Recognized as an emerging global crisis in the mid-1990s, the “nutrition transition” is
marked by a shift to Western diets, dominated by highly processed, sugar-sweetened, and …

Ongoing dietary transitions in the Solomon Islands has resulted in an over-reliance on
commercially sourced foods, leading to food insecurity, and a subsequent rise in multiple …

Fiji, like other Pacific Islands, are undergoing economic and nutrition transitions that
increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) due to changes of the food supply …

High reliance on food imports, unbalanced diets, limited cultivable land, scarce fresh water
resources and remoteness are typical food security constraints for Small Island Developing …

Seaweeds are a source of food throughout the Pacific region. Kiribati, however, does not
have a strong history of using seaweed in their diets, despite having reliable access to …

Edible seaweeds have significant potential to contribute to sustainable diets that promote
health of Pacific Islanders in ecologically, economically, and socially acceptable ways. No …

This study sought to elucidate the multi-level factors that influence behaviors underlying high
childhood stunting and widespread micronutrient deficiencies in Kiribati. This two-phase …

Background Excess salt and sugar consumption contribute to diseases, such as diabetes
and hypertension. This study aimed to estimate salt and sugar intakes and main sources, in …

The aim of this study was to investigate the food purchasing behaviors of an adult Solomon
Islander population within a transitioning food system in Auki, Malaita. Food purchasing …

Our study assessed food access and availability in Auki, Solomon Islands by investigating
the number, type and characteristics of food venues and characteristics of items for sale …