Investigating the importance of the local food environment for fruit and vegetable intake in older men and women in 20 UK towns: a cross-sectional analysis of two national cohorts using novel methods

Investigating the importance of the local food environment for fruit and vegetable intake in older men and women in 20 UK towns: a cross-sectional analysis of two national cohorts using novel methods

Abstract Background Local neighbourhood environments can influence dietary behavior. There is limited evidence focused on older people who are likely to have greater dependence on local areas and may suffer functional limitations that amplify any neighbourhood impact. Methods Using multi-level ordin...

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Main Authors: S. Hawkesworth, R.J. Silverwood, B. Armstrong, T. Pliakas, K. Nanchahal, C. Sartini, A. Amuzu, G. Wannamethee, J. Atkins, S.E. Ramsay, J.P. Casas, R.W. Morris, P.H. Whincup, Karen Lock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Diet
Older people
Food environment
Fruit and vegetables
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0581-0

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