Socio-economic differences in eating-related attitudes, behaviours and environments of adolescents

Public Health Nutrition

Jennifer Utter¹  Shanthi Ameratunga¹  Sue Crengle¹  Terryann Clark¹  Ralph Maddison¹  Simon Denny¹  Teuila Percival¹ 

关键词: Socio-economic position;    Adolescents;    Fruit and vegetables;    Environments;   

DOI  :  10.1017/S1368980010001898

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Cambridge University Press

【 摘 要 】

ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between area-level socio-economic status and healthy and less healthy eating behaviours among adolescents and to determine whether the relationship between area-level socio-economic status and dietary behaviours was related to the relevant attitudes and environments.DesignData were collected as part of Youth’07, a nationally representative survey of the health and well-being of New Zealand youth.SettingNew Zealand secondary schools, 2007.SubjectsA total of 9107 secondary-school students in New Zealand.ResultsStudents from more deprived areas perceived more supportive school environments and cared as much about healthy eating as students in more affluent areas. However, these students were significantly more likely to report consuming fast food, soft drinks and chocolates.ConclusionsAddressing area-level socio-economic disparities in healthy eating requires addressing the availability, affordability and marketing of unhealthy snack foods, particularly in economically deprived areas.

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