Development of inequalities in fruit and vegetable intake through early adulthood: insights from household panel surveys in the United Kingdom and Australia
The differing trajectories emphasise the importance of understanding contextual influences to effectively tailor public health strategies. Our study highlights early adulthood as a critical period for developing dietary patterns that could influence long-term health outcomes, with differences between groups emerging quickly. Addressing these inequalities is essential when developing policies aimed at improving diet among young adults and reducing the prevalence of chronic disease.
Authors
- Katherine M. Livingstone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9682-7541)
- Jean M Adams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5733-7830)
- Eleanor Winpenny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1933-0168)
- Tanya Braune (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9450-6567)
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- MRC Epidemiology Unit (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-025-01609-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Australian Government
- Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Medical Research Council
- Newnham College, University of Cambridge
- National Health and Medical Research Council