Availability and price of healthier food choices and association with obesity prevalence in New Zealand Māori

Authors

Rati Jani
Elaine C. Rush
Nic Crook
David Simmons

Year of Publication

2018

Source

Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 27(6):1357-1365

Publication Type

Journal article (peer reviewed)

Publication Status

Completed

Abstract

In this study, the authors investigated the availability and price of healthier foods-vs-regular counterparts and their links with obesity. A cross-sectional survey of weight and height among Māori in urban and rural areas was undertaken, and the availability of 'healthier' foods in fast-food-outlets and supermarkets was examined. The findings of the study led to support for "the argument to regulate the availability and price of sugar-sweetened-beverages in NZ" and the "positive association of the availability of trim milk with the prevalence of obesity warrants investigation into individual's dietary and food-purchase behaviour."

Type of Study

Quantitative, Cross-sectional, Survey

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