A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to fruit and vegetable consumption among Uruguayan adults using the social ecological model
Findings underscore the need for multilevel interventions that move beyond individual-focused strategies to address broader environmental and structural determinants of dietary behavior. Adopting a food systems-oriented approach to fruit and vegetable promotion may enhance the relevance and effectiveness of public health initiatives.
Authors
- Leandro Machín (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5668-2253)
- Alejandra Girona
- Ana Giménez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2625-5226)
- Silvana Magalhães Salgado
- Cecilia Marrero
- María Rosa Curutchet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1211-7604)
- Gastón Ares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0565-8835)
Institutions
- Universidad de la República de Uruguay (UY)
- Ministerio de Educación y Cultura (UY)
- Wikimedia Uruguay (UY)
- Universidad ORT Uruguay (UY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1698481
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad de la República Uruguay
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria