July 12, 2019SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología68 citationsOpen Access
Low intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables in socio-economically disadvantaged communities of South Africa: influence of affordability and sugary drinks intake
To evaluate how food affordability and the purchase of sugary drinks influence daily fruit and vegetable intake in socio-economically disadvantaged communities.
Assessed dietary intake patterns alongside beverage purchase frequency and affordability in resource-limited community settings.
Higher affordability and increased purchase frequency of sugary drinks were associated with lower daily intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables.
Abstract
These findings indicate that affordability and frequency of purchase of sugary drinks can influence daily intake of fruits and vegetables in resource-limited communities.