Parent strategies for expanding food variety: Reflections of 19,239 adults with symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Kyung Kim ◽  
J. Matías Di Martino ◽  
Julia Nicholas ◽  
Alannah Rivera‐Cancel ◽  
Jennifer E. Wildes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Variety

scholarly journals Development of quality index to classify meal healthiness through photos: first step for app of meal assessment using Machine Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josiane Steluti ◽  
Jun Okamoto Junior ◽  
Dirce Maria Lobo Marchioni
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Cooking Method ◽  
Meat Intake ◽  
Significant Agreement ◽  
Meat Substitute ◽  
Meal Quality ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
Index Components

AbstractIntroduction:Currently, there are approximately 84 million smartphones in use in Brazil. The use of this technology facilitates the daily life of the individuals in the personal, social and professional scope. Therefore, we hypothesize that it can be used to assess and improve dietary intake. Thus, we intend to develop an application to assess meal quality from a photo taken by a smartphone, using artificial intelligence. For this, the machine should be trained to recognize which meal is healthy or unhealthy, and, as a first step, a meal quality index is necessary.Objective:This study aims to develop a meal quality index, to be applied to photos of dishes from a main meal.Methods:For the development of the index, it was considered the main recommendations established in the scientific literature and the “Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population”. The index includes nine components: 1- meat intake and/or meat substitute, 2- cooking method, 3- vegetables intake, 4- whole food intake, 5- food variety, 6- ultra-processed food intake, 7- fruits intake, 8- carbohydrates intake, 9- fat recipes and/or food. First, questions were elaborated and scored as 0 point (unhealthy answer) or 1 point (healthy answer). After, the meal photo was classified as “needs improvement” (< 4 points), good (> 5 e < 7 points) and very good (> 8 points). Each photo was assessed by two experts. Then, statistical analyses were performed considering Kappa (k) statistic to evaluate the agreement between the assessments by experts.Results:Data from 154 meal photos were assessed. We analyzed the % of agreement, k-value and significant agreement (p-value) for all index components and final classification, respectively: 1- meat intake and/or meat substitute, 64.94% and k = 0.2759 (p < 0.001); 2- cooking method, 81.82% and k = 0.5915 (p = 0.000); 3- vegetables intake, 77.27% and k = 0.5353 (p = 0.000); 4- whole food intake, 98.05% and k = -0.0087 (p = 0.545); 5- food variety, 79.22% and k = 0.5899 (p = 0.000); 6- ultra processed food intake, 76.62% and k = 0.4515 (p = 0.000); 7- fruits intake, 94.81% and k = 0.8494 (p = 0.000); 8- carbohydrates intake, 65.58% and k = 0.2960 (p = 0.000); 9- fat recipes and/or food, 73.38% and k = 0.4654 (p = 0.000); and final classification, 58.44% and k = 0.3218 (p = 0.000).Conclusion:We verified a moderate and significant agreement for almost all index components using meal photo.

scholarly journals Food intake patterns and cardiovascular disease in different age cohorts: The relevance of food variety

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. e116-e120
Author(s):  
Alexander Dzien ◽  
Hannes Winner ◽  
Engelbert Theurl ◽  
Christine Dzien-Bischinger ◽  
Monika Lechleitner
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Age Cohorts ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
Food Intake Patterns

Food Variety and Dietary Diversity Scores to Understand the Food-Intake Pattern among Selected Malaysian Households

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsul A. Zainal Badari ◽  
Jayashree Arcot ◽  
Sharifah A. Haron ◽  
Laily Paim ◽  
Norhasmah Sulaiman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
Food Intake Pattern

scholarly journals Larger portions make me eat more: Awareness of the external factors that influence food intake

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory S Keenan ◽  
Florence Sheen ◽  
Ashleigh Haynes ◽  
Charlotte Hardman
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Portion ◽  
Increase Food Intake ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
Food Portion Size ◽  
Research Studies

There is consistent evidence that the amount of food people consume can be influenced by external factors, such as food portion size or the amount of food others are eating. However research studies to date have suggested that people are generally unaware of the influence that these external factors have on food intake. In the present research we directly tested whether consumers are aware of how external factors can affect their food intake. In Study 1 we re-analysed data from a study in which an effect of portion size on food intake was observed and post-consumption, participants were asked whether they believed portion size had influenced their food intake. In Study 2 participants were asked to indicate whether several different external factors known to increase food intake would be likely to increase, decrease or have no effect on how much they would eat in hypothetical scenarios. In Study 1, a large proportion of participants (56%) believed that their food intake was influenced by portion size. In Study 2, a large proportion of participants accurately identified that external factors known to affect eating behaviour would be likely to increase their food intake: portion size (73%), social influence (40%), food variety (75%), and distraction (59%). Together these results suggest that consumers show awareness of the influence that external factors have on their food intake.

scholarly journals Food-variety-focused labelling does not increase ideal portion size, expected fullness or snack intake.

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rochelle Embling ◽  
Menna Price ◽  
Michelle LEE ◽  
Laura Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Consumer Research ◽  
Real World ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Food Components ◽  
Real World Setting ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Different Levels

As greater food variety has been shown to increase intake and is associated with a higher BMI, interventions that modify the effects of food variety have implications for combatting obesity. Previous research has shown that labelling a food with ‘high variety’ flavour-specific labels can reduce an individual’s satiation whilst eating. We were interested in whether the effects of ‘variety labelling’ would also be observed on portion size selection and ad libitum food intake. Therefore, two studies were conducted to explore the effects of labelling foods with different levels of variety on ideal portion size, ratings of expected fullness, and actual intake. In Study 1 (N = 294), participants viewed images of a range of foods that were presented with either high variety labels (descriptions of within-food components), low variety labels (general names of food items), or no label. They selected their ideal portion size and rated their expected fullness for each food. In Study 2 (N = 99), they also consumed one of these foods ad libitum. It was hypothesised that foods presented with high variety labels would have an increased ideal portion size, reduced expected fullness, and increased intake compared to foods presented with low variety labels or no label. Our findings failed to support these predictions, and we found no evidence of an effect of variety labelling on ideal portion size, expected fullness or food intake. These findings highlight the importance of considering how consumer research studies translate to a more ‘real world’ setting.

scholarly journals Nutritional status and dietary diversity of pregnant women in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carin Napier ◽  
Kelly Warriner ◽  
Maureen N. Sibiya ◽  
Poovendhree Reddy
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Birth Outcome ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Dietary Reference Intake ◽  
Healthy Pregnancy ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Food Variety

Background: Pregnancy is a critical period during which maternal nutrient intake and nutritional status impact both the mother and the infant. Various factors including good nutrition play a role in a healthy pregnancy outcome. A healthy diet has an important role in the birthweight and well-being of both the mother and the child.Aim: The aim of this descriptive study was to determine the nutritional status and food intake of a group of pregnant women (N = 100) in early pregnancy (up to 24 weeks gestation).Setting: The study took place in a Public Health Care Facility located at Umkhumbane (Mayville) and forms part of the EThekwini district operated by the Provincial and eThekwini Municipality situated in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.Methods: This study utilised a quantitative, descriptive research design and included 100 pregnant women attending a public healthcare clinic in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Consenting women were measured for height and weight to determine body mass index (BMI) as an indicator of nutritional status. Food intake was evaluated through two 24-h dietary recall questionnaires and a food frequency questionnaire. Actual food intake was analysed for nutrient content and compared to the Dietary Reference Intake for women aged 19–30 years. A food variety score and food group diversity score were determined to establish the adequacy of the diet to support the first phase of pregnancy.Results: Except for carbohydrates and vitamin A, all the nutrients consumed by the women were lower than the recommended daily amounts. Fruit and vegetable intake was half of the recommended daily amount and a medium food variety score was observed. A large percentage (55%) of the women had a BMI that fell in the obese category.Conclusion: Although various factors can impact birth outcome, food choices made by women did not reflect the food choices to maintain a healthy pregnancy and contribute to a healthy birth outcome. Nutrition education aimed at girls of childbearing age and pregnant women is important to increase their awareness about a healthy pregnancy and healthy birth outcome.

scholarly journals Consumer perception of food variety in the UK: an exploratory mixed-methods analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rochelle Embling ◽  
Aimee E. Pink ◽  
Michelle D. Lee ◽  
Menna Price ◽  
Laura L. Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Obesogenic Environment ◽  
Multiple Forms ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Increase Food Intake ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background ‘Food variety’ is a key term that is frequently used in dietary guidelines around the world. Consuming a variety of foods – be it within a meal, across meals, or as part of the whole diet – is one factor that has been shown to increase food intake. However, little is known about consumer understanding of variety, and this may be a potential barrier to the success of dietary guidelines in today’s ‘obesogenic’ environment. This research sought to explore 1) consumer recognition of different forms of variety, and 2) consumer definitions of variety. Methods In an online study (N = 240), participants were asked to discuss a range of photographs depicting different forms of variety, and to directly define the term ‘food variety’. They were unaware of the research aim. Results Using a mixed methods approach, directed content analysis of these data showed that individuals referenced multiple forms of variety in the presence of food photographs. However, when asked to define variety, participants tended to only discuss variety in the context of the whole diet. Conclusions These findings emphasise a need to educate consumers about variety to encourage adherence to dietary guidelines and help consumers better manage their own food intake.

Food variety as a quantitative descriptor of food intake

1994 ◽  
Vol 32 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 137-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan M. Hodgson ◽  
Bridget H‐H. Hsu‐Hage ◽  
Mark L. Wahlqvist
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Variety
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