Characterising “obesogenic” versus “protective” food consumption, and their value chain among Ghanaian households
Household consumption and retail/distribution of obesogenic foods are associated with socio-demographic characteristics, but obesogenic foods are almost entirely produced outside Ghana. Policies that regulate importation on health grounds can promote a healthier food environment.
Authors
- Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3036-6578)
- Reginald Adjetey Annan
- Robert Aidoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8496-5787)
- Linda Nana Esi Aduku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8768-442X)
- Charles Apprey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4071-5049)
- Rina Swart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7786-3117)
Institutions
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GH)
- University of the Western Cape (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980025000114
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- University of the Western Cape