Exploring Food Literacy Domains in an Adult Samoan Population
| Autor: | Dana L. Craven, Jyothi Alex Abraham, Grace Kammholz, Ramona Boodoosingh, Sarah Burkhart, Safua Akeli Amaama |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Adult
030309 nutrition & dietetics Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Population Food storage Psychological intervention lcsh:Medicine Pacific Islands Nutrition facts label Article Food Preferences 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Environmental health Food choice Nutrition transition Humans Obesity 030212 general & internal medicine education 0303 health sciences education.field_of_study lcsh:R digestive oral and skin physiology Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health food knowledge health language.human_language Diet Health Literacy food skills nutrition Cross-Sectional Studies Food language Food systems Samoan food behaviours food choice Psychology |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 3587, p 3587 (2021) Volume 18 Issue 7 |
| ISSN: | 1660-4601 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph18073587 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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