How Adolescents and Parents Food Shopping Patterns and Social Interaction When Shopping is Associated With Dietary Outcomes in Rural Communities

Abstract

ObjectiveDescribe the relationship between parent and adolescent food shopping patterns and behaviors and association with dietary intake.DescriptionAdolescents and their primary caregiver were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey in four counties of Kentucky and Ohio in fall 2013.EvaluationAdolescents who purchase food from school vending, gas stations, and convenience stores combined consumed more sugar-sweetened beverages. Adolescents who shopped with a friend at a fast food establishment consumed more mean added sugars.Conclusions and ImplicationsPolicies and interventions need to address cumulative shopping behavior and social interactions within food venues.Grant NumberUSDA Grant #2013-69001-20407 ObjectiveDescribe the relationship between parent and adolescent food shopping patterns and behaviors and association with dietary intake. Describe the relationship between parent and adolescent food shopping patterns and behaviors and association with dietary intake. DescriptionAdolescents and their primary caregiver were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey in four counties of Kentucky and Ohio in fall 2013. Adolescents and their primary caregiver were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey in four counties of Kentucky and Ohio in fall 2013. EvaluationAdolescents who purchase food from school vending, gas stations, and convenience stores combined consumed more sugar-sweetened beverages. Adolescents who shopped with a friend at a fast food establishment consumed more mean added sugars. Adolescents who purchase food from school vending, gas stations, and convenience stores combined consumed more sugar-sweetened beverages. Adolescents who shopped with a friend at a fast food establishment consumed more mean added sugars. Conclusions and ImplicationsPolicies and interventions need to address cumulative shopping behavior and social interactions within food venues. Policies and interventions need to address cumulative shopping behavior and social interactions within food venues.