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Addressing inequities in healthy eating
Sharon Friel1, Libby Hattersley2, Laura Ford2
1Regulatory Institutions Network, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia Menzies Centre for Health Policy, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia sharon.friel@anu.edu.au.
Health Promotion International
|October 1, 2015
Summary
Understanding the social determinants of healthy eating is crucial for promoting health equity. This paper reviews evidence on addressing societal, community, and individual factors influencing eating behaviors and inequities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Social Epidemiology
Background:
- Dietary intake is shaped by multifaceted societal, community, and individual factors.
- These influences operate through direct food system interactions and indirect pathways, including socioeconomic and cultural determinants.
- Social stratification significantly impacts living conditions and contributes to health inequities in nutrition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the current evidence base.
- To examine the social determinants affecting healthy eating.
- To explore strategies for promoting equity in healthy eating.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing evidence.
- Analysis of factors influencing food choices and access.
- Examination of pathways leading to health inequities.
Main Results:
- Complex interplay of factors influences eating patterns and health outcomes.
- Social and economic policies significantly shape food environments.
- Evidence supports interventions targeting social determinants for improved nutrition.
Conclusions:
- Addressing social determinants is essential for achieving health equity in nutrition.
- Policy and community-level interventions are key to promoting healthy eating for all.
- Further research is needed to refine strategies for equitable healthy eating promotion.
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