Food acceptability and choice research programme - list of projects
Information about Agency-funded research projects
N09001: A family-based study to determine the acceptability of an increased intake of complex carbohydrates and explore how change can be achieved
This research project aims to identify an effective method of encouraging families to consume more foods rich in complex carbohydrates.
Results available.
N09002: Barriers to the development and uptake of reduced fat foods
This research project aims to identify barriers to the development by industry and uptake by consumers of reduced fat foods.
Results available.
N09003: The development and evaluation of a novel school based intervention to increase fruit and vegetable intake in children
This research project aims to develop and evaluate a whole school approach to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables in children aged 5 -11 years.
Results available.
N09006: Are fruit tuck shops in primary schools effective in increasing pupils' fruit consumption? A randomised controlled trial
This research project aims to identify the feasibility of setting up fruit tuck shops in primary schools, and to identify the impact of these on pupils' consumption of fruit and other snacks.
Results available.
N09008: Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children - the development and evaluation of a school-based intervention using art/play therapy
This research project aims to use art/play therapy to alter children's attitudes towards fruit and vegetables and investigate whether this changes consumption.
Results available.
N09009: Family centred, school based intervention for the prevention of obesity in primary school-aged children
This research project aims to develop a school based family intervention programme to prevent obesity in children under 10 years of age.
Results available.
N09010: Do 'food deserts' exist? A multi-level, geographical analysis of the relationship between retail food access, socio-economic position and dietary intake
This research project aims to determine the relationship between dietary intake, socio-economic factors and retail access to a 'healthy' and affordable diet in Newcastle.
Results available.
N09011: Assisting dietary change in low income communities - assessing the impact of a community based practical food skills intervention (CookWell)
This research project aims to develop a food skills initiative to promote increased consumption of fibre-rich starchy foods, fish, vegetables and fruit and decreased consumption of fat in adults living in areas of deprivation.
N09012: Development and evaluation of an interactive multi media CD-ROM for the promotion of nutrition education in secondary schoolchildren
This research project aims was to develop and evaluate an interactive CD-ROM for the promotion of nutrition education in 12 year old children across the UK.
N09015: Design and evaluation of peer-led community based food clubs. A means to improve the diet of older people from deprived social backgrounds
This research project aims to develop and evaluate peer-led community based food clubs for improving the diet of older people from socially deprived backgrounds.
Results available.
N09016: Promoting recommended infant feeding practices in a low-income sample - randomised controlled trial of a peer education intervention
This research project aims to assess the impact of peer educators on infant feeding by low income mothers, and the nutritional and other health and social outcomes in these mothers compared with standard professional care.
Results available.
N09017: A critical review of the psychosocial basis of food choice and identification of tools to effect positive food choice
This research project aims to produce a critical review of the food choice literature identifying factors that influence positive food choices, examples of positive interventions and gaps in the evidence base.
Results available.
N09018: Using village shops to promote healthier food choices in rural Norfolk
The research project aims to use 'village shops' as a vehicle to facilitate sustainable healthy eating behaviours in communities where rural food poverty is a recognised problem.
Results available.
N09019: Change in snacking habits and obesity over 20 years in children aged 11 to 12 years
This research project used existing datasets from 1980, 1990 and 2000 to determine the effect of snacking nature on habitual energy intake in normal weight and obese children.
Results available.
N09020: Evaluation of snacking behaviour in children and adolescents: associations with body composition, physical activity and risk of obesity
Using a cohort of 100, this study will assess the impact of snacking on changes in fat mass over an 8-year period (from age 7 to age 15). It will examine snacking behaviour (including frequency, food type and portion size); associations between snacking, activity (e.g. TV viewing etc); as well as the relationship between snacking patterns and parental determinants.
Results available.
N09021: Investigation of the contribution made by food portion size to food and energy intake
This research project aims to examine the extent to which amounts of foods consumed are associated with body weight status, in adults aged 18-64 years.
Results available.