Supermarket nutritionists' perspectives, views, and experiences on affordability interventions to support healthier and more environmentally sustainable food purchasing in UK retail settings.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Food insecurity (lack of reliable access to affordable and nutritious food) is a major concern in high-income countries because it increases the risk of poor nutrition, obesity and associated adverse health outcomes. Healthier diets are often also more environmentally sustainable (hereafter; sustainable), an important factor in reducing climate change. Practice-based interventions are therefore urgently needed to support people living with food insecurity and obesity to access and afford healthier and sustainable foods. Supermarkets are a key area for intervention, as purchasing can be an antecedent to consumption. However, the retailers' perspectives on the feasibility of implementing affordability interventions is often overlooked and under-researched. Therefore, thi

SUBMITTER: Stone RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750461 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature