Unhealthy food marketing around New Zealand schools: a national study

Stefanie Vandevijvere (), Janine Molloy, Naadira Hassen de Medeiros and Boyd Swinburn
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Stefanie Vandevijvere: The University of Auckland
Janine Molloy: The University of Auckland
Naadira Hassen de Medeiros: The University of Auckland
Boyd Swinburn: The University of Auckland

International Journal of Public Health, 2018, vol. 63, issue 9, No 13, 1099-1107

Abstract: Abstract Objectives This is the first nationwide analysis of food marketing around New Zealand (NZ) schools. Methods Zones (500-m network buffers) were created around a sample of 950 schools (37.5% of total) using ArcGIS. Foods advertised were classified according to the NZ Food and Beverage Classification System and the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe Nutrient Profile Model. Convenience, fast food and takeaway outlets were mapped. Results About 65% of foods were not permitted to be marketed to children by the WHO model. The median and maximum number of non-permitted foods was 16.2 per km2 and 805.9 per km2, and the median number of junk food advertisements was 10.6 per km2 for urban schools. The proportion of junk food advertisements was significantly higher around schools with the highest (50.7% vs. 37.4%, p

Keywords: Food marketing; School zones; New Zealand; Food environments (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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