The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Snacking and Weight among Adolescents: A Scoping Review

Nutrients

Abhaya Dilip¹  JacksonR. Dillard¹  AlexandraM. Lee²  MichelleI. Cardel²  VictoriaG. Williamson³  Jane Morgan-Daniel⁴ 

[1] Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA;Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA;Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, USA;Health Science Center Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA;

关键词: review;    snacking;    obesity;    adolescents;    socioeconomic status;    weight-related outcomes;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu12010167

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Eating behaviors, including unhealthy snacking or excessive snacking leading to excess calorie consumption, may contribute to obesity among adolescents. Socioeconomic status (SES) also significantly influences eating behaviors, and low SES is associated with increased risk for obesity. However, little is known regarding the relationship between snacking behavior and SES among adolescents and how this may contribute to obesity-related outcomes. The primary objective of this scoping review was to review the literature to assess and characterize the relationship between SES and snacking in adolescents. The secondary objective was to assess weight-related outcomes and their relation to snacking habits. Included articles were published between January 2000 and May 2019; written in English, Portuguese, or Spanish; and focused on adolescents (13−17 years). In total, 14 bibliographic databases were searched, and seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Preliminary evidence from the seven included studies suggests a weak but potential link between SES and snacking. Additionally, these dietary patterns seemed to differ by sex and income type of country. Finally, only three of the included studies addressed weight-related outcomes, but the overall available evidence suggests that snacking does not significantly affect weight-related outcomes. Due to the small number of included studies, results should be interpreted with caution.

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