Ultra‐processed food and non‐communicable diseases in the United Kingdom: A narrative review and thematic synthesis of literature
The social and economic constructs of the United Kingdom (UK) provide a fertile food
environment for the dramatic expansion in the ultra‐processed food (UPF) market, driving …
environment for the dramatic expansion in the ultra‐processed food (UPF) market, driving …
Improving adolescents' dietary behaviours in the school-setting: challenges and opportunities
Adolescence is a critical time of physical, psychological and social development, and thus,
optimal nutritional intakes are required during this life stage. Despite this, adolescence is …
optimal nutritional intakes are required during this life stage. Despite this, adolescence is …
Ultra-processed food consumption in UK adolescents: Distribution, trends, and sociodemographic correlates using the National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2008/09 to …
Purpose We quantified levels of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and investigated
consumption patterns in a representative sample of UK adolescents. Methods We used data …
consumption patterns in a representative sample of UK adolescents. Methods We used data …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of the cost of living crisis and food insecurity on food purchasing behaviours and food preparation practices in people living with obesity
Lower income households are at greater risk of food insecurity and poor diet quality than
higher income households. In high-income countries, food insecurity is associated with high …
higher income households. In high-income countries, food insecurity is associated with high …
Factors that influence food choices in secondary school canteens: a qualitative study of pupil and staff perspectives
Background Adolescence is recognised as a period of nutritional vulnerability, with evidence
indicating that United Kingdom adolescents have suboptimal dietary intakes with many …
indicating that United Kingdom adolescents have suboptimal dietary intakes with many …
A qualitative process evaluation of universal free school meal provision in two London secondary schools
Background In the UK, one in five households with children experienced food insecurity in
2022, defined as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain …
2022, defined as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain …
[HTML][HTML] School food hero and the battle of the food foes: A story of public health policy, power imbalance and potential
This paper explores the impact of school food policy from the perspective of school food
workers to offer an alternative account of why school food may not be having the desired …
workers to offer an alternative account of why school food may not be having the desired …
A Mixed Methods, Quasi-Experimental Evaluation Exploring the Impact of a Secondary School Universal Free School Meals Intervention Pilot
Food insecurity amongst households with children is a growing concern globally. The
impacts in children include poor mental health and reduced educational attainment …
impacts in children include poor mental health and reduced educational attainment …
[HTML][HTML] The nutritional quality of food provision at UK government-funded holiday clubs: a Cross-sectional analysis of energy and nutrient content
A large proportion of children are at risk of food insecurity during school holidays in the UK.
The government-funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free holiday …
The government-funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free holiday …
Evaluating the impact of the universal infant free school meal policy on the ultra-processed food content of children's lunches in England and Scotland: a natural …
Abstract Background The Universal Infant Free School Meal (UIFSM) policy was introduced
in 2014/15 in England and Scotland for schoolchildren aged 4–7 years, leading to an …
in 2014/15 in England and Scotland for schoolchildren aged 4–7 years, leading to an …