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University Food Environment Assessment Methods and Their Implications: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Alicia Anne Dahl1, Lilian Ademu2, Stacy Fandetti1
1Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States.
JMIR Research Protocols
|August 23, 2024
Summary
This systematic review protocol outlines a method for assessing university food environments, addressing the lack of standardized tools. Findings will clarify how "healthy" is defined and inform practice and policy for student well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- University food environments are under-researched yet influence student dietary choices.
- A standardized tool is lacking for assessing campus food environments.
- Clarifying the definition of
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the protocol for a systematic review of university food environment assessments.
- To summarize existing tools and methods used in these assessments.
- To analyze the implications of current assessment practices.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of multiple databases (2012-2022).
- Inclusion of all study types examining campus food environments (cafeterias, stores, vending).
- Independent review by two researchers, with a third resolving conflicts; Quality Assessment for Diverse Studies (QuADS) tool used.
Main Results:
- 4502 records initially identified; data extraction completed December 2023.
- Review results accepted for publication May 2024.
- The systematic review will provide evidence on assessment tools for campus food environments.
Conclusions:
- Summarizes tools and methods for assessing university food environments, crucial for emerging adults.
- Highlights global variations in defining "healthy" food environments.
- Offers insights for practice and policy related to campus food environments.
