Many health disparities in the United States are linked to inequalities in education and
income. This review focuses on the relation between obesity and diet quality, dietary energy …

Objectives: The consumption of strict vegetarian diets with no animal products is associated
with low blood pressure (BP). It is not clear whether less strict plant-based diets (PBDs) …

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the antecedents to the intention to purchase
local food by extending the theory of planned behavior with additional considerations of …

ABSTRACT Obesity in the United States is a socioeconomic issue. It is related to limited
social and economic resources and may be linked to disparities in access to healthy foods …

The present review provides an investigation into the food choice decisions made by
individuals in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption. A comprehensive body of …

Background Accumulating evidence suggests that fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) plays a
protective role against major diseases. Despite this protective role and the obesity pandemic …

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine consumers' perceived benefits and barriers
to the consumption of a plant-based diet. Design: Mail survey that included questions on …

This paper forms part of the'Food Deserts in British Cities' project. It reports on the findings of
a series of focus groups conducted with residents in the Seacroft'food desert'(in Leeds) in …

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine consumers' perceived benefits and barriers
to the consumption of a vegetarian diet. Design: Survey (written questionnaire) that included …

▪ Abstract Psychosocial variables that predict dietary behavior become important targets for
change in nutrition education programs. Psychosocial variables in models with higher …