On pages 13 and 14 of the article, the authors summarize previous research examining
food environments, health, and physical environments; draw from observations in
behavioral economics; and examine concepts of ecology
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On pages 13 and 14 of the article, the authors summarize previous research examining
food environments, health, and physical environments; draw from observations in
behavioral economics; and examine concepts of ecology to better understand their
research topic. - ANS-Reviewing the literature
In the introduction, the authors discussed that, despite the proven health benefits of
diets rich in fruits and vegetables, over 50% of U.S. adults are "currently considered
overweight or obese" and that health officials are struggling to find ways to
communicate the benefits and potential risks of different foods (Cannuscio, Hillier,
Karpyn, & Glanz, 2014, p. 13). The authors went on to note that "evidence is mixed
regarding how this distribution of material resources affects diet quality and risk of
obesity and chronic diseases" (Cannuscio et al., 2014, p. 14). - ANS-Identifying a
problem
On page 18 of the article, the authors note that "our findings suggest that every aspect
of food shopping, including travel, budgeting, and interaction with both the physical
environment and other people, is tightly interwoven with social roles, relationships,
status, and needs. In this study, food-shopping behaviors often were entwined with
socioeconomic status, education, and race. These results suggest that social contexts
may offer untapped opportunities for public health interventions" (Cannuscio, Hillier,
Karpyn, & Glanz, 2014). - ANS-Drawing conclusions
"How do 'residents interact with and within their local food landscape as they make
choices about whether to purchase more or less healthy foods'? (Cannuscio, Hillier,
Karpyn, & Glanz, 2014, p. 14)" - ANS-Asking a question
The authors note that "a limitation of our work is the assumption of the rational
consumer—the consumer who is actively and consciously deciding where to shop and
what to buy. Reality may be more complex, with shopping choices resulting both from
conscious and unconscious processes—including habits developed to manage a
frequently repeated behavior" (Cannuscio, Hillier, Karpyn, & Glanz, 2014, p. 18).
Therefore, future research should focus on areas of inquiry that address the limitations
of the reviewed stu
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