Causal loop diagramming the dynamics that shape food environments in Dutch supermarkets
Our findings show that the prevalence of unhealthy products compared to healthy ones is deeply ingrained in the current system dynamics. Policy recommendations include facilitating sustainable corporate governance models, adjusting financial incentives via taxes and subsidies, and enforcing a 'level playing field' for healthier business practices.
Authors
- Joreintje D. Mackenbach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2783-721X)
- Chiara Colizzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2986-8797)
- Wilma Waterlander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0956-178X)
- S. Dijkstra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5567-4606)
- Cédric N. H. Middel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7932-2042)
- Joline W.J. Beulens
Institutions
- Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (NL)
- University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04360-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- ZonMw
- Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek