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A review of environmental influences on food choices.

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Larson, N; Story, M
Published in: Ann Behav Med
December 2009

BACKGROUND: Diet-related environmental and policy interventions are being advocated at a population level because individual change is more likely to be facilitated and sustained if the environment within which choices are made supports healthful food options. PURPOSE: This study aims to review research that examines factors having an influence on food choices in social environments, physical environments, and macroenvironments. METHODS: A snowball strategy was used to identify relevant peer-reviewed studies and reviews, with a focus on research completed in the US and published within the past 10 years. RESULTS: Research has identified a number of environmental factors associated with dietary intake; however, the majority of completed studies have methodological limitations which limit their credibility to guide interventions and policy changes. CONCLUSIONS: Future research will need to emphasize multilevel investigations, examine how associations vary across population subgroups, develop a standard set of measures for assessing food environments and policies, and improve dietary assessment methodology.

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Ann Behav Med

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1532-4796

Publication Date

December 2009

Volume

38 Suppl 1

Start / End Page

S56 / S73

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Workplace
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Social Values
  • Social Support
  • Social Environment
  • Social Control, Informal
  • Schools
  • Restaurants
  • Public Health
  • Peer Group
 

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Larson, N., & Story, M. (2009). A review of environmental influences on food choices. Ann Behav Med, 38 Suppl 1, S56–S73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9120-9
Larson, Nicole, and Mary Story. “A review of environmental influences on food choices.Ann Behav Med 38 Suppl 1 (December 2009): S56–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9120-9.
Larson N, Story M. A review of environmental influences on food choices. Ann Behav Med. 2009 Dec;38 Suppl 1:S56–73.
Larson, Nicole, and Mary Story. “A review of environmental influences on food choices.Ann Behav Med, vol. 38 Suppl 1, Dec. 2009, pp. S56–73. Pubmed, doi:10.1007/s12160-009-9120-9.
Larson N, Story M. A review of environmental influences on food choices. Ann Behav Med. 2009 Dec;38 Suppl 1:S56–S73.
Journal cover image

Published In

Ann Behav Med

DOI

EISSN

1532-4796

Publication Date

December 2009

Volume

38 Suppl 1

Start / End Page

S56 / S73

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Workplace
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Social Values
  • Social Support
  • Social Environment
  • Social Control, Informal
  • Schools
  • Restaurants
  • Public Health
  • Peer Group