Food environment research in Sri Lanka: A desk review

Rebecca Namara Clarke, Mrignyani Sehgal, Quinn Marshall and Neha Kumar

CGIAR Initative Publications from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: Key Findings • Research has documented the availability of modern food retail (e.g. fast-food) in both urban and rural contexts, and its influence especially on adolescents. • Barriers to accessing healthy diets include the high cost of nutritious foods, especially vegetables and animal source foods, the time needed to cook fresh meals, and food safety • Most research to date has utilized cross-sectional designs, with relatively few studies examining associations with diet or health outcomes, or evaluating interventions.

Keywords: adolescents; capacity development; diet quality; food environment; nutrition; Sri Lanka; Asia; Southern Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-11
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