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Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1/2009

01-12-2009 | Original Article

A Review of Environmental Influences on Food Choices

Authors: Nicole Larson, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., Mary Story, Ph.D., R.D.

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Special Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

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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Metadata
Title
A Review of Environmental Influences on Food Choices
Authors
Nicole Larson, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.
Mary Story, Ph.D., R.D.
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue Special Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9120-9

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