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Barriers To Healthy Eating Among High School Youth In Rural Southern Appalachia, Jodi L. Southerland, Taylor M. Dula, Deborah L. Slawson
Barriers To Healthy Eating Among High School Youth In Rural Southern Appalachia, Jodi L. Southerland, Taylor M. Dula, Deborah L. Slawson
Journal of Appalachian Health
Introduction: Diet and nutrition play an important role in a child’s health and reduce the risk of numerous health problems including obesity. Dietary habits can be difficult to modify in children, particularly in Appalachia, where access to affordable, healthy foods is limited.
Purpose: To examine barriers to healthy eating among Appalachian youth.
Methods: In 2013–2014, data were gathered via focus groups and interviews from parents, school personnel, and adolescents (N=99) in six counties across southern Appalachia. Data were analyzed using thematic network analysis. Analysis was completed in 2015.
Results: Participants identified multiple barriers to healthy eating among adolescents. Barriers comprised …