Abstract
Home availability and accessibility of fruits and vegetables predict children’s consumption — environmental exposure enables dietary behavior more than intention alone (Hearn, Baranowski, & Baranowski, 1998).
Hearn, M. D., Baranowski, T., & Baranowski, J. (1998). Environmental influences on dietary behavior among children: Availability and accessibility of fruits and vegetables enable consumption. Journal of Health Education, 29(1), 26–32. DOI
Key findings
- Availability: — Presence of fruits and vegetables in the home increases opportunity for consumption.
- Accessibility: — Physical reach, visibility, and preparation ease determine whether available food is eaten.
Application
When a family stocks vegetables in a bottom crisper (low accessibility) vs a counter bowl (high accessibility) — Hearn et al — open this cite for the study behind the move.