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Effects of proximity to supermarkets on a randomized trial studying interventions for obesity

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  • Fiechtner, L.
  • Kleinman, K.
  • Melly, S.J.
  • Sharifi, M.
  • Marshall, R.
  • Block, J.
  • Cheng, E.R.
  • Taveras, E.M.

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Objectives. To determine whether proximity to a supermarket modified the effects of an obesity intervention. Methods. We examined 498 children aged 6 to 12 years with a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile participating in an obesity trial inMassachusetts in 2011 to 2013. The practice-based interventions included computerized clinician decision support plus family self-guided behavior change or health coaching. Outcomeswere 1-year change in BMI z-score, sugar-sweetened beverage intake, and fruit and vegetable intake.We examined distance to the closest supermarket as an effect modifier. Results. Distance to supermarkets was an effect modifier of 1-year change in BMI z-score and fruit and vegetable intake but not sugar-sweetened beverage intake. With each 1-mile shorter distance to a supermarket, intervention participants increased their fruit and vegetable intake by 0.29 servings per day and decreased their BMI z-score by -0.04 units relative to controls. Conclusions. Living closer to a supermarket is associated with greater improvements in fruit and vegetable intake and weight status in an obesity intervention.

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  • Fiechtner, L. & Kleinman, K. & Melly, S.J. & Sharifi, M. & Marshall, R. & Block, J. & Cheng, E.R. & Taveras, E.M., 2016. "Effects of proximity to supermarkets on a randomized trial studying interventions for obesity," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 106(3), pages 557-562.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302986_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302986
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    3. Laura M. König & Vera Araújo‐Soares, 2023. "Will the Farm to Fork strategy be effective in changing food consumption behavior? A health psychology perspective," Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 45(2), pages 785-802, June.
    4. Mariane de Almeida Alves & Maria Gabriela M. Pinho & Elizabeth Nappi Corrêa & Janaina das Neves & Francisco de Assis Guedes de Vasconcelos, 2019. "Parental Perceived Travel Time to and Reported Use of Food Retailers in Association with School Children’s Dietary Patterns," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-12, March.
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    7. Meng Yang & Feng Qiu & Juan Tu, 2022. "Premiums for Residing in Unfavorable Food Environments: Are People Rational?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-14, June.
    8. Jon Steinman, 2020. "Consumer Food Co‐ops in the Age of Grocery Giants," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 79(3), pages 833-875, May.

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