The “School Foodshed”: schools and fast-food outlets in a London borough

Caraher, Martin; Lloyd, Sue; Madelin, Tim

doi:10.1108/bfj-02-2012-0042

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“…Most of the children (80%) purchased sports drinks in local shops, once again highlighting the influence of stores surrounding the school fringe in the availability of "less healthy" foods and beverages, including sports drinks -often available at value prices 34,35 . Indeed, price itself was the third most recorded reason for purchase.…”

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“…Of concern, 26% and 6% of children cited leisure centres and schools as purchase sources. In the UK in recent years holistic food and health policies 35,36 have come to the fore, where local government, health and third sector agencies work together to address food, health and exercise. These can involve whole school approaches to food and health and the promotion of healthier choices in leisure centres 37 .…”

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A survey of sports drinks consumption among adolescents

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A survey of sports drinks consumption among adolescents

2016

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“…Similarly, a study of food purchases among children during the school day found that although students frequented fast-food restaurants their purchases were most often snack items such as ice cream, canned drinks and chips. 27 In that study, older children (14 years of age) were found to be purchasing more meal-based items in comparison with younger students. This possibly highlights a key characteristic of how children in the pre-adolescent age group interact with their FE and the importance of research and interventions targeted specifically to this age group.…”

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An examination of the roles played by early adolescent children in interactions with their local food environment

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Schaefer

Ridalls

2016

Can J Public Health

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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine how pre-and early adolescent (10-14 years old) children from a wide range of neighbourhoods interact with their local food environment (FE), with a focus on the foods and food sources they access and their locations. Children in this age group are developing independence and mobility within (and beyond) their home neighbourhoods but are somewhat geographically bound as they cannot yet drive.METHODS: This research consists of qualitative interviews with 31 children (15 males, 16 females) aged 10-14 years living in socio-economically diverse neighbourhoods across Saskatoon, SK. A thematic analysis was conducted.RESULTS: Children's descriptions of what constitutes their neighbourhood FE were varied, ranging from a couple of city blocks to several kilometres from home. Children were familiar with the types of establishment that sell food within their perceived neighbourhood. When children purchased their own food they most frequently cited buying snacks such as ice cream, candy and slushes, and the majority of these purchases were made in convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores. Few children reported frequenting fast-food or other restaurants without adults, and when they did it was usually to buy snacks such as French fries and ice cream rather than meals. CONCLUSIONS:Our results highlight the importance of interventions targeted to this age group, in which personal food choices were reported almost exclusively as being energy-but not nutrient-dense snack foods.KEY WORDS: Children; environment; diet; food and nutrition; eating La traduction du résumé se trouve à la fin de l'article.

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“…In the UK, despite reformulation programmes dating back to 2006, the average amount of salt consumed by the population is still too high—8 g/day rather than the recommended 6 g/day for adults 2. Some communities are also more likely to consume higher levels of salt, especially people living in more deprived localities,3 where fast food enterprises tend to congregate 45…”

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