The problems associated with overweight and obesity has focused attention on obesogenic, or obesity promoting environments. The home environment, in particular the role of the main food gatekeeper, has come under particular scrutiny for its impact on the family diet (Campbell et al, 2007; Coveney, 2004; Crawford et al, 2007). 326 US and 323 Australian gatekeepers are studied to understand relationships between healthy eating capability, food acquisition and food preparation behaviours, and satisfaction with the household diet. The results suggest that gatekeeper attitudes and perceived control over family diet play a significant role in shaping food-related behaviours and diet satisfaction. Impulsiveness, focusing on freshness, meal planning, and vegetable prominence in meals are also important behavioural factors for satisfaction with diet.
History
Pagination
1 - 8
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Open access
Yes
Start date
2009-11-30
End date
2009-12-02
ISBN-13
9781863081580
ISBN-10
1863081585
Language
eng
Notes
Reproduced with the kind permission of the copyright owner.
Publication classification
E1.1 Full written paper - refereed
Copyright notice
2009, ANZMAC
Editor/Contributor(s)
D Tojib
Title of proceedings
ANZMAC 2009 : Sustainable Management and Marketing : Proceedings of the 2009 Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference