Background There is a growing body of research on local retail food environments globally
in both urban and rural settings. Despite this, little research has been conducted on adult …

In westernised countries, food insecurity (FI) is robustly associated with low diet quality, and
obesity. Grocery stores are one promising arena for interventions to facilitate purchasing of …

A poor diet has crucial impacts on individuals and society as a whole. In addition to
individual preferences, there is evidence that people's diet is related to their social …

The issue of food security amongst older people is a growing concern, as ageing
populations face unique challenges that impact their access to adequate nutrition. This …

Objective The objective of this study was to cross-culturally adapt the Perceived Nutrition
Environment Measures Survey for use in the Brazilian context. Methods Independent …

Background Higher cost of healthy foods may explain unhealthy dietary patterns in lower-
income households. Unfortunately, combining food selection and nutrient intake data to …

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures such as lockdowns affect food access, dietary
choices, and food security. We conducted an online survey among 517 respondents during …

Dental caries (cavities), one of the most common infectious diseases, is caused by a number
of factors. Oral microbes, dietary practices, sociodemographic factors, and dental hygiene all …

Motivated by substantial public health implications of food insecurity, this study
systematically reexamined its determinants beyond household disadvantages. Utilizing data …

Background: The generalized propensity score (GPS) addresses selection bias due to
observed confounding variables and provides a means to demonstrate causality of …