evaluating initiatives to promote healthy eating Flashcards
(11 cards)
ease of understanding
visual guides can be useful for those with lower levels of literacy, can also reach linguistically diverse populations.
relevance
initiatives should work towards a significant need of the community. they should also work towards their stated objectives
sustainability
relates to the impacts of the program being able to continue into the future
challenges i bringing about nutritional change
personal factors, sociocultural factors, environmental factors.
p- health and wellbeing factors
food allergies such as intolerance to cows milk and gluten influence food intake
p- willpower and taste preferences
most people prefer certain foods to others. flavor food enhances stimulate the taste buds and release dopamine.
s- employment status
many families in which both parents are employed, more time is spent working and less time is spent preparing food.
commercial factor
relates to the impacts the private sector has on health and wellbeing impacts both positive
(distribution of medication) and negative (increase in availability and marketing of energy dense foods)
packaging and labelling
often used as marketing tool used by food manufacturers. drawn to specific item, appeal to them visually. can reduce the ability to change their nutritional intake. can inform and mislead
processing
laws control aspects of food processing industry in aus, manufacturers can include additives to products for flavor, promoting shelf life or improving appearance. consumers may not be aware of the amount of additives, can impact their ability to bring about nutritional change.
e- transport
many people require some form transport to access food outlets in their neighborhoods, like roads and public transport. lack of access to transport can mean that people must rely on foods close to home or that can be delivered, reducing ability to make nutritional change.
