Nutrition Resources

This section of the site provides quick access to case studies and helpful on-line social marketing resources for fostering nutrition-related behaviours. We welcome suggestions for additional case studies and resources

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January 10, 2024   One New Nutrition Landmark Case Study, Two Runners-up, and 23 New Topic Resources Added
This past year, we've added one nutrition-related Landmark case study and two runners-up. Landmark designation recognizes behavior change approaches and programs considered to be among the most successful, innovative, replicable and adaptable in the world. The case studies are summarized at the top of the left-hand column below. We've also added 23 new Topic Resources over the past year related to nutrition. Their summaries are provided at the top of the right hand column below. Let us know what you think.
 

Most Recent Nutrition Case Studies

Landmark Case Study Coolfood  EnvironmentHealth

Coolfood – World Resources Institute’s (WRI) initiative for curbing diet-related emissions – provides the food service industry with the tools and expertise to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Fridge Night / Use Up Day  EnvironmentHealth

The Fridge Night programme offers simple, practical solutions to help people be more resourceful with and enjoy eating the food they have at home, thereby reducing food waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Participants pledge to use up expiring perishables one evening a week for a month, and complete weekly challenges. They are sent reminders and tips. In return, they save time and money and get tools for easily planning meals with leftovers.

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Flashfood  EnvironmentHealth

According to Second Harvest, almost 60% (35.5 million metric tonnes) of food produced in Canada is wasted annually. Roughly 32% (1.2 million tonnes) is still edible. The app informs users about local food nearing its best before date, often discounted by 50% or more. While some items may only be usable for a day or two, others can last for weeks – especially if frozen or cooked. The Flashfood app enables food stores to sell food that would otherwise be thrown out, while reducing their carbon footprint.  Consumers are able buy food that they would otherwise deem too expensive.

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Growing Healthy Kids  EnvironmentHealth

This well-documented obesity prevention program pilot for low-income families in Carrboro NC (USA) featured three main components. Weekly work sessions in a community garden provided gardening instruction and practice opportunities and a familiarity with the vegetables. A seven-week workshop series covered cooking and nutrition. Social activities and events built and maintained interest in the garden and fostered interaction between garden members. By the end of their participation in the program, 17% (n=6, p<0.004) of obese or overweight children had improved their BMI classification and 100% of the children with a BMI classification of normal had maintained that BMI classification.

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Cage-Free Campus  EnvironmentHealth

In 2005, The Humane Society of the United States (the HSUS) hatched a plan to replace conventionally produced eggs served on college campuses with cage-free alternatives, by appealing to students’ interest in social issues and addressing administrators’ practical concerns. Now led by The Humane League (THL) in the United States and by other organizations internationally, the campaign has resulted in millions of eggs now sourced from cage-free rather than “factory farming” facilities. A step-by-step playbook showing how to achieve campus-wide support and engage dining service managers guides student leaders implementing the campaign at their schools.

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Fork It Over!  EnvironmentHealth

Fork it Over! is a peer-to-peer initiative that helps food businesses in Portland Oregon to donate surplus prepared, perishable foods that have not been served, by showing that it is safe, simple and the right thing to do. It recruits food businesses to make written, public commitments to donate food regularly, reinforces and publicizes those commitments, and prompts action at the moment when donations are available. It also leverages partnership support from key industry leaders and associations to reinforce the social and cultural value of food donation, and provides regular reinforcement for participating through free advertising.

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Montreal Dietary Dispensary  Health

This award-winning program was established to help disadvantaged women give birth to babies of healthy weight, by providing nutritional counselling and support to expectant mothers at risk.

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Most Recent Nutrition Resources

How May we Effectively Motivate People to Reduce the Consumption of Meat? Results of a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.  EnvironmentHealth

Informing about health risks related to meat consumption temporarily decreased its intake, while informing about the impact on environmental sustainability or animal welfare was ineffective. Furthermore, long-lasting LIs achieve long-term dietary change toward MC.

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Effects of Technology-Based Interventions on Dietary Intake or Anthropometrics Among Adolescents and Adults in South Asia - A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies  Health

Technology-based dietary interventions have had some positive effects on dietary intake, but no effects on anthropometry in South Asia.

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Effectiveness and Feasibility of Telehealth-Based Dietary Interventions Targeting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  Health

Telehealth-based dietary interventions show promise in addressing COVID risk factors.

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Occupational Performance Coaching for Parents of Picky Eaters: A Mixed Methods Study  Health

Targeted OPC intervention delivered online by an occupational therapist may be an effective intervention for parents of picky eaters.

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Adapted Mindfulness Training for Interoception and Adherence to the DASH Diet A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial  Health

A program designed to enhance mindfulness and promote healthy behaviors led to improved self-awareness, lower blood pressure, and better adherence to a heart-protecting diet.

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US Adults' Perceptions, Beliefs, and Behaviors towards Plant-Rich Dietary Patterns and Practices: International Food Information Council Food and Health Survey Insights, 2012-2022  EnvironmentHealth

Survey findings highlight growing US consumer awareness of health, environmental, and social sustainability - but low adoption - of plant-rich dietary patterns and practices.

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Improving Eating Habits at the Office: An Umbrella Review of Nutritional Interventions  Health

For improving eating habits at the office, behavioural and mixed interventions demonstrated more favourable outcomes compared with purely cognitive strategies.

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School-Based Gardening and Food Programs Have Lasting Impacts on Dietary Behaviors  Health

Experiential food education programs in elementary schools can have immediate and lasting impacts.

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Behavioral Interventions for Pediatric Weight Loss  Health

In December 2023, the US Preventive Services Task Force issued a Draft Recommendation Statement that clinicians provide or refer children and adolescents aged 6 years or older with a high body mass index (BMI above the 95th percentile for age and sex) to comprehensive, intensive (26 or more contact hours) behavioral interventions.

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Price Discounts on Healthful Foods Can Lead to Increased Consumption  Health

A 30% discount in price led to significantly increased consumption of both vegetables and diet soda. A 15% discount group showed a non-significant increase in consumption of diet soda and no change for vegetables. Diet soda intake was inversely correlated with regular soda intake for those who received the 30% discount on diet soda. There was no effect from discounts on fruit intake, and no significant differences in the clinical measures, including body weight, relative to the discounts.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy Provided by a Dietitian in Adults with Prediabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  Health

In adults with prediabetes, medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by a dietitian, such as that found in lifestyle interventions, can be effective in improving glycemic outcomes, anthropometrics, blood pressure, and most lipid levels.

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Interventions for Improving Body Image and Reducing Disordered Eating in Adult Men - A Systematic Review  Health

This systematic review found that dissonance-based interventions showed promising improvements in body image and disordered eating for up to six months post-intervention in men with and without body dissatisfaction.

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Food Shown in Motion Appears Fresher, More Appealing, and Healthier  Health

When food is portrayed in motion, it is perceived as fresher, more appealing and healthier.

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Enticing Diners to Order Environmentally Sustainable Dishes  EnvironmentHealth

Pictures of appetizing dishes can change food choices and can be used to cost-effectively promote environmentally sustainable dishes and sustainable tourism. Read More »

Digital Interventions to Moderate Physical Inactivity and/or Nutrition in Young People: A Cancer Prevention Europe Overview of Systematic Reviews  Health

This review identified limited evidence suggesting some potential for digital interventions to increase physical activity and, to a lesser extent, improve nutrition in school-aged children. "However, effects can be small and based on less robust evidence."

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