Access to a Nutritious Diet in Samoa: Local Insights |
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| Authors: | Penny Farrell Anne Marie Thow Suzie Schuster Pavle Vizintin Joel Negin |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia;2. Menzies Centre for Health Policy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia;3. Department of Education, National University of Samoa, Apia, Samoa;4. National University of Samoa Chancellery, Le Papaigalagala Campus, To'omatagi, Samoa |
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| Abstract: | The adult obesity prevalence in Samoa is the third highest globally, and diet is a significant contributor. Our study aimed to explore the behavioral and demographic factors which influence diets in Samoa. The most important findings for strategic policy design were: i) cost was the most important reason for food choice, ii) participants reported high rates of consumption of sugary and fatty energy foods – along with high rates of food insecurity, and iii) the food frequency questionnaire findings from our small sample are in line with the existing evidence that the nutrition transition is underway in Samoa. |
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| Keywords: | Samoa obesity food access diet |
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