Healthy diets ASAP - Australian Standardised Affordability and Pricing methods protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper describes the rationale, development and final protocol of the Healthy Diets Australian Standardised Affordability and Pricing (ASAP) method which aims to assess, compare and monitor the price, price differential and affordability of healthy (recommended) and current (unhealthy) diets in Australia. The protocol is consistent with the International Network for Food and Obesity / non-communicable Diseases Research, Monitoring and Action Support's (INFORMAS) optimal approach to monitor food price and affordability globally.

Methods

The Healthy Diets ASAP protocol was developed based on literature review, drafting, piloting and revising, with key stakeholder consultation at all stages, including at a national forum.

Discussion

The protocol was develo

SUBMITTER: Lee AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6161417 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature