Rebecca Evans , Paul Christiansen , Melissa Bateson , Daniel Nettle , Gregory S. Keenan , Charlotte A. Hardman
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This study therefore examined the associations between household food insecurity (HHFI), psychological distress, motives underlying food choices and meal patterning behaviours in a sample of UK adults (N = 594, mean age = 40.6 years, 96 % female). Key variables were quantified using questionnaires and structural equation modelling was used to determine the associations between them. HHFI was directly associated with higher food choice motives based on price, but not directly with other food choice motives. HHFI was indirectly associated with poorer diet quality via price motives. There were also significant serial indirect associations between HHFI and diet quality via distress and food choice motives. Specifically, HHFI was associated with greater distress, which in turn was associated with higher convenience motives and lower health motives, which were then both associated with poorer diet quality. 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Understanding the association between household food insecurity and diet quality: The role of psychological distress, food choice motives and meal patterning
Household food insecurity – a lack of reliable access to food that is safe, nutritious, and sufficient for normal growth – is associated with physical and mental ill-health. In the UK and many countries worldwide, food insecurity has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis and is a major public health concern. To identify potential points of intervention, it is important to understand how food insecurity is associated with individual-level factors, including behaviours and motivations towards food. This study therefore examined the associations between household food insecurity (HHFI), psychological distress, motives underlying food choices and meal patterning behaviours in a sample of UK adults (N = 594, mean age = 40.6 years, 96 % female). Key variables were quantified using questionnaires and structural equation modelling was used to determine the associations between them. HHFI was directly associated with higher food choice motives based on price, but not directly with other food choice motives. HHFI was indirectly associated with poorer diet quality via price motives. There were also significant serial indirect associations between HHFI and diet quality via distress and food choice motives. Specifically, HHFI was associated with greater distress, which in turn was associated with higher convenience motives and lower health motives, which were then both associated with poorer diet quality. Exploratory analyses indicated that HHFI was directly associated with lower meal frequency, and this in turn was associated with poorer diet quality. Findings demonstrate how experiences of general psychological distress, certain food choice motives, and meal frequency may play a role in the relationship between food insecurity and diet quality.
期刊介绍:
Appetite is an international research journal specializing in cultural, social, psychological, sensory and physiological influences on the selection and intake of foods and drinks. It covers normal and disordered eating and drinking and welcomes studies of both human and non-human animal behaviour toward food. Appetite publishes research reports, reviews and commentaries. Thematic special issues appear regularly. From time to time the journal carries abstracts from professional meetings. Submissions to Appetite are expected to be based primarily on observations directly related to the selection and intake of foods and drinks; papers that are primarily focused on topics such as nutrition or obesity will not be considered unless they specifically make a novel scientific contribution to the understanding of appetite in line with the journal's aims and scope.