Food security, dietary intake and foodways of urban low-income older south african women: An exploratory study
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Food security, dietary intake and foodways of urban low-income older south african women : An exploratory study. / Odunitan-Wayas, Feyisayo A.; Faber, Mieke; Mendham, Amy E.; Goedecke, Julia H.; Micklesfield, Lisa K.; Brooks, Naomi E.; Christensen, Dirk L.; Gallagher, Iain J.; Myburgh, Kathryn H.; Hunter, Angus M.; Lambert, Estelle V.
I: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Bind 18, Nr. 8, 3973, 2021.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Food security, dietary intake and foodways of urban low-income older south african women
T2 - An exploratory study
AU - Odunitan-Wayas, Feyisayo A.
AU - Faber, Mieke
AU - Mendham, Amy E.
AU - Goedecke, Julia H.
AU - Micklesfield, Lisa K.
AU - Brooks, Naomi E.
AU - Christensen, Dirk L.
AU - Gallagher, Iain J.
AU - Myburgh, Kathryn H.
AU - Hunter, Angus M.
AU - Lambert, Estelle V.
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - This cross-sectional study explored the differences in sociodemographics, dietary intake, and household foodways (cultural, socioeconomic practices that affect food purchase, consumption, and preferences) of food secure and food insecure older women living in a low-income urban setting in South Africa. Women (n = 122) aged 60–85 years old were recruited, a sociodemographic questionnaire was completed, and food security categories were determined. The categories were dichotomised into food secure (food secure and mild food insecurity) and food insecure (moderate and severe). A one-week quantified food frequency questionnaire was administered. Height and weight were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI, kg/m2). Most participants (>90%) were overweight/obese, unmarried/widowed, and breadwinners with a low monthly household income. Food insecure participants (36.9%) more frequently borrowed money for food (57.8% vs. 39.0%, p = 0.04), ate less so that their children could have more to eat (64.4%. vs. 27.3%, p = 0.001), and had higher housing density (1.2 vs. 1.0, p = 0.03), compared to their food-secure counterparts. Overall, <30% of participants met the WHO (Geneva, Switzerland) recommended daily servings of healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, and dairy products), but >60% perceived that they consumed an adequate amount of healthy foods. The overall low-quality diet of our cohort was associated with poor nutritional perceptions and choices, coupled with financial constraints.
AB - This cross-sectional study explored the differences in sociodemographics, dietary intake, and household foodways (cultural, socioeconomic practices that affect food purchase, consumption, and preferences) of food secure and food insecure older women living in a low-income urban setting in South Africa. Women (n = 122) aged 60–85 years old were recruited, a sociodemographic questionnaire was completed, and food security categories were determined. The categories were dichotomised into food secure (food secure and mild food insecurity) and food insecure (moderate and severe). A one-week quantified food frequency questionnaire was administered. Height and weight were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI, kg/m2). Most participants (>90%) were overweight/obese, unmarried/widowed, and breadwinners with a low monthly household income. Food insecure participants (36.9%) more frequently borrowed money for food (57.8% vs. 39.0%, p = 0.04), ate less so that their children could have more to eat (64.4%. vs. 27.3%, p = 0.001), and had higher housing density (1.2 vs. 1.0, p = 0.03), compared to their food-secure counterparts. Overall, <30% of participants met the WHO (Geneva, Switzerland) recommended daily servings of healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, and dairy products), but >60% perceived that they consumed an adequate amount of healthy foods. The overall low-quality diet of our cohort was associated with poor nutritional perceptions and choices, coupled with financial constraints.
KW - Coping strategies
KW - Food-related decisions
KW - Nutrition
KW - Older women
KW - Well-being
U2 - 10.3390/ijerph18083973
DO - 10.3390/ijerph18083973
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 33918829
AN - SCOPUS:85103850807
VL - 18
JO - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
JF - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
SN - 1661-7827
IS - 8
M1 - 3973
ER -
ID: 261044266