Evidence supports that television food advertisements influence children's preferences and their consumption. However, few studies have examined the extent nature of marketing to children in low middle income countries. This study aims assess nutritional quality foods beverages advertised on Mexican TV, applying Mexican, World Health Organization (WHO) European United Kingdom (UKNPM) nutrient profile models, before regulation came into effect. We recorded 600 h four national public free TV...

Objetivo. Documentar el conocimiento y uso de la información las diferentes etiquetas colocadas en los productos industrializados México. Material méto­dos. En una submuestra Encuesta Nacional Salud Nutrición Medio Camino 2016, se aplicó un cuestionario semiestructurado, desarrollado por investigadores libres conflicto interés, previamente validado piloteado población estratos socioeconómicos, grupos edad regiones del país. Resultados. Se entrevistó a 8 667 adultos ≥20 años edad. El...

Adequate water intake is essential for human health. Sugary beverage taxes are a best buy policy to reduce obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) promote healthy patterns. The study purpose was evaluate national FBDGs countries with sugary tax legislation (2000–2023) discourage consumption. We developed coding framework conduct content analysis of FBDG documents, used six indicators identify messages images assign hydration recommendation...

Preschool Mexican children consume 7% of their total energy intake from processed breakfast cereals. This study characterized the nutritional quality and labelling (claims Guideline Daily Amount (GDA)) packaged cereals available in market. Photographs all 9 main food retail chains country were taken. The nutrition was assessed using United Kingdom Nutrient Profiling Model (UKNPM). Claims classified International Network for Food Obesity/non-communicable Diseases Research, Monitoring Action...

Celebrity endorsement used to promote energy-dense and nutrient-poor (EDNP) food beverage products may contribute poor dietary habits. This study examined celebrity of branded marketing campaigns in the United States (US) from 1990 2017. data were collected peer-reviewed grey literature. Interactive visualizations created for relationships between celebrities, companies whose nutritional profiles compared with US Department Agriculture's (USDA's) Smart Snacks Standards. Logistic regression...

To evaluate the progress toward 2023 target for elimination of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (IP-TFA) in Region Americas and to highlight achievements four strategic lines action from Plan Action Elimination IP-TFA 2020-2025.A survey based on World Health Organization (WHO) REPLACE package was used collect data. The outlines six areas (Review, Promote, Legislate, Assess, Create, Enforce) support prompt, complete, sustained food supply. Information cross-checked updated until...

The present study examines public housing residents' smoking cessation intentions, expectancies, and attempts one year after implementation of the Department Housing Urban Development's mandatory smoke-free rule in housing. sample includes 233 cigarette smokers, ages 18-80, who reside District Columbia Authority. Data collection occurred between March August 2019. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, Wilcoxon two-sample test analyses assessed across resident demographics characteristics....

Background: Overweight and obesity rates in Latin America are much higher than the global prevalence. Front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition label systems gaining momentum being implemented as a strategy to tackle among children adults. This study investigates usage preference of three FOP labels Argentinian, Chilean, Costa Rican, Mexican adult parents.
 Methods: From March May 2016, questionnaire was administered 966 parents elementary school aged Argentina (89), Chile (304), Rica (258) Mexico...

In July 2018, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implemented a mandatory smoke-free rule in public housing. This study assessed administrator resident perceptions implementation during its initial year District Columbia Authority (DCHA). Assessment included nine focus groups (

Abstract Background In 2015, the Partnership for a Healthier America launched branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign to apply unique industry-inspired marketing approach promote fruit and vegetable sales intake moms teens in two US pilot markets: Fresno, California Hampton Roads, Virginia. The aims of this cross-sectional study were to: 1) assess brand awareness fruit- vegetable-related outcomes among FNV target audiences Virginia market locations; 2) examine whether reported was...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the main cause of death globally (70%) and in Region Americas (80%), poor diets a leading driver NCDs. In response, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World (WHO) introduced set evidence-based regulatory measures to help countries improve through reduced consumption processed ultra-processed foods. This paper aims describe needs propose actions for key actors advance these measures. A workshop was designed assess member states’ capacity. thematic...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Strategic Plan 2020–2025 committed to reduce children’s consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor food and beverage products high in fat, sugar salt (HFSS) promote healthy eating patterns malnutrition all forms. This paper describes the capacity-building needs PAHO’s Member States restrict marketing HFSS beverages children. We asked Ministries officials or national institutes/departmental representatives (n = 35) complete a 28-item web-based survey...

Abstract Background The Partnership for a Healthier America launched the branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign in 2015 to promote fruit and vegetable sales intake mothers teens two US pilot media market areas: Fresno, California Hampton Roads, Virginia. Limited evidence is available on effectiveness of marketing strategies influence consumers’ demand. This cross-sectional study assessed associations between awareness FNV attitudes, beliefs, intentions, behaviors related purchases...

Abstract Background: The Partnership for a Healthier America launched the branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign in 2015 to promote fruit and vegetable sales intake moms teens two United States pilot market areas: Fresno, California Hampton Roads, Virginia. aims of this cross-sectional study were to: 1) assess brand awareness fruit- vegetable-related outcomes among respondents from target audiences FNV (i.e., teens) CA VA locations; 2) examine whether reported was associated with...