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What's Hoppin' in Hoptown?: Examining Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Hopkinsville's African American Community.

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: =174), this study also sought to discover the best methods to communicate with Hopkinsvillians to improve their diets. Results show that despite some barriers (i.e., cost of quality foods, perceived lack of access to fresh food stores), Hopkinsvillians tend to view fruit and vegetable consumption positively. In addition, family and friends provide interpersonal support to those wanting to eat healthier. The study reveals that communicators must consider all levels of the social ecological model to produce effective health messages.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Lindsay J Della, Siobhan E Smith, Latrica Best, Margaret U D'Silva

Institution: University of Louisville

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Award: Exploring Culture, Community, Communication, and F&V Intake in Black Kentuckians