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Eating Behaviors Interventions in Rural Communities

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 10948

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Prof. Dr. Barbara Pietruszka

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Department of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: human nutrition; nutritional epidemiology; dietary habits; nutritional status; diet; aging
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Dear Colleagues,

A balanced diet is a very important factor in child development and human health. Unfortunately, the results of many studies indicate nutritional shortcomings in various population groups around the world, especially in rural areas. Depending on an area’s geographic location, economic level, infrastructure and culinary traditions, nutritional problems vary. Some areas experience nutrient deficiencies and thus malnutrition, while others are characterized by consumption of highly processed, high-energy, low-nutrient-density foods, which increases the risk of overweight and obesity. Therefore, actions should be taken to combat these issues, such as promoting a proper lifestyle and eating habits.

This Special Issue in Nutrients, entitled “Eating Behaviors Interventions in Rural Communities”, intents to present papers contributing to the existing body of knowledge on improving lifestyle and nutritional habits in rural areas in an effort to promote public health.

Prof. Dr. Barbara Pietruszka
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • diet
  • nutrition
  • nutrient intake
  • health status
  • health prevention
  • rural area

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Feasibility of a Food Delivery Intervention during Pregnancy in a Rural US Population: The PEAPOD Pilot Study
by Jean M. Kerver, Yash Khiraya, Janel M. Gryc, Joseph C. Gardiner and Sarah S. Comstock
Nutrients 2023, 15(4), 816; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15040816 - 5 Feb 2023
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Pregnancy nutrition is important for maternal and child health and may affect the development of the infant gut microbiome. Our objective was to assess the feasibility of implementing a food-based intervention designed to increase fiber intake among pregnant women in a rural setting. [...] Read more.
Pregnancy nutrition is important for maternal and child health and may affect the development of the infant gut microbiome. Our objective was to assess the feasibility of implementing a food-based intervention designed to increase fiber intake among pregnant women in a rural setting. Participants were enrolled (N = 27) mid-pregnancy from a prenatal care clinic in rural Michigan, randomized to intervention (N = 13) or usual care (N = 14), and followed to 6 weeks postpartum. The intervention was designed to be easily replicable and scalable by partnering with hospital foodservices and included non-perishable high fiber foods and recipes, as well as weekly delivery of salads, soup, and fresh fruit. Surveys, maternal blood, urine, and stool were collected at 24- and 36-weeks gestation and at 6 weeks postpartum. Infant stool was collected at 6 weeks. Participants were 100% White (7% Hispanic White, 7% Native American and White); 55% with education < 4-year college degree. Data on dietary intake and urinary trace elements are presented as evidence of feasibility of outcome measurement. Retention was high at 93%; 85% reported high satisfaction. The intervention described here can be replicated and used in larger, longer studies designed to assess the effects of pregnancy diet on the establishment of the infant gut microbiome and related health outcomes. Full article
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Cut Points of the Conicity Index and Associated Factors in Brazilian Rural Workers
by Camila Bruneli do Prado, Cleodice Alves Martins, Ana Clara Petersen Cremonini, Júlia Rabelo Santos Ferreira, Monica Cattafesta, Juliana Almeida-de-Souza, Eliana Zandonade, Olívia Maria de Paula Alves Bezerra and Luciane Bresciani Salaroli
Nutrients 2022, 14(21), 4487; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14214487 - 25 Oct 2022
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(1) Background: Metabolic syndrome is associated with cardiovascular complications. Therefore, this study aims to establish cut points for the conicity index based on the components of metabolic syndrome and to associate it with characteristic sociodemographic, food consumption and occupational factors in Brazilian rural [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Metabolic syndrome is associated with cardiovascular complications. Therefore, this study aims to establish cut points for the conicity index based on the components of metabolic syndrome and to associate it with characteristic sociodemographic, food consumption and occupational factors in Brazilian rural workers; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out with farmers. The receiver operating characteristic curve was calculated and the cut-off points for the conicity index were identified by the area under the curve, sensitivity and specificity. The variables included in the binary logistic regression analysis were selected by considering p < 0.20 in the bivariate test; (3) Results: The cut points were similar in females according to both criteria, resulting in a single cut-off of 1.269. In males, the cut points showed differences, resulting in 1.272 according to the NCEP-ATP III and 1.252 according to the IDF. We have shown that younger people, those who work more than 40 h a week and the lowest contribution of culinary ingredients are associated with increased odds of abdominal obesity, while the consumption of the products they sell or produce decreases these chances; (4) Conclusions: The conicity index showed high discriminatory power for the identification of abdominal obesity in rural workers. Therefore, there is a need to improve eating habits and promote healthier eating environments for individuals, respecting traditional food culture, mainly to contain the advance of MS in rural areas. Full article
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Barriers and Facilitators of Online Grocery Services: Perceptions from Rural and Urban Grocery Store Managers
by Rachel Gillespie, Emily DeWitt, Angela C. B. Trude, Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, Travis Hudson, Elizabeth Anderson-Steeves, Makenzie Barr and Alison Gustafson
Nutrients 2022, 14(18), 3794; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14183794 - 14 Sep 2022
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Online grocery shopping has expanded rapidly in the U.S., yet little is known about the retailer’s perceptions of online grocery services, which can aid in the expansion of services. Furthermore, many barriers to online grocery utilization persist across geographic areas, especially among Supplemental [...] Read more.
Online grocery shopping has expanded rapidly in the U.S., yet little is known about the retailer’s perceptions of online grocery services, which can aid in the expansion of services. Furthermore, many barriers to online grocery utilization persist across geographic areas, especially among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-authorized retailers. This study captured perceived barriers and facilitators of online grocery shopping for managers of SNAP-authorized retailers. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers (n = 23) of grocery stores/supermarkets in urban and rural areas across four different states: TN, KY, NC, and NY. Grocery store managers offering online ordering (n = 15) and managers from brick-and-mortar stores without online services (n = 8) participated in the interviews. Three primary themes emerged among managers offering online ordering: (1) order fulfillment challenges, (2) perceived customer barriers, and (3) perceived customer benefits. Among managers at brick-and-mortar locations without online services, four major themes emerged: (1) thoughts on implementing online shopping, (2) COVID-19 pandemic impacts, (3) competition with other stores, and (4) benefits of maintaining brick-and-mortar shopping. This study provides a deeper understanding of retailers’ experience and perceptions of online grocery services among stores authorized to accept SNAP benefits. This perspective is necessary to inform policies and enhance the evolving virtual food marketplace for SNAP customers. Full article
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