scholarly journals Associations between Food Policy Councils and Policies That Support Healthy Food Access: A National Survey of Community Policy Supports

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 683
Author(s):  
Samantha J. Lange ◽  
Larissa Calancie ◽  
Stephen J. Onufrak ◽  
Katherine T. Reddy ◽  
Anne Palmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Policy Councils ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Healthy Food Access

Food policy councils (FPCs) are one form of community coalition that aims to address challenges to local food systems and enhance availability, accessibility, and affordability of healthy foods for local residents. We used data from the 2014 National Survey of Community-Based Policy and Environmental Supports for Healthy Eating and Active Living, a nationally representative survey of US municipalities (n = 2029), to examine the prevalence of FPCs and cross-sectional associations between FPCs and four types of supports for healthy food access (approaches to help food stores, practices to support farmers markets, transportation-related supports, and community planning documents). Overall, 7.7% of municipalities reported having a local or regional FPC. FPCs were more commonly reported among larger municipalities with ≥50,000 people (29.2%, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 21.6, 36.8) and western region municipalities (13.2%, 95% CI: 9.6, 16.8). After multivariable adjustment, municipalities with FPCs had significantly higher odds of having all four types of supports, compared to those without FPCs (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) range: 2.4–3.4). Among municipalities with FPCs (n = 156), 41% reported having a local government employee or elected official as a member, and 46% had a designated health or public health representative. Although FPCs were uncommon, municipalities that reported having a local or regional FPC were more likely to report having supports for healthy food access for their residents.

scholarly journals Association Between Municipal Food Policy Councils and Local Policies that Support Healthy Eating: A National Survey of Community Policy Supports

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 222-222
Author(s):  
Samantha Lange ◽  
Larissa Calancie ◽  
Stephen Onufrak ◽  
Katherine Reddy ◽  
Anne Palmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Ethnic Composition ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Food Policy Councils ◽  
Healthy Food Access

Abstract Objectives Community efforts to improve access to nutritious foods are one strategy to reduce food insecurity, promote healthy eating, and prevent diet-related chronic diseases. Food policy councils (FPCs) can facilitate relationships between food systems players and implementation of local policy efforts to increase access to healthier foods. This study examined associations between FPCs with local policy supports for healthy food access. Methods We used data from CDC's 2014 National Survey of Community-Based Policy and Environmental Supports for Healthy Eating and Active Living, a nationally representative survey of U.S. municipalities with population ≥1000 (n = 2029). We calculated the prevalence of FPCs, overall and by municipal characteristics including population size, census region, rural/urban status, poverty prevalence, median education level, and racial/ethnic composition. We used multivariable logistic regression to examine cross-sectional associations between FPCs and four types of supports for healthy food access (approaches to help open or improve food stores; practices to support farmers markets; transportation-related supports; and community planning documents). Results Overall, 7.6% of municipalities reported having a local or regional FPC. FPCs were reported more frequently among larger municipalities with ≥50,000 people (29.2%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 21.6–36.8) compared to smaller municipalities (4.3% for <2500 people; 7.0% for 2500–49,999 people) and among western municipalities (13.2%, CI: 9.6–16.8) compared to other Census regions (5.9% for south; 6.5% for northeast; 7.6% for midwest). After multivariable adjustment, municipalities with FPCs had significantly higher odds of having all four types of policy supports for healthy food access, compared to those without FPCs (aOR range: 2.4–3.4). Among municipalities with a FPC (n = 156), 41% reported a local government employee or elected official as a member and 46% had a designated health or public health representative. Conclusions Although FPCs are uncommon, municipalities that reported having a local or regional FPC were more likely to report having policy supports for healthy food access for their residents. Funding Sources Funding was solely for author's time from their institutions.

scholarly journals Deprivation and healthy food access, cost and availability: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 791-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Williamson ◽  
M. McGregor-Shenton ◽  
B. Brumble ◽  
B. Wright ◽  
C. Pettinger
Keyword(s):  
Food Access ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Access Cost ◽  
Healthy Food Access

scholarly journals A community-based system dynamics approach suggests solutions for improving healthy food access in a low-income urban environment

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. e0216985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeeli Mui ◽  
Ellis Ballard ◽  
Eli Lopatin ◽  
Rachel L. J. Thornton ◽  
Keshia M. Pollack Porter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Healthy Food Access

Evaluating Community Measures of Healthy Food Access

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 991-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa L. Santorelli ◽  
Janice O. Okeke
Keyword(s):  
Food Access ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Healthy Food Access

scholarly journals Exploring Food Literacy Domains in an Adult Samoan Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3587
Author(s):  
Grace Kammholz ◽  
Dana Craven ◽  
Ramona Boodoosingh ◽  
Safua Akeli Amaama ◽  
Jyothi Abraham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Systems ◽  
Food System ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Food Storage ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Environmental Interventions ◽  
Food Literacy

Samoan food systems have undergone a dramatic nutrition transition, with dietary patterns changing concurrently with increased rates of obesity and non-communicable disease. Whilst policy action and environmental interventions play an important role in improving access to and consumption of healthy food, the success of these relies on a greater understanding of individuals’ food knowledge and behaviours. This study aimed to explore these behaviours using the construct of food literacy in an adult Samoan population. A cross-sectional interviewer-administered questionnaire of a convenience sample of 150 adult Samoans (≥20 years) assessed the four domains of food literacy: plan/manage, select, prepare, and eat. Participants generally plan to include healthy food (87%) and budget money for food (87%). The majority know where to find nutrition labels (68%), of which 43% always use them to inform their food choices. Participants were mostly confident with cooking skills, although food storage practices require further investigation. Over 90% agreed or strongly agreed that food impacts health, although understanding of the Pacific Guidelines for Healthy Living was lacking. Understanding the ability of Samoans to plan/manage, select, prepare, and eat food is an important consideration for future interventions aiming to assist this population in navigating the modern-day food system.

scholarly journals A Food Hub to Address Healthy Food Access Gaps: Residents' Preferences

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Clark ◽  
Chaturia Rouse ◽  
Ashwini Sehgal ◽  
Mary Bailey ◽  
Bethany Bell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Access ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Food Hub ◽  
Healthy Food Access

Urban foodscape trends: Disparities in healthy food access in Chicago, 2007–2014

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 231-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marynia Kolak ◽  
Michelle Bradley ◽  
Daniel R. Block ◽  
Lindsay Pool ◽  
Gaurang Garg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Access ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Healthy Food Access

Community Income, Healthy Food Access, and Repeat Surgery for Kidney Stones

Urology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bayne ◽  
Sudarshan Srirangapatanam ◽  
Cameron R. Hicks ◽  
Manuel Armas-Phan ◽  
Amy Showen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Stones ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Repeat Surgery ◽  
Healthy Food Access
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