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Natalie Diane Riediger1, Kelsey Mann1, Byron Beardy2
1Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|January 16, 2026
Summary
Remote First Nations communities face unique challenges in purchasing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Price and convenience, particularly through "home stores," significantly influence SSB buying habits due to high food costs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Indigenous Health
- Nutrition Policy
Background:
- Health organizations advocate for sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) policies.
- Policies often overlook the specific purchasing contexts in remote First Nations communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences and practices of purchasing SSBs in Island Lake Anisininew First Nations.
- To understand the factors influencing SSB consumption in remote Indigenous communities.
Main Methods:
- Community-based participatory design in partnership with Four Arrows Regional Health Authority.
- Conducted 39 semi-structured, qualitative interviews with adult residents across four Island Lake communities.
- Thematic analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Identified three key themes: sensitivity to SSB pricing and strategic shopping, spatial and economic convenience of SSBs, and SSB purchasing as a social norm.
- Price and convenience are major determinants for SSB purchases in remote areas.
- 'Home stores' were perceived as the most affordable and convenient SSB purchasing option, serving as an economic opportunity and food security strategy.
Conclusions:
- High food prices in remote communities create a complex perception of SSBs as both expensive and affordable.
- Purchasing contexts, including price and convenience, are critical factors in SSB procurement for remote First Nations.
- Understanding these local dynamics is essential for developing effective public health policies.
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