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Assessment of Social Transmission of Food Preferences Behaviors
Published on: January 25, 2018
Dynamic shifts in Chinese eating behaviors
Zhihong Wang1, Fengying Zhai, Shufa Du
1Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, 123 West Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 3997, USA.
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|March 28, 2008
Summary
Chinese eating habits are shifting towards less healthy options like snacking and fried foods, influenced by socioeconomic factors. Higher income and urban living are linked to these changes.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Dietary patterns in China are undergoing rapid transformation.
- Traditional cooking methods are being replaced by less healthy alternatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate dynamic eating behaviors in China, specifically snacking and cooking methods.
- To identify the impact of socioeconomic factors on these dietary shifts.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) from 1991 and 2004.
- Employed logistic regression and simulation techniques to analyze associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and eating behaviors.
Main Results:
- Emergence of snacking behavior and increased consumption of fried foods.
- Positive association between income and consumption of snacks and fried foods.
- Urban residents exhibit higher rates of snacking and fried food consumption compared to rural residents.
Conclusions:
- Eating behaviors in China are transitioning towards less healthy choices.
- Socioeconomic status significantly influences early stages of dietary transition.
- Targeted health promotion for higher SES groups can improve health outcomes.
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