Adherence
The current food environment in Dutch supermarkets and out-of-home chains predominantly promotes energy-dense, nutrient-poor products, with 79% of supermarket assortment and 90% of out-of-home assortment falling outside healthy dietary guidelines (Schijf van Vijf).
Recognize that the default food environment is engineered to promote unhealthy eating. 79% of supermarket items and 90% of out-of-home items do not meet basic healthy dietary guidelines. To eat healthily, you must actively seek out specific healthy items rather than assuming they are the norm, as they are often less promoted and less accessible than unhealthy alternatives.
In totaal valt 21% van het supermarktassortiment in de Schijf van Vijf en 79% hierbuiten. ... Van het assortiment van out-of-home-ketens valt 10% binnen de Schijf van Vijf en 90% niet in de Schijf van Vijf.
Why this rating
Based on cross-sectional observational studies (pilot studies) with large sample sizes across multiple chains, though not a randomized controlled trial.
Source
Monitoring van de mate van gezondheid van het aanbod en de promoties van supermarkten en out-of-home-ketens : Inzicht in de huidige stand van zaken en aanbevelingen voor het opzetten van een landelijke monitor
M. Poelman et al. · 2021
DOI 10.18174/555613
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