From corn to popcorn? Urbanization and dietary change: Evidence from rural-urban migrants in Tanzania

Cockx, Lara; Colen, Liesbeth; Weerdt, Joachim De

doi:10.1016/j.worlddev.2018.04.018

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“…Of the sixteen studies on dietary behaviour, six were from South Africa (23,24,(34)(35)(36)(37) , four from Ghana (19,(38)(39)(40) and two from Burkina Faso (17,41) . Four studies were from Kenya (26) , Tanzania (21) , Senegal (25) and Cameroon (20) . Studies on PA were from South Africa (23,37,(42)(43)(44)(45)(46) , Nigeria (47,48) and Cameroon (20) .…”

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“…The determinants identified for both behaviours included factors that cut across all the five levels of the socio-ecological framework (49) (Figs 2 and 3). Dietary behaviours studied included: food purchasing (40) , food choice (24,26,34,37,39) , healthy eating (20,23,25,38) , food environment characteristics (19) , nutrition knowledge (35,36) and dietary diversity and pattern (17,21,41) .…”

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“…Food attitude. Ten studies reported attitude to be a determinant of dietary behaviours (20,21,23,24,26,34,(36)(37)(38)(39) . All studies reported a positive attitude towards energy-dense diets that are rich in sugar, salt or fat (unhealthy).…”

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“…Projections show that the 2018-2030 WHO global action plan on physical activity (PA) target (a 15 % relative reduction in insufficient PA) cannot be met (16) . Dietary patterns observed among populations of urban low-/middle-income countries show poor alignment with current recommendations (17)(18)(19)(20)(21) .…”

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Determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

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Abstract Urban sub-Saharan Africa is in a nutrition transition shifting towards consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor diets and decreasing physical activity. Determinants of nutrition transition in sub-Saharan Africa are presently not well understood. The objective of this review was to synthesise available data on determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban sub-Saharan Africa according to the socio-ecological framework. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and bibliographies of included articles for qualitative, observational and randomised controlled studies published in English from January 2000 to September 2018. Studies conducted within general populations of women aged 18–49 years were included. Searches were according to a predefined protocol published on PROSPERO (ID = CRD42018108532). Two reviewers independently screened identified studies. From a total of 9853 unique references, twenty-three studies were retained and were mainly from South and West Africa. No rigorous designed quantitative study was identified. Hence, data synthesis was narrative. Notable determinants of dietary behaviour included: convenience, finances, social network, food skills and knowledge gaps, food deserts and culture. Cultural beliefs include strong relationship between high social status and weight gain, energy-dense confectionery, salt or fat-rich foods. Physical activity is influenced by the fast-changing transport environment and cultural beliefs which instigate unfavourable gender stereotypes. Studies with rigorous qualitative and quantitative designs are required to validate and develop the proposed frameworks further, especially within East Africa. Nevertheless, available insights suggest a need for comprehensive skill-based interventions focusing on socio-cultural misconceptions and financial limitations.

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“…However, there is little systematic research on the effect of migration on diets. An exception is Cockx et al (2018), who show that in Tanzania individuals who move to urban areas consume more processed foods and with less micronutrient density than they did prior to migration. Fourth, the role of international trade in the food system varies substantially across countries; nudging a food system towards healthier diets along some dimensions might lead to changes in the trade balance, with potential further macroeconomic implications.…”

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Food system innovations for healthier diets in low and middle-income countries

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Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal‐source foods in Tanzania

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Animal-source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients in many developing countries. However, there is limited information on the demand for ASF and the factors influencing their consumption. This study assessed spatial and temporal patterns of ASF consumption in Tanzania using data from a nationally representative household survey. Price and expenditure elasticities of ASF demand were estimated by applying a censored Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS) model. Results showed a 30% increase in weekly household expenditure on ASF from USD 3.02 in 2008 to USD 3.94 in 2014. The likelihood of a household purchasing ASF was 4.5 percentage points higher in urban compared to rural areas. With the exception of dried fish, the expenditure elasticity of ASF demand was positive and statistically significant. Expenditure and own-price elasticities were largest for chicken and lowest for dried fish. The responsiveness of ASF demand to ownprice changes was higher in rural than urban areas in all cases. The findings imply that public policies that either raise household incomes or lower ASF prices have the potential to increase the consumption of ASF and

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From corn to popcorn? Urbanization and dietary change: Evidence from rural-urban migrants in Tanzania

Cited by 99 publications

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Determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Food system innovations for healthier diets in low and middle-income countries

Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal‐source foods in Tanzania

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