Abstract
Objective
Examine whether use of a grocery list is associated with healthier diet and weight
among food desert residents.
Methods
Cross-sectional analysis of in-person interview data from randomly selected household
food shoppers in 2 low-income, primarily African American urban neighborhoods in Pittsburgh,
PA with limited access to healthy foods.
Results
Multivariate ordinary least-square regressions conducted among 1,372 participants
and controlling for sociodemographic factors and other potential confounding variables
indicated that although most of the sample (78%) was overweight or obese, consistently
using a list was associated with lower body mass index (based on measured height and
weight) (adjusted multivariant coefficient = 0.095) and higher dietary quality (based
on the Healthy Eating Index–2005) (adjusted multivariant coefficient = 0.103) (P < .05).
Conclusions and Implications
Shopping with a list may be a useful tool for low-income individuals to improve diet
or decrease body mass index.
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Accepted:
January 26,
2015
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