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Singh S, Venkateshmurthy NS, Brown KA, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Jarhyan P, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S (2023). Agricultural and Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Farmer Household Dietary Diversity in India: a Comparative Study of Visakhapatnam and Sonipat.
Sustainability,
15(4), 2873-2873.
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Agricultural and Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Farmer Household Dietary Diversity in India: a Comparative Study of Visakhapatnam and Sonipat
Using primary data from 479 farmer households, this study examined the associations between agricultural and socioeconomic factors and farmer household dietary diversity in Visakhapatnam and Sonipat. Cropping intensity was positively associated with farmers’ household dietary diversity score (HDDS), suggesting that higher cropping intensity may expand the gross cropped area and improve food security among subsistence farmers. Distance to food markets was also significantly associated with farmer HDDS, which suggests that market integration with rural households can improve farmer HDDS in Visakhapatnam. In Sonipat, wealth index had a positive association with farmer HDDS, targeting the income pathway by improving farmer HDDS in this region. Considering the relative contribution of these factors, distance to food markets, cropping intensity, and crop diversity were the three most important factors affecting farmer HDDS in Visakhapatnam, whereas wealth index, cropping intensity, and distance to food markets emerged as the top three important factors contributing to farmer HDDS in Sonipat. Our study concludes that the associations between agricultural and socioeconomic factors and farmer HDDS are complex but context- and location-specific; therefore, considering the site- and context-specific circumstances, different connections to HDDS in India can be found to better support policy priorities on the ground.
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Ganpule A, Brown KA, Dubey M, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Jarhyan P, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Pandey H, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, et al (2023). Food insecurity and its determinants among adults in North and South India.
Nutr J,
22(1).
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Food insecurity and its determinants among adults in North and South India.
BACKGROUND: Food insecurity is a major public health problem worldwide. In India, there are limited food insecurity assessment studies using a conventionally accepted method like the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), developed by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). This study aims to measure food insecurity using the FIES and explore its determinants and association with body mass index (BMI) among Indian adults. METHODS: in a cross-sectional study, we used FIES to measure food security in a sample of 9005 adults residing in North and South India. Using questionnaires, socio-demographic factors, dietary intake and food security data were collected. The dietary diversity scores (FAO-IDDS) and food insecurity scores (FAO-FIES) were calculated. Body size was measured and BMI was calculated. RESULTS: the mean age of the study participants was 52.4 years (± 11.7); half were women and half resided in rural areas. Around 10% of the participants reported having experienced (mild or moderate or severe) food insecurity between October 2018 and February 2019. Dietary diversity (measured by FAO's Individual Dietary Diversity Scores, IDDS) was low and half of the participants consumed ≤ 3 food groups/day. The mean BMI was 24.7 kg/m2. In the multivariate analysis, a lower IDDS and BMI were associated with a higher FIES. The place of residence, gender and wealth index were important determinants of FIES, with those residing in South India, women and those belonging to the poorest wealth index reporting higher food insecurity. CONCLUSION: Food security is understudied in India. Our study adds important evidence to the literature. Despite having marginal food insecurity, high prevalence of low diet quality, especially among women, is disconcerting. Similar studies at the national level are warranted to determine the food insecurity situation comprehensively in India and plan appropriate policy actions to address it effectively, to attain the key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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Ganpule A, Dubey M, Pandey H, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Green R, Ann Brown K, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Jarhyan P, Prabhakaran D, et al (2023). Snacking Behavior and Association with Metabolic Risk Factors in Adults from North and South India. Journal of Nutrition, 153(2), 523-531.
Carriedo A, Walls H, Brown KA (2022). Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room: the Role of Power Dynamics in Transforming Food Systems Comment on "What Opportunities Exist for Making the Food Supply Nutrition Friendly? a Policy Space Analysis in Mexico".
International Journal of Health Policy and ManagementAbstract:
Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room: the Role of Power Dynamics in Transforming Food Systems Comment on "What Opportunities Exist for Making the Food Supply Nutrition Friendly? a Policy Space Analysis in Mexico"
A paradigm shift is required to transform food systems, so they are more equitable, environmentally friendly, and healthy. This requires acknowledging which factors change or maintain the status quo. In this commentary, we reflect upon the Cervantes et al study findings and discuss the role of power dynamics in transforming food systems. This is directly relevant to Mexico in terms of (i) relationships between food system actors; (ii) the role of socio-economic political context; and (iii) opportunities for policy coherence and transformative food systems approaches. We suggest that the power dynamics that drive the food produced, sold, and consumed should be recognised in all (inter)national governance decision-making. The 2021 United Nations Food System Summit – when interest groups were perceived to overly influence the summit proceedings – is an example of how neglecting the role of power dynamics can undermine and slow food system transformation.
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Brown K, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Potubariki G, Sharma P, Cardwell JM, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, Knai C (2022). The role of dairy in healthy and sustainable food systems: community voices from India.
BMC Public HealthAbstract:
The role of dairy in healthy and sustainable food systems: community voices from India
Background
The role of dairy foods in healthy and sustainable food systems is challenging. Milk production is associated with greenhouse gas emissions and milk-based processed foods can be high in fat, sugar and salt; yet, milk production provides income generating opportunities for farmers and dairy foods provide essential nutrients to young children, with a cultural significance in many communities. This is particularly relevant to India, the world’s largest producer of milk. The aim of this study was to use Photovoice, a participatory research method, to explore the experiences and perceptions of communities in India on the role of dairy products in local sustainable and healthy food systems.
Methods
Purposive sampling recruited two women’s self-help groups in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: one in a rural area and one in an urban area. A total of 31 participants (10-17 urban group and 12-14 rural group), produced photographs with captions to represent their views on how dairy was produced, sold, and consumed in their community. A discussion workshop was held in each area, with prompts to consider health and the environment. Workshop transcripts, photographs and captions were analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis.
Results
A range of experiences and perceptions were discussed by the two women’s self help groups. Participants had an awareness of their local food system and how stages of dairy food supply chains were non-linear and inherently interconnected. Three main themes were identified: 1) Quality and value matters to producers and consumers; 2) the need to adapt to sustain dairy farmer livelihoods in water scarce areas; 3) it’s not only about health.
Conclusions
Moderate milk-producing states such as Andhra Pradesh will continue to develop their dairy industry through policy actions. Including communities in policy discussions through innovative methods like Photovoice can help to maximise the positive and minimise the negative role of dairy in evolving local food systems.
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Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Potubariki G, Brown KA, Sharma P, Ganpule-Rao A, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, Knai C (2021). A Photovoice Study to Reveal Community Perceptions of Highly Processed Packaged Foods in India. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 60(6), 810-825.
Law C, Brown KA, Green R, Venkateshmurthy NS, Mohan S, Scheelbeek PFD, Shankar B, Dangour AD, Cornelsen L (2021). Changes in take-home aerated soft drink purchases in urban India after the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST): an interrupted time series analysis.
SSM - Population Health,
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Changes in take-home aerated soft drink purchases in urban India after the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST): an interrupted time series analysis
Objectives: Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are increasingly being implemented as public health interventions to limit the consumption of sugar and reduce associated health risks. In July 2017, India imposed a new tax rate on aerated (carbonated) drinks as part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform. This study investigates the post-GST changes in the purchase of aerated drinks in urban India. Methods: an interrupted time series analysis was conducted on state-level monthly take-home purchases of aerated drinks in urban India from January 2013 to June 2018. We assessed changes in the year-on-year growth rate (i.e. percentage change) in aerated drink purchases with controls for contextual variables. Results: We found no evidence of a reduction in state-level monthly take-home aerated drink purchases in urban India following the implementation of GST. Further analysis showed that the year-on-year growth rate in aerated drink purchases increased slightly (0.1 percentage point per month, 95%CI = 0.018, 0.181) after the implementation of GST; however, this trend was temporary and decreased over time (0.008 percentage point per month, 95%CI = −0.015, −0.001). Conclusions: in India, a country currently with low aerated drink consumption, the implementation of GST was not associated with a reduction in aerated drink purchase in urban settings. Due to the lack of accurate and sufficiently detailed price data, it is not possible to say whether this finding is driven by prices not changing sufficiently. Furthermore, the impact of GST reform on industry practice (reformulation, marketing) and individual behaviour choices (substitution) is unknown and warrants further investigation to understand how such taxes could be implemented to deliver public health benefits.
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Brown KA, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Law C, Harris F, Kadiyala S, Shankar B, Mohan S, Prabhakaran D, Knai C (2021). Moving towards sustainable food systems: a review of Indian food policy budgets. Global Food Security, 28, 100462-100462.
Brown KA, Harris F, Potter C, Knai C (2020). The future of environmental sustainability labelling on food products.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH,
4(4), E137-E138.
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Law C, Green R, Kadiyala S, Shankar B, Knai C, Brown KA, Dangour AD, Cornelsen L (2019). Purchase trends of processed foods and beverages in urban India. Global Food Security, 23, 191-204.
Tobi RCA, Harris F, Rana R, Brown KA, Quaife M, Green R (2019). Sustainable Diet Dimensions. Comparing Consumer Preference for Nutrition, Environmental and Social Responsibility Food Labelling: a Systematic Review.
SUSTAINABILITY,
11(23).
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Snoek HM, Eijssen LMT, Geurts M, Vors C, Brown KA, Bogaardt MJ, Dhonukshe-Rutten RAM, Evelo CT, Fezeu LK, Finglas PM, et al (2018). Advancing food, nutrition, and health research in Europe by connecting and building research infrastructures in a DISH-RI: Results of the EuroDISH project.
Trends in Food Science and Technology,
73, 58-66.
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Advancing food, nutrition, and health research in Europe by connecting and building research infrastructures in a DISH-RI: Results of the EuroDISH project
Background: Research infrastructures (RIs) are essential to advance research on the relationship between food, nutrition, and health. RIs will facilitate innovation and allow insights at the systems level which are required to design (public health) strategies that will address societal challenges more effectively. Approach: in the EuroDISH project we mapped existing RIs in the food and health area in Europe, identified outstanding needs, and synthesised this into a conceptual design of a pan-European DISH-RI. The DISH model was used to describe and structure the research area: Determinants of food choice, Intake of foods and nutrients, Status and functional markers of nutritional health, and Health and disease risk. Key findings: the need to develop RIs in the food and health domain clearly emerged from the EuroDISH project. It showed the necessity for a unique interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder RI that overarches the research domains. A DISH-RI should bring services to the research community that facilitate network and community building and provide access to standardised, interoperable, and innovative data and tools. It should fulfil the scientific needs to connect within and between research domains and make use of current initiatives. Added value can also be created by providing services to policy makers and industry, unlocking data and enabling valorisation of research insights in practice through public-private partnerships. The governance of these services (e.g. ownership) and the centralised and distributed activities of the RI itself (e.g. flexibility, innovation) needs to be organised and aligned with the different interests of public and private partners.
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Brown KA, Timotijević L, Geurts M, Arentoft JL, Dhonukshe-Rutten RAM, Fezeu L, Finglas P, Laville M, Perozzi G, Ocké M, et al (2017). Concepts and procedures for mapping food and health research infrastructure: New insights from the EuroDISH project.
Trends in Food Science and Technology,
63, 113-131.
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Concepts and procedures for mapping food and health research infrastructure: New insights from the EuroDISH project
Background Recent initiatives in Europe have encouraged the formalisation of research infrastructure to unify fragmented facilities, resources and services; and to facilitate world-class research of complex public health challenges, such as those related to non-communicable disease. How this can be achieved in the area of food and health has, to date, been unclear. Scope and approach This commentary paper presents examples of the types of food and health research facilities, resources and services available in Europe. Insights are provided on the challenge of identifying and classifying research infrastructure. In addition, suggestions are made for the future direction of food and health research infrastructure in Europe. These views are informed by the EuroDISH project, which mapped research infrastructure in four areas of food and health research: Determinants of dietary behaviour; Intake of foods/nutrients; Status and functional markers of nutritional health; Health and disease risk of foods/nutrients. Key findings and conclusion There is no objective measure to identify or classify research infrastructure. It is therefore, difficult to operationalise this term. EuroDISH demonstrated specific challenges with identifying the degree an organisation, project, network or national infrastructure could be considered a research infrastructure; and establishing the boundary of a research infrastructure (integral hard or soft facilities/resources/services). Nevertheless, there are opportunities to create dedicated food and health research infrastructures in Europe. These would need to be flexible and adaptable to keep pace with an ever-changing research environment and bring together the multi-disciplinary needs of the food and health research community.
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Brown KA, Ogden J, Vogel C, Gibson EL (2017). Corrigendum to “The role of parental control practices in explaining children's diet and BMI” (Appetite (2008) 50 (252–259)(S0195666307003315)(10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.010)).
Appetite,
108Abstract:
Corrigendum to “The role of parental control practices in explaining children's diet and BMI” (Appetite (2008) 50 (252–259)(S0195666307003315)(10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.010))
The corresponding author details have been updated. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. The correct corresponding author affiliation and contact details are as follows, Kerry Ann Brown. kerry.brown@lshtm.ac.uk. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK.
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Hieke S, Kuljanic N, Fernandez L, Lähteenmäki L, Stancu V, Raats M, Egan B, Brown K, Trijp H, Kleef E, et al (2016). Country Differences in the History of Use of Health Claims and Symbols. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 6(3), 148-168.
Hieke S, Kuljanic N, Pravst I, Miklavec K, Kaur A, Brown KA, Egan BM, Pfeifer K, Gracia A, Rayner M, et al (2016). Prevalence of Nutrition and Health-Related Claims on Pre-Packaged Foods: a Five-Country Study in Europe.
Nutrients,
8(3).
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Prevalence of Nutrition and Health-Related Claims on Pre-Packaged Foods: a Five-Country Study in Europe.
This study is part of the research undertaken in the EU funded project CLYMBOL ("Role of health-related CLaims and sYMBOLs in consumer behaviour"). The first phase of this project consisted of mapping the prevalence of symbolic and non-symbolic nutrition and health-related claims (NHC) on foods and non-alcoholic beverages in five European countries. Pre-packaged foods and drinks were sampled based on a standardized sampling protocol, using store lists or a store floor plan. Data collection took place across five countries, in three types of stores. A total of 2034 foods and drinks were sampled and packaging information was analyzed. At least one claim was identified for 26% (95% CI (24.0%-27.9%)) of all foods and drinks sampled. Six percent of these claims were symbolic. The majority of the claims were nutrition claims (64%), followed by health claims (29%) and health-related ingredient claims (6%). The most common health claims were nutrient and other function claims (47% of all claims), followed by disease risk reduction claims (5%). Eight percent of the health claims were children's development and health claims but these were only observed on less than 1% (0.4%-1.1%) of the foods. The category of foods for specific dietary use had the highest proportion of NHC (70% of foods carried a claim). The prevalence of symbolic and non-symbolic NHC varies across European countries and between different food categories. This study provides baseline data for policy makers and the food industry to monitor and evaluate the use of claims on food packaging.
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Brown KA, de Wit L, Timotijevic L, Sonne A-M, Laehteenmaeki L, Garcia NB, Jeruszka-Bielak M, Sicinska E, Moore AN, Lawrence M, et al (2015). Communication of scientific uncertainty: international case studies on the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION,
18(8), 1378-1388.
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Jeruszka-Bielak M, Sicińska E, Wit LD, Ruprich J, Rehůřková I, Brown KA, Timotijevic L, Sonne AM, Haugaard P, Guzzon A, et al (2015). Stakeholders' Views on Factors Influencing Nutrition Policy: a Qualitative Study Across Ten European Countries.
Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences,
65(4), 293-302.
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Stakeholders' Views on Factors Influencing Nutrition Policy: a Qualitative Study Across Ten European Countries
The objective was to identify the main factors influencing micronutrient policies in the opinion of policy actors in ten European countries. Study was carried out during Jan-Nov 2010 in European countries: the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Spain. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with representatives of stakeholders involved in the vitamin D, folate and iodine policy making process. Fifty eight key informants representing mainly scientific advisory bodies (n=24) and governmental organisations (n=19) participated in the study. The remaining interviewees represented non-governmental organisations (n=6), industry (n=4) or were independent academic or health professional experts (n=5). Data were analysed by theoretical interpretative thematic analysis. Insights from interviewees on the development of micronutrient policies were grouped using the Public Health Nutrition Policy-making model. The main factors influencing the micronutrient policies were: systematic monitoring of nutrition and health, causal relationships between consumers' diet-related behaviours and health outcomes, scientific recommendations from national bodies (Science area); scientific recommendations from international authorities and experiences of other countries, EU legislation, cultural factors (Wider context) and political environment, national capacity to deal with the problem, national legislation, economics, stakeholder engagement, relationships between stakeholders (Policy and institutions area). The spectrum and weight of the factors influencing nutritional policy depends on nutrient, country and degree of its "advanced status" within nutrition policy, political environment, culture and socio-economic conditions as well as the point of view (who is expressing the opinion).
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Brown KA, Hermoso M, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Lillegaard ITL, Rehurkova I, Larranaga A, Loncarevic-Srmic A, Andersen LF, Ruprich J, et al (2013). Consumer involvement in dietary guideline development: opinions from European stakeholders.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION,
16(5), 769-776.
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Timotijevic L, Brown KA, Lahteenmaki L, De Wit L, Sonne A-M, Ruprich J, Rehurkova I, Jeruszka-Bielak M, Sicinska E, Garcia NB, et al (2013). EURRECA-A Framework for Considering Evidence in Public Health Nutrition Policy Development.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION,
53(10), 1124-1134.
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Dhonukshe-Rutten RAM, Bouwman J, Brown KA, Cavelaars AEJM, Collings R, Grammatikaki E, CPGM de Groot L, Gurinovic M, Harvey LJ, Hermoso M, et al (2013). EURRECA-Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
53(10), 999-1040.
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EURRECA-Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations
The EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned (EURRECA) Network of Excellence explored the process of setting micronutrient recommendations to address the variance in recommendations across Europe. Work centered upon the transparent assessment of nutritional requirements via a series of systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses. In addition, the necessity of assessing nutritional requirements and the policy context of setting micronutrient recommendations was investigated. Findings have been presented in a framework that covers nine activities clustered into four stages: stage one "Defining the problem" describes Activities 1 and 2: "Identifying the nutrition-related health problem" and "Defining the process"; stage two "Monitoring and evaluating" describes Activities 3 and 7: "Establishing appropriate methods," and "Nutrient intake and status of population groups"; stage three "Deriving dietary reference values" describes Activities 4, 5, and 6: "Collating sources of evidence," "Appraisal of the evidence," and "Integrating the evidence"; stage four "Using dietary reference values in policy making" describes Activities 8 and 9: "Identifying policy options," and "Evaluating policy implementation." These activities provide guidance on how to resolve various issues when deriving micronutrient requirements and address the methodological and policy decisions, which may explain the current variation in recommendations across Europe. [Supplementary materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition for the following free supplemental files: Additional text, tables, and figures.]. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
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Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Brown K, Raats MM, Shepherd R (2013). Scientific decision-making and stakeholder consultations: the case of salt recommendations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE,
85, 79-86.
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Jensen BB, Lähteenmäki L, Grunert KG, Brown K, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Shepherd R, Raats MM (2012). Changing Micronutrient Intake Through (Voluntary) Behaviour Change: the Case of Folate. Appetite, 58, 1014-1022.
Brown K-A, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Shepherd R, Lähteenmäki L, Raats MM (2011). A Review of Consumer Awareness, Understanding and Use of Food Based Dietary Guidelines. British Journal of Nutrition, 106(1), 15-26.
Brown KA, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Ruprich J, Rehurkova I, Hermoso M, Andersen L-F, Lillegaard ITL, Fernandez-Celemin L, Larranaga A, et al (2011). Micronutrient recommendation stakeholders' beliefs on dietary guidelines: a qualitative study across six European countries/regions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION,
65(7), 872-874.
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Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Brown K, Shepherd R, Fernandez-Celemin L, Dömölki L, Ruprich J, Dhonukshe-Rutten RA, Sonne A-M, Hermoso M, et al (2011). The Process of Setting Micronutrient Recommendations: a Cross-European Comparison of Nutrition-Related Scientific Advisory Bodies. Public Health Nutrition, 14(4), 716-728.
Timotijevic L, Raats MM, Barnett J, Brown K, Shepherd R, Fernandez-Celemin L, Dömölki L, Ruprich J, Sonne A-M, Hermoso M, et al (2010). From Micronutrient Recommendations to Policy: Consumer and Stakeholder Involvement. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 64, 31-37.
Timotijevic L, Raats MM, Barnett J, Brown K, Fernandez L, Domolki L, Ruprich J, Dhonukshe-Rutten RA, Sonne A-M, Hermoso M, et al (2010). Institutional contexts in which micronutrient reference values are developed across Europe.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY,
69(OCE1), E41-E41.
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Brown KA, Ogden J, Vogele C, Gibson EL (2008). The role of parental control practices in explaining children's diet and BMI.
APPETITE,
50(2-3), 252-259.
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Ogden J, Karim L, Choudry A, Brown K (2007). Understanding successful behaviour change: the role of intentions, attitudes to the target and motivations and the example of diet.
HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH,
22(3), 397-405.
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Conferences
Ganpule-Rao A, Brown K, Dubey M, Venkateshmurthy NS, Pandey H, Jarhyan P, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, et al (2021). (1) Food insecurity, dietary diversity and malnutrition in North and South India / (2) Comparison of diets in North and South India with EAT Lancet diet. INFORMAS eSymposium 2021 Asia & Pacific. 27th - 27th Oct 2021.
Brown K, Knai C, Venkateshmurthy NS, Mohan S (2020). Scoping review of food system policies in India: opportunities for integration to achieve sustainable development goals. 4th International Conference on Global Food Security. 4th Dec 2020 - 9th Dec 2021.
Brown K, Knai C, Venkateshmurthy NS, Mohan S (2019). Food system “tracers” to analyse healthy and sustainable food systems: tracing milk in India. Livestock, Environment & People (LEAP) 2019. 10th - 10th Dec 2019.
Brown KA, Hart KH, Sommers-Jones G, Egan B, Fiates GMR, Raats MM, Hieke S, Consortium CLYMBOL (2016). Do health claims affect consumption, as measured in the laboratory or in the field?.
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Brown KA, Timotijevic L, Geurts M, Arentoft JL, Bardes J, Fezeu L, Lavine M, Ocke M, Tetens I, Vors C, et al (2015). New insights from EuroDISH mapping of food and health research infrastructure.
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Brown KA, Hieke S, Kuljanic N, Pravst I, Miklavec K, Rayner M, Kur A, Pfeifer K, Gracia A (2015). Prevalence of health-related claims on pre-packaged foods: a five-country study in Europe.
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Dhonukshe-Rutten R, Snoek HM, Brown KA, Slimani N, Finglas P, Perozzi G, van Ommen B, Tetens I, Ocke M, Laville M, et al (2013). RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE EUROPEAN FOOD, NUTRITION AND PUBLIC HEALTH AREA: CURRENT INITIATIVES FROM EURODISH.
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de Wit L, Timotijevic L, Brown K, Guzzon A, Brito Garcia N, Roszkowski W, Rehurkova I, Sarmant Y, Alevritou E, Haugaard P, et al (2011). Selecting options for national nutrition policy: a consideration of scientific evidence and alternative perspectives.
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Brown K, Timotijevic L, De Wit L, Brito Garcia N, Roszkowski W, Sonne A, Lahteenmaki L, Raats M (2011). Transparency and uncertainty in scientific advisory bodies: five European case studies.
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Timotijevic L, Raats MM, Barnett J, Brown K, Latheenmaki L, Jensen BB (2010). Health-behaviour-policy epistemological framework for the decision making of policy makers relevant to micronutrient recommendations.
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Vogele C, Gibson L, Ogden J, Brown K (2007). Food choice and delay of gratification: an experimental investigation in obese, overweight and normal-weight primary school children.
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Reports
Brown K, Sharma P, Venkateshmurthy NS, Singh S, Mohan S, Hawkes C (2020). Who is making food policy in India. Centre for Food Policy, London, City, University of London.
Trew K, Barnett J, Stevenson C, Muldoon O, Breakwell G, Brown K (2005). Young People & Food-Adolescents’ Dietary Beliefs and Understandings. Safefood, food promotion board for NI & ROI.
Publications by year
2023
Singh S, Venkateshmurthy NS, Brown KA, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Jarhyan P, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S (2023). Agricultural and Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Farmer Household Dietary Diversity in India: a Comparative Study of Visakhapatnam and Sonipat.
Sustainability,
15(4), 2873-2873.
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Agricultural and Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Farmer Household Dietary Diversity in India: a Comparative Study of Visakhapatnam and Sonipat
Using primary data from 479 farmer households, this study examined the associations between agricultural and socioeconomic factors and farmer household dietary diversity in Visakhapatnam and Sonipat. Cropping intensity was positively associated with farmers’ household dietary diversity score (HDDS), suggesting that higher cropping intensity may expand the gross cropped area and improve food security among subsistence farmers. Distance to food markets was also significantly associated with farmer HDDS, which suggests that market integration with rural households can improve farmer HDDS in Visakhapatnam. In Sonipat, wealth index had a positive association with farmer HDDS, targeting the income pathway by improving farmer HDDS in this region. Considering the relative contribution of these factors, distance to food markets, cropping intensity, and crop diversity were the three most important factors affecting farmer HDDS in Visakhapatnam, whereas wealth index, cropping intensity, and distance to food markets emerged as the top three important factors contributing to farmer HDDS in Sonipat. Our study concludes that the associations between agricultural and socioeconomic factors and farmer HDDS are complex but context- and location-specific; therefore, considering the site- and context-specific circumstances, different connections to HDDS in India can be found to better support policy priorities on the ground.
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Ganpule A, Brown KA, Dubey M, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Jarhyan P, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Pandey H, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, et al (2023). Food insecurity and its determinants among adults in North and South India.
Nutr J,
22(1).
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Food insecurity and its determinants among adults in North and South India.
BACKGROUND: Food insecurity is a major public health problem worldwide. In India, there are limited food insecurity assessment studies using a conventionally accepted method like the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), developed by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). This study aims to measure food insecurity using the FIES and explore its determinants and association with body mass index (BMI) among Indian adults. METHODS: in a cross-sectional study, we used FIES to measure food security in a sample of 9005 adults residing in North and South India. Using questionnaires, socio-demographic factors, dietary intake and food security data were collected. The dietary diversity scores (FAO-IDDS) and food insecurity scores (FAO-FIES) were calculated. Body size was measured and BMI was calculated. RESULTS: the mean age of the study participants was 52.4 years (± 11.7); half were women and half resided in rural areas. Around 10% of the participants reported having experienced (mild or moderate or severe) food insecurity between October 2018 and February 2019. Dietary diversity (measured by FAO's Individual Dietary Diversity Scores, IDDS) was low and half of the participants consumed ≤ 3 food groups/day. The mean BMI was 24.7 kg/m2. In the multivariate analysis, a lower IDDS and BMI were associated with a higher FIES. The place of residence, gender and wealth index were important determinants of FIES, with those residing in South India, women and those belonging to the poorest wealth index reporting higher food insecurity. CONCLUSION: Food security is understudied in India. Our study adds important evidence to the literature. Despite having marginal food insecurity, high prevalence of low diet quality, especially among women, is disconcerting. Similar studies at the national level are warranted to determine the food insecurity situation comprehensively in India and plan appropriate policy actions to address it effectively, to attain the key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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Ganpule A, Dubey M, Pandey H, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Green R, Ann Brown K, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Jarhyan P, Prabhakaran D, et al (2023). Snacking Behavior and Association with Metabolic Risk Factors in Adults from North and South India. Journal of Nutrition, 153(2), 523-531.
2022
Carriedo A, Walls H, Brown KA (2022). Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room: the Role of Power Dynamics in Transforming Food Systems Comment on "What Opportunities Exist for Making the Food Supply Nutrition Friendly? a Policy Space Analysis in Mexico".
International Journal of Health Policy and ManagementAbstract:
Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room: the Role of Power Dynamics in Transforming Food Systems Comment on "What Opportunities Exist for Making the Food Supply Nutrition Friendly? a Policy Space Analysis in Mexico"
A paradigm shift is required to transform food systems, so they are more equitable, environmentally friendly, and healthy. This requires acknowledging which factors change or maintain the status quo. In this commentary, we reflect upon the Cervantes et al study findings and discuss the role of power dynamics in transforming food systems. This is directly relevant to Mexico in terms of (i) relationships between food system actors; (ii) the role of socio-economic political context; and (iii) opportunities for policy coherence and transformative food systems approaches. We suggest that the power dynamics that drive the food produced, sold, and consumed should be recognised in all (inter)national governance decision-making. The 2021 United Nations Food System Summit – when interest groups were perceived to overly influence the summit proceedings – is an example of how neglecting the role of power dynamics can undermine and slow food system transformation.
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Brown K, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Potubariki G, Sharma P, Cardwell JM, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, Knai C (2022). The role of dairy in healthy and sustainable food systems: community voices from India.
BMC Public HealthAbstract:
The role of dairy in healthy and sustainable food systems: community voices from India
Background
The role of dairy foods in healthy and sustainable food systems is challenging. Milk production is associated with greenhouse gas emissions and milk-based processed foods can be high in fat, sugar and salt; yet, milk production provides income generating opportunities for farmers and dairy foods provide essential nutrients to young children, with a cultural significance in many communities. This is particularly relevant to India, the world’s largest producer of milk. The aim of this study was to use Photovoice, a participatory research method, to explore the experiences and perceptions of communities in India on the role of dairy products in local sustainable and healthy food systems.
Methods
Purposive sampling recruited two women’s self-help groups in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: one in a rural area and one in an urban area. A total of 31 participants (10-17 urban group and 12-14 rural group), produced photographs with captions to represent their views on how dairy was produced, sold, and consumed in their community. A discussion workshop was held in each area, with prompts to consider health and the environment. Workshop transcripts, photographs and captions were analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis.
Results
A range of experiences and perceptions were discussed by the two women’s self help groups. Participants had an awareness of their local food system and how stages of dairy food supply chains were non-linear and inherently interconnected. Three main themes were identified: 1) Quality and value matters to producers and consumers; 2) the need to adapt to sustain dairy farmer livelihoods in water scarce areas; 3) it’s not only about health.
Conclusions
Moderate milk-producing states such as Andhra Pradesh will continue to develop their dairy industry through policy actions. Including communities in policy discussions through innovative methods like Photovoice can help to maximise the positive and minimise the negative role of dairy in evolving local food systems.
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2021
Ganpule-Rao A, Brown K, Dubey M, Venkateshmurthy NS, Pandey H, Jarhyan P, Maddury AP, Khatkar R, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, et al (2021). (1) Food insecurity, dietary diversity and malnutrition in North and South India / (2) Comparison of diets in North and South India with EAT Lancet diet. INFORMAS eSymposium 2021 Asia & Pacific. 27th - 27th Oct 2021.
Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Potubariki G, Brown KA, Sharma P, Ganpule-Rao A, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, Knai C (2021). A Photovoice Study to Reveal Community Perceptions of Highly Processed Packaged Foods in India. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 60(6), 810-825.
Law C, Brown KA, Green R, Venkateshmurthy NS, Mohan S, Scheelbeek PFD, Shankar B, Dangour AD, Cornelsen L (2021). Changes in take-home aerated soft drink purchases in urban India after the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST): an interrupted time series analysis.
SSM - Population Health,
14Abstract:
Changes in take-home aerated soft drink purchases in urban India after the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST): an interrupted time series analysis
Objectives: Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are increasingly being implemented as public health interventions to limit the consumption of sugar and reduce associated health risks. In July 2017, India imposed a new tax rate on aerated (carbonated) drinks as part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform. This study investigates the post-GST changes in the purchase of aerated drinks in urban India. Methods: an interrupted time series analysis was conducted on state-level monthly take-home purchases of aerated drinks in urban India from January 2013 to June 2018. We assessed changes in the year-on-year growth rate (i.e. percentage change) in aerated drink purchases with controls for contextual variables. Results: We found no evidence of a reduction in state-level monthly take-home aerated drink purchases in urban India following the implementation of GST. Further analysis showed that the year-on-year growth rate in aerated drink purchases increased slightly (0.1 percentage point per month, 95%CI = 0.018, 0.181) after the implementation of GST; however, this trend was temporary and decreased over time (0.008 percentage point per month, 95%CI = −0.015, −0.001). Conclusions: in India, a country currently with low aerated drink consumption, the implementation of GST was not associated with a reduction in aerated drink purchase in urban settings. Due to the lack of accurate and sufficiently detailed price data, it is not possible to say whether this finding is driven by prices not changing sufficiently. Furthermore, the impact of GST reform on industry practice (reformulation, marketing) and individual behaviour choices (substitution) is unknown and warrants further investigation to understand how such taxes could be implemented to deliver public health benefits.
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Brown K, Paul M, Sharma P (2021). Covid-19 food policy in India - the first four months.
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Brown KA, Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Law C, Harris F, Kadiyala S, Shankar B, Mohan S, Prabhakaran D, Knai C (2021). Moving towards sustainable food systems: a review of Indian food policy budgets. Global Food Security, 28, 100462-100462.
2020
Brown K, Knai C, Venkateshmurthy NS, Mohan S (2020). Scoping review of food system policies in India: opportunities for integration to achieve sustainable development goals. 4th International Conference on Global Food Security. 4th Dec 2020 - 9th Dec 2021.
Brown KA, Harris F, Potter C, Knai C (2020). The future of environmental sustainability labelling on food products.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH,
4(4), E137-E138.
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Brown K, Sharma P, Venkateshmurthy NS, Singh S, Mohan S, Hawkes C (2020). Who is making food policy in India. Centre for Food Policy, London, City, University of London.
2019
Brown K, Knai C, Venkateshmurthy NS, Mohan S (2019). Food system “tracers” to analyse healthy and sustainable food systems: tracing milk in India. Livestock, Environment & People (LEAP) 2019. 10th - 10th Dec 2019.
Law C, Green R, Kadiyala S, Shankar B, Knai C, Brown KA, Dangour AD, Cornelsen L (2019). Purchase trends of processed foods and beverages in urban India. Global Food Security, 23, 191-204.
Tobi RCA, Harris F, Rana R, Brown KA, Quaife M, Green R (2019). Sustainable Diet Dimensions. Comparing Consumer Preference for Nutrition, Environmental and Social Responsibility Food Labelling: a Systematic Review.
SUSTAINABILITY,
11(23).
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2018
Snoek HM, Eijssen LMT, Geurts M, Vors C, Brown KA, Bogaardt MJ, Dhonukshe-Rutten RAM, Evelo CT, Fezeu LK, Finglas PM, et al (2018). Advancing food, nutrition, and health research in Europe by connecting and building research infrastructures in a DISH-RI: Results of the EuroDISH project.
Trends in Food Science and Technology,
73, 58-66.
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Advancing food, nutrition, and health research in Europe by connecting and building research infrastructures in a DISH-RI: Results of the EuroDISH project
Background: Research infrastructures (RIs) are essential to advance research on the relationship between food, nutrition, and health. RIs will facilitate innovation and allow insights at the systems level which are required to design (public health) strategies that will address societal challenges more effectively. Approach: in the EuroDISH project we mapped existing RIs in the food and health area in Europe, identified outstanding needs, and synthesised this into a conceptual design of a pan-European DISH-RI. The DISH model was used to describe and structure the research area: Determinants of food choice, Intake of foods and nutrients, Status and functional markers of nutritional health, and Health and disease risk. Key findings: the need to develop RIs in the food and health domain clearly emerged from the EuroDISH project. It showed the necessity for a unique interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder RI that overarches the research domains. A DISH-RI should bring services to the research community that facilitate network and community building and provide access to standardised, interoperable, and innovative data and tools. It should fulfil the scientific needs to connect within and between research domains and make use of current initiatives. Added value can also be created by providing services to policy makers and industry, unlocking data and enabling valorisation of research insights in practice through public-private partnerships. The governance of these services (e.g. ownership) and the centralised and distributed activities of the RI itself (e.g. flexibility, innovation) needs to be organised and aligned with the different interests of public and private partners.
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2017
Brown KA, Timotijević L, Geurts M, Arentoft JL, Dhonukshe-Rutten RAM, Fezeu L, Finglas P, Laville M, Perozzi G, Ocké M, et al (2017). Concepts and procedures for mapping food and health research infrastructure: New insights from the EuroDISH project.
Trends in Food Science and Technology,
63, 113-131.
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Concepts and procedures for mapping food and health research infrastructure: New insights from the EuroDISH project
Background Recent initiatives in Europe have encouraged the formalisation of research infrastructure to unify fragmented facilities, resources and services; and to facilitate world-class research of complex public health challenges, such as those related to non-communicable disease. How this can be achieved in the area of food and health has, to date, been unclear. Scope and approach This commentary paper presents examples of the types of food and health research facilities, resources and services available in Europe. Insights are provided on the challenge of identifying and classifying research infrastructure. In addition, suggestions are made for the future direction of food and health research infrastructure in Europe. These views are informed by the EuroDISH project, which mapped research infrastructure in four areas of food and health research: Determinants of dietary behaviour; Intake of foods/nutrients; Status and functional markers of nutritional health; Health and disease risk of foods/nutrients. Key findings and conclusion There is no objective measure to identify or classify research infrastructure. It is therefore, difficult to operationalise this term. EuroDISH demonstrated specific challenges with identifying the degree an organisation, project, network or national infrastructure could be considered a research infrastructure; and establishing the boundary of a research infrastructure (integral hard or soft facilities/resources/services). Nevertheless, there are opportunities to create dedicated food and health research infrastructures in Europe. These would need to be flexible and adaptable to keep pace with an ever-changing research environment and bring together the multi-disciplinary needs of the food and health research community.
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Brown KA, Ogden J, Vogel C, Gibson EL (2017). Corrigendum to “The role of parental control practices in explaining children's diet and BMI” (Appetite (2008) 50 (252–259)(S0195666307003315)(10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.010)).
Appetite,
108Abstract:
Corrigendum to “The role of parental control practices in explaining children's diet and BMI” (Appetite (2008) 50 (252–259)(S0195666307003315)(10.1016/j.appet.2007.07.010))
The corresponding author details have been updated. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. The correct corresponding author affiliation and contact details are as follows, Kerry Ann Brown. kerry.brown@lshtm.ac.uk. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK.
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2016
Hieke S, Kuljanic N, Fernandez L, Lähteenmäki L, Stancu V, Raats M, Egan B, Brown K, Trijp H, Kleef E, et al (2016). Country Differences in the History of Use of Health Claims and Symbols. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 6(3), 148-168.
Brown KA, Hart KH, Sommers-Jones G, Egan B, Fiates GMR, Raats MM, Hieke S, Consortium CLYMBOL (2016). Do health claims affect consumption, as measured in the laboratory or in the field?.
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Hieke S, Kuljanic N, Pravst I, Miklavec K, Kaur A, Brown KA, Egan BM, Pfeifer K, Gracia A, Rayner M, et al (2016). Prevalence of Nutrition and Health-Related Claims on Pre-Packaged Foods: a Five-Country Study in Europe.
Nutrients,
8(3).
Abstract:
Prevalence of Nutrition and Health-Related Claims on Pre-Packaged Foods: a Five-Country Study in Europe.
This study is part of the research undertaken in the EU funded project CLYMBOL ("Role of health-related CLaims and sYMBOLs in consumer behaviour"). The first phase of this project consisted of mapping the prevalence of symbolic and non-symbolic nutrition and health-related claims (NHC) on foods and non-alcoholic beverages in five European countries. Pre-packaged foods and drinks were sampled based on a standardized sampling protocol, using store lists or a store floor plan. Data collection took place across five countries, in three types of stores. A total of 2034 foods and drinks were sampled and packaging information was analyzed. At least one claim was identified for 26% (95% CI (24.0%-27.9%)) of all foods and drinks sampled. Six percent of these claims were symbolic. The majority of the claims were nutrition claims (64%), followed by health claims (29%) and health-related ingredient claims (6%). The most common health claims were nutrient and other function claims (47% of all claims), followed by disease risk reduction claims (5%). Eight percent of the health claims were children's development and health claims but these were only observed on less than 1% (0.4%-1.1%) of the foods. The category of foods for specific dietary use had the highest proportion of NHC (70% of foods carried a claim). The prevalence of symbolic and non-symbolic NHC varies across European countries and between different food categories. This study provides baseline data for policy makers and the food industry to monitor and evaluate the use of claims on food packaging.
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2015
Brown KA, de Wit L, Timotijevic L, Sonne A-M, Laehteenmaeki L, Garcia NB, Jeruszka-Bielak M, Sicinska E, Moore AN, Lawrence M, et al (2015). Communication of scientific uncertainty: international case studies on the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION,
18(8), 1378-1388.
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Brown KA, Timotijevic L, Geurts M, Arentoft JL, Bardes J, Fezeu L, Lavine M, Ocke M, Tetens I, Vors C, et al (2015). New insights from EuroDISH mapping of food and health research infrastructure.
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Brown KA, Hieke S, Kuljanic N, Pravst I, Miklavec K, Rayner M, Kur A, Pfeifer K, Gracia A (2015). Prevalence of health-related claims on pre-packaged foods: a five-country study in Europe.
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Jeruszka-Bielak M, Sicińska E, Wit LD, Ruprich J, Rehůřková I, Brown KA, Timotijevic L, Sonne AM, Haugaard P, Guzzon A, et al (2015). Stakeholders' Views on Factors Influencing Nutrition Policy: a Qualitative Study Across Ten European Countries.
Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences,
65(4), 293-302.
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Stakeholders' Views on Factors Influencing Nutrition Policy: a Qualitative Study Across Ten European Countries
The objective was to identify the main factors influencing micronutrient policies in the opinion of policy actors in ten European countries. Study was carried out during Jan-Nov 2010 in European countries: the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Spain. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with representatives of stakeholders involved in the vitamin D, folate and iodine policy making process. Fifty eight key informants representing mainly scientific advisory bodies (n=24) and governmental organisations (n=19) participated in the study. The remaining interviewees represented non-governmental organisations (n=6), industry (n=4) or were independent academic or health professional experts (n=5). Data were analysed by theoretical interpretative thematic analysis. Insights from interviewees on the development of micronutrient policies were grouped using the Public Health Nutrition Policy-making model. The main factors influencing the micronutrient policies were: systematic monitoring of nutrition and health, causal relationships between consumers' diet-related behaviours and health outcomes, scientific recommendations from national bodies (Science area); scientific recommendations from international authorities and experiences of other countries, EU legislation, cultural factors (Wider context) and political environment, national capacity to deal with the problem, national legislation, economics, stakeholder engagement, relationships between stakeholders (Policy and institutions area). The spectrum and weight of the factors influencing nutritional policy depends on nutrient, country and degree of its "advanced status" within nutrition policy, political environment, culture and socio-economic conditions as well as the point of view (who is expressing the opinion).
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2013
Brown KA, Hermoso M, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Lillegaard ITL, Rehurkova I, Larranaga A, Loncarevic-Srmic A, Andersen LF, Ruprich J, et al (2013). Consumer involvement in dietary guideline development: opinions from European stakeholders.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION,
16(5), 769-776.
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Timotijevic L, Brown KA, Lahteenmaki L, De Wit L, Sonne A-M, Ruprich J, Rehurkova I, Jeruszka-Bielak M, Sicinska E, Garcia NB, et al (2013). EURRECA-A Framework for Considering Evidence in Public Health Nutrition Policy Development.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION,
53(10), 1124-1134.
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Dhonukshe-Rutten RAM, Bouwman J, Brown KA, Cavelaars AEJM, Collings R, Grammatikaki E, CPGM de Groot L, Gurinovic M, Harvey LJ, Hermoso M, et al (2013). EURRECA-Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
53(10), 999-1040.
Abstract:
EURRECA-Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations
The EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned (EURRECA) Network of Excellence explored the process of setting micronutrient recommendations to address the variance in recommendations across Europe. Work centered upon the transparent assessment of nutritional requirements via a series of systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses. In addition, the necessity of assessing nutritional requirements and the policy context of setting micronutrient recommendations was investigated. Findings have been presented in a framework that covers nine activities clustered into four stages: stage one "Defining the problem" describes Activities 1 and 2: "Identifying the nutrition-related health problem" and "Defining the process"; stage two "Monitoring and evaluating" describes Activities 3 and 7: "Establishing appropriate methods," and "Nutrient intake and status of population groups"; stage three "Deriving dietary reference values" describes Activities 4, 5, and 6: "Collating sources of evidence," "Appraisal of the evidence," and "Integrating the evidence"; stage four "Using dietary reference values in policy making" describes Activities 8 and 9: "Identifying policy options," and "Evaluating policy implementation." These activities provide guidance on how to resolve various issues when deriving micronutrient requirements and address the methodological and policy decisions, which may explain the current variation in recommendations across Europe. [Supplementary materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition for the following free supplemental files: Additional text, tables, and figures.]. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
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Dhonukshe-Rutten R, Snoek HM, Brown KA, Slimani N, Finglas P, Perozzi G, van Ommen B, Tetens I, Ocke M, Laville M, et al (2013). RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE EUROPEAN FOOD, NUTRITION AND PUBLIC HEALTH AREA: CURRENT INITIATIVES FROM EURODISH.
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Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Brown K, Raats MM, Shepherd R (2013). Scientific decision-making and stakeholder consultations: the case of salt recommendations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE,
85, 79-86.
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2012
Jensen BB, Lähteenmäki L, Grunert KG, Brown K, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Shepherd R, Raats MM (2012). Changing Micronutrient Intake Through (Voluntary) Behaviour Change: the Case of Folate. Appetite, 58, 1014-1022.
2011
Brown K-A, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Shepherd R, Lähteenmäki L, Raats MM (2011). A Review of Consumer Awareness, Understanding and Use of Food Based Dietary Guidelines. British Journal of Nutrition, 106(1), 15-26.
Brown KA, Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Ruprich J, Rehurkova I, Hermoso M, Andersen L-F, Lillegaard ITL, Fernandez-Celemin L, Larranaga A, et al (2011). Micronutrient recommendation stakeholders' beliefs on dietary guidelines: a qualitative study across six European countries/regions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION,
65(7), 872-874.
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de Wit L, Timotijevic L, Brown K, Guzzon A, Brito Garcia N, Roszkowski W, Rehurkova I, Sarmant Y, Alevritou E, Haugaard P, et al (2011). Selecting options for national nutrition policy: a consideration of scientific evidence and alternative perspectives.
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Timotijevic L, Barnett J, Brown K, Shepherd R, Fernandez-Celemin L, Dömölki L, Ruprich J, Dhonukshe-Rutten RA, Sonne A-M, Hermoso M, et al (2011). The Process of Setting Micronutrient Recommendations: a Cross-European Comparison of Nutrition-Related Scientific Advisory Bodies. Public Health Nutrition, 14(4), 716-728.
Brown K, Timotijevic L, De Wit L, Brito Garcia N, Roszkowski W, Sonne A, Lahteenmaki L, Raats M (2011). Transparency and uncertainty in scientific advisory bodies: five European case studies.
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2010
Timotijevic L, Raats MM, Barnett J, Brown K, Shepherd R, Fernandez-Celemin L, Dömölki L, Ruprich J, Sonne A-M, Hermoso M, et al (2010). From Micronutrient Recommendations to Policy: Consumer and Stakeholder Involvement. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 64, 31-37.
Timotijevic L, Raats MM, Barnett J, Brown K, Latheenmaki L, Jensen BB (2010). Health-behaviour-policy epistemological framework for the decision making of policy makers relevant to micronutrient recommendations.
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Timotijevic L, Raats MM, Barnett J, Brown K, Fernandez L, Domolki L, Ruprich J, Dhonukshe-Rutten RA, Sonne A-M, Hermoso M, et al (2010). Institutional contexts in which micronutrient reference values are developed across Europe.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY,
69(OCE1), E41-E41.
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2008
Brown KA, Ogden J, Vogele C, Gibson EL (2008). The role of parental control practices in explaining children's diet and BMI.
APPETITE,
50(2-3), 252-259.
Author URL.
2007
Vogele C, Gibson L, Ogden J, Brown K (2007). Food choice and delay of gratification: an experimental investigation in obese, overweight and normal-weight primary school children.
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Ogden J, Karim L, Choudry A, Brown K (2007). Understanding successful behaviour change: the role of intentions, attitudes to the target and motivations and the example of diet.
HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH,
22(3), 397-405.
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2005
Trew K, Barnett J, Stevenson C, Muldoon O, Breakwell G, Brown K (2005). Young People & Food-Adolescents’ Dietary Beliefs and Understandings. Safefood, food promotion board for NI & ROI.