Changing foodscapes 1980-2000, using the ASH30 Study

Thomas Burgoine, Amelia Lake, Elaine Stamp, Seraphim Alvanides, John C. Mathers, Ashley J. Adamson

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    Abstract

    There has been a dramatic change in the UK 'foodscape', accompanied by increasing rates of overweight and obesity. This study explores dietary change and change in BMI recorded longitudinally (1980-2000) against the change in food availability recorded retrospectively. Over 20 years the foodscape changed dramatically, with the total number of food outlets increasing by 79.4%. Analysis did not find a relationship between the foodscape and food intake patterns in 1980 or 2000. However statistically significant associations were found between 1980 foodscape and percent change in BMI. Adding geographical elements to a dietary study adds an interesting dimension in exploring the change in eating and BMI from adolescence to adulthood.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)157-165
    Number of pages9
    JournalAppetite
    Volume53
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2009

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