Exploring Food Literacy Domains in an Adult Samoan Population

Grace Kammholz; Dana Craven; Ramona Boodoosingh; Safua Akeli Amaama; Jyothi Abraham; Sarah Burkhart

doi:10.3390/ijerph18073587

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Exploring Food Literacy Domains in an Adult Samoan Population

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Exploring Food Literacy Domains in an Adult Samoan Population

Grace Kammholz, Dana Craven, Ramona Boodoosingh, Safua Akeli Amaama, Jyothi Abraham and Sarah Burkhart

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.18(7), pp.1-14

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073587

PMCID: PMC8036961

PMID: 33808339

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Abstract

Nutrition

food behaviours, food choice

health

Pacific Islands

food knowledge

food skills

Samoan food systems have undergone a dramatic nutrition transition, with dietary patterns changing concurrently with increased rates of obesity and non-communicable disease. Whilst policy action and environmental interventions play an important role in improving access to and consumption of healthy food, the success of these relies on a greater understanding of individuals' food knowledge and behaviours. This study aimed to explore these behaviours using the construct of food literacy in an adult Samoan population. A cross-sectional interviewer-administered questionnaire of a convenience sample of 150 adult Samoans (≥20 years) assessed the four domains of food literacy: plan/manage, select, prepare, and eat. Participants generally plan to include healthy food (87%) and budget money for food (87%). The majority know where to find nutrition labels (68%), of which 43% always use them to inform their food choices. Participants were mostly confident with cooking skills, although food storage practices require further investigation. Over 90% agreed or strongly agreed that food impacts health, although understanding of the Pacific Guidelines for Healthy Living was lacking. Understanding the ability of Samoans to plan/manage, select, prepare, and eat food is an important consideration for future interventions aiming to assist this population in navigating the modern-day food system.

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Title: Exploring Food Literacy Domains in an Adult Samoan Population
Authors: Grace Kammholz (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Dana Craven (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Ramona Boodoosingh (Corresponding Author) - National University of Samoa
Safua Akeli Amaama (Author) - National University of Samoa
Jyothi Abraham (Author) - National University of Samoa
Sarah Burkhart (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Publication details: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.18(7), pp.1-14
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date published: 2021
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073587
ISSN: 1660-4601
PMID: 33808339; PMC8036961
Organisation Unit: Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99522207802621
Output Type: Journal article

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