Does the food retail environment reflect UK public health recommendations for healthy eating?

Highlights • A convenience sample of 12 supermarkets was analysed. • 41,194 supermarket foods/drinks were categorized into food groups. • On average 36% of foods and drinks counted were fatty/sugary. • There is marked disparity between public health messages and the retail environment.

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Published in:Public health (London) 2016-05, Vol.134, p.114-116
Main Authors: Mulrooney, H.M, Bell, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Commerce - statistics & numerical data
Environment
Food Supply
Healthy Diet
Humans
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Public Health
Recommended Dietary Allowances
United Kingdom
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Summary:Highlights • A convenience sample of 12 supermarkets was analysed. • 41,194 supermarket foods/drinks were categorized into food groups. • On average 36% of foods and drinks counted were fatty/sugary. • There is marked disparity between public health messages and the retail environment.
ISSN:0033-3506
1476-5616
DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2015.12.004