Study reveals the positive link between home kitchens and adolescents’ health (AUDIO)
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Lead author Saira Sarwar, MA, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses a Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior cross-sectional study that shows how home food availability significantly influences adolescent diet quality and contributes to healthier eating habits. The study's implications suggest that interventions focusing on enhancing home availability of healthier foods may be more effective than those solely addressing neighborhood food options like fast-food and convenience stores in shaping dietary behaviors among adolescents, offering valuable insights for addressing adolescent obesity. Future research is needed to confirm these results and explore how these environments can be modified to combat adolescent obesity.
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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
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