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Foods and Beverages Available at SNAP-Authorized Drugstores in Sections of North Carolina.

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Racine, EF; Kennedy, A; Batada, A; Story, M
Published in: J Nutr Educ Behav
September 2017

OBJECTIVE: To assess healthy food availability in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-authorized drugstores by store chain and neighborhood income level in 3 regions of North Carolina. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, descriptive study. SETTING: Twenty-five counties in North Carolina. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 108 drugstores (36 CVS Health, 36 Rite Aid, and 36 Walgreens). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Fifty foods and beverages offered at drugstores, categorized as healthier and less healthy. ANALYSIS: Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to test differences in the availability of foods and beverages by chain and neighborhood income. RESULTS: Of the 50 foods/beverages observed, 11 were available at all drugstores. Three of the 36 (8%) healthier items were available at all stores (100% fruit juice, water, and high-fiber cereal) whereas 8 of the 14 less healthy items (57%) were available at all stores (chips, sports drinks, energy drinks, regular soda, diet soda, sugar-sweetened beverages, beer, and wine). Only 3% of drugstores offered fresh vegetables and 4% offered fresh fruits. Less than 20% offered frozen chicken or beef. For 36 healthier foods, 11 differed by chain (28%); for less healthy foods 2 of 14 differed by chain (7%). Foods and beverages offered did not vary by neighborhood income. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Although drugstores offer some healthier items, few offer fresh produce. As the drugstore industry changes, it is important for the nutrition community to study the impact of these changes on food purchasing behavior and ultimately health.

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J Nutr Educ Behav

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EISSN

1878-2620

Publication Date

September 2017

Volume

49

Issue

8

Start / End Page

674 / 683.e1

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Vegetables
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • North Carolina
  • Humans
  • Fruit
  • Food Supply
  • Food Assistance
  • Food
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
 

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Racine, E. F., Kennedy, A., Batada, A., & Story, M. (2017). Foods and Beverages Available at SNAP-Authorized Drugstores in Sections of North Carolina. J Nutr Educ Behav, 49(8), 674-683.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.360
Racine, Elizabeth F., Ashley Kennedy, Ameena Batada, and Mary Story. “Foods and Beverages Available at SNAP-Authorized Drugstores in Sections of North Carolina.J Nutr Educ Behav 49, no. 8 (September 2017): 674-683.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.360.
Racine EF, Kennedy A, Batada A, Story M. Foods and Beverages Available at SNAP-Authorized Drugstores in Sections of North Carolina. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2017 Sep;49(8):674-683.e1.
Racine, Elizabeth F., et al. “Foods and Beverages Available at SNAP-Authorized Drugstores in Sections of North Carolina.J Nutr Educ Behav, vol. 49, no. 8, Sept. 2017, pp. 674-683.e1. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.360.
Racine EF, Kennedy A, Batada A, Story M. Foods and Beverages Available at SNAP-Authorized Drugstores in Sections of North Carolina. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2017 Sep;49(8):674-683.e1.
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Published In

J Nutr Educ Behav

DOI

EISSN

1878-2620

Publication Date

September 2017

Volume

49

Issue

8

Start / End Page

674 / 683.e1

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Vegetables
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • North Carolina
  • Humans
  • Fruit
  • Food Supply
  • Food Assistance
  • Food
  • Cross-Sectional Studies