Young people's perspectives on policies to create healthier food environments in England.

ABSTRACT: Food environments are important determinants of healthy diets among young people. This study explored young people's perspectives on their food environment, their recommendations to policymakers and views on youth engagement in policy processes. There is limited research on young people's perspectives on their involvement in developing food environment policies. Youth engagement in policymaking processes can lead to greater policy integrity and inclusivity. Four focus group discussions were conducted with 39 young people (12-21 years) from a town in North West England and a metropolitan area in the English Midlands. Participants were recruited through youth organizations. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Young people reported concerns about the density of fast food out

SUBMITTER: Rinaldi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462609 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature