scholarly journals Intended and Unintended Consequences of a Community-Based Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Dietary Intervention on the Flathead Reservation of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selena Ahmed ◽  
Virgil Dupuis ◽  
Michael Tyron ◽  
MaryAnn Running Crane ◽  
Teresa Garvin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Flathead Reservation

scholarly journals Implementing Population-wide Mass Media Campaigns: Key Driving Factors to Meet Global Recommendations on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirinya Phulkerd ◽  
Sasinee Thapsuwan ◽  
Aphichat Chamratrithirong ◽  
Rossarin Soottipong Gray ◽  
Umaporn Pattaravanich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Thai Population ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Recommended Level

Abstract Background While the influence of implementation of mass media and community-based campaigns has been evident elsewhere, this information has been notably absent in Thailand. This study aimed to investigate the association between implementation of mass media campaigns (MMC) and community-based campaigns (CBC) for increased fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption to meet the global recommended level in the Thai population. Methods The sample was obtained from a nationally-representative, longitudinal household survey of the Thai population, Wave1 (2018) and Wave2 (2019). The study applied a multi-stage sampling design to obtain a sample of persons age 15 years or older. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 3,010 respondents who successfully participated in both Wave1 and Wave2 surveys. Information on FV consumption, exposure to Government MMC, ThaiHealth MMC including social marketing (MMSMC) and CBC, and sociodemographic characteristics were collected. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the association between implementation of those campaigns and increased FV consumption compared to the recommended level. Results Of the total respondents, only 11.3% had higher FV consumption and also met the minimum requirement. Respondents who lived in rural areas, were farmers, and grew FV at home had the highest probability of increased FV consumption. Exposure to the MMC and CBC was also associated with an increase in FV consumption. Above all, those who had exposure to the MMSMC, who reported either having high level of perception (OR=1.832, 95% CI 1.259-2.666) or ever heard or seen (OR=1.770, 95% CI 1.264-2.479) or heard and seen (OR=1.698, 95% CI 1.131-2.550) campaign information were more likely to have a substantial increase in FV consumption and meeting/exceeding the recommended level than those who were not exposed to these campaigns. Other associated factors include education, occupation and physical activity. Conclusions Implementation of MMSMC can help the population meet the global recommended level of FV consumption. MMC and CBC should also be promoted together with support systems to increase their intensity to a level that can increase population FV consumption to meet the recommended level. Sociodemographic characteristics should be taken into account, and targeted media is needed to effectively reach specific sub-groups of the population.

scholarly journals Development of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging to preserve fresh fruit and vegetable quality after harvest/Envasado em atmósfera modificada y películas perforadas para preservar la calidad de frutas y verduras frescas después de su cosecha

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 339-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.A.R. Oliveira ◽  
S.C. Fonseca ◽  
J.C. Oliveira ◽  
J.K. Brecht ◽  
K.V. Chau
Keyword(s):  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
Vegetable Quality

The use of perforations as a means of obtaining large size containers suitable for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) would greatly enhance the applicability of this technology for storage and distribution of fresh and minimally processed products. General concepts of MAP, and advantages and drawbacks of using perforations to achieve it are discussed. Products for which perforated packages can be used are listed. The variables that affect this type of package are presented and the methodology for designing an adequate package is described and illustrated with the case study of shredded cabbage.

scholarly journals Erratum to: Quality Changes and Shelf-Life Prediction of a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Purple Smoothie

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1905-1906
Author(s):  
Gerardo A. González-Tejedor ◽  
Ginés Benito Martínez-Hernández ◽  
Alberto Garre ◽  
Jose A. Egea ◽  
Pablo S. Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Quality Changes ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Shelf Life Prediction

Abstract MP063: The Effects of Lifestyle Interventions on Fruit and Vegetable Intake Assessed by Serum Carotenoids and Self-Report: Results from the PREMIER Trial

Circulation ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessie Parker ◽  
Liwei Chen ◽  
Diane C Mitchell ◽  
Hsin-Chieh Yeh ◽  
Cheryl Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Roc Curves ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Serum Carotenoids ◽  
Time Point

Background Trials that attempt to increase fruit and vegetable (F/V) intake commonly rely on self-reported dietary intake data that are prone to bias. Our primary objective was to assess the magnitude of the effect of a dietary intervention on F/V consumption, using two different measures: serum carotenoids and 24-hour dietary recall. A secondary goal was to explore the use of serum carotenoid levels as an indicator of F/V consumption. Methods Three intervention groups in the PREMIER trial (n=554) consisted of an Advice Only control group, an Established group that received counseling on weight loss, physical activity and sodium reduction (but no advice on F/V intake), and an Established +DASH group that also received counseling on the DASH diet (with advice to increase F/V intake). Self-reported F/V consumption was measured via two 24-hour dietary recalls administered at baseline, 6- and 18-months. Serum carotenoids were collected via fasting blood samples at each time point. Linear mixed models were used to examine the relationship between intervention assignment and F/V consumption. Pearson correlation and ROC curves informed the secondary objective. Results Compared to the control group, F/V consumption was highest in the Established+DASH group measured by recall (2.95 servings greater, 95% CI 2.43 to 3.47) and serum carotenoids (20.51 ug/dl greater, 95% CI 12.72 to 28.29). However, only 34% (57/167) of the Established+DASH group met the recommended level of 9 servings of F/V per day at 6 months. F/V intake and serum carotenoid levels were similarly and modestly correlated across each time point, ranging from .34 to .42. ROC curves indicated poor or fair performance of carotenoids as indicators of adequate F/V consumption. The area under the curve (AUC) was .692 for 5 servings of F/V, and .697 for 9 servings. Conclusions The PREMIER dietary intervention was successful in increasing F/V consumption as measured by serum carotenoids or self-report, but only a minority of study participants achieved recommended levels. Table 1. Mean fruit and vegetable consumption over study duration, by intervention assignment Intervention Assignment Advice Only (n 1 =186) Established (n=185) Established +DASH (n=183) p-value 2 24-Hour Recall (servings/day: mean, SD) 18 months 4.6 (2.7) 4.8 (2.5) 7.5 (3.5) <.001 Total Carotenoid Levels 3 (ug/dl: mean, SD) 18 months 61.1 (37.0) 63.8 (38.3) 79.8 (49.2) <.001 Total Carotenoid Levels+Lycopene, (ug/dl: mean, SD) 18 months 85.4 (41.3) 85.3 (40.1) 102.3 (51.4) <.001 1 Sample sizes are from baseline visit 2 P-values correspond to difference in mean values across intervention groups 3 Total carotenoids defined as the sum of -carotene, -carotene, -cryptoxanthin and lutein/zeaxanthin

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