal and infant outcomes, priority issues in Mississippi (MS). Our study objective was to compare the PCH of women in the MS Delta to other regions. We analyzed Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from 2005, 2007, and 2009, and limited analyses to 171,612 non-pregnant black and white women 18-44 years of age. Region was defined as 14 MS Delta counties (MS Delta), remainder of MS (MS non-Delta), Delta states (LA, AR, TN), and non-Delta US states. We calculated adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) to assess associations between region and 16 indicators of optimal PCH, controlling for demographic characteristics. Healthy PCH factors such as consuming ≥5 fruits and vegetables daily and normal body mass index (18.5 kg/m 2 to <25 kg/m 2 ), respectively, were more prevalent in the MS non-Delta (aPR = 1.3; 95 % CI: 1.0,1.7 and aPR = 1.2; 95 % CI: 1.0,1.4), non-MS Delta (aPR = 1.5; 95 % CI: 1.2,2.0 and aPR = 1.3; 95 % CI: 1.1,1.5) and non-Delta states (aPR = 1.7; 95 % CI: 1.3,2.2 and aPR = 1.4; 95 % CI: 1.2,1.6) compared to the MS Delta. Physical activity levels were higher among non-Delta US states compared to the MS Delta (aPR = 1.3; 95 % CI: 1.1,1.4). Household income and race confounded the associations between region and PCH. Reproductive aged women in the MS Delta had poorer PCH, particularly for physical activity and nutrition, than women in other regions. MS Delta service providers and public health practitioners should consider implementing or enhancing lifestyle, nutrition, and physical activity interventions, with a special focus on reducing income-based and racial disparities.

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Food Shopping Perceptions, Behaviors, and Ability to Purchase Healthful Food Items in the Lower Mississippi Delta

Cited by 20 publications

References 29 publications

Associations between predictors of children's dietary intake and socioeconomic position: a systematic review of the literature

Associations between predictors of children's dietary intake and socioeconomic position: a systematic review of the literature

Describing socioeconomic gradients in children’s diets – does the socioeconomic indicator used matter?

Preconception Health of Reproductive Aged Women of the Mississippi River Delta

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