Madison Avenue is alive and kicking, not just on TV but in ads, posts, and videos on social media, YouTube, you name it. Food companies make it so easy. They dress up refined carbs with a dash of vegetables. Or turn up the protein in candy. Or find a new ploy to sell water. What could go wrong?
Fact vs. FictionLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
I've made this holiday favorite a bit healthier and vegetarian friendly. Enjoy my Stuffed Mushrooms as an appetizer, nestled next to a roasted chicken, or served atop a bowl of lentils.
The goal of this report is to make recommendations for policy, voluntary actions, and research areas to support in-store and online food environments that make healthy food and beverage choices easier for all consumers. All shoppers face barriers to purchasing nutritious food in a retail environment that disproportionately promotes unhealthy food products. However, retail marketing has an even greater impact on shoppers who use SNAP. The recommendations outlined in this report were informed by a convening of industry, SNAP participant, and public health stakeholders, and are grounded in the promotion of equitable access to healthy foods for all residents of the US.
Elentorno alimentario en la venta minoristadesempeña un papel importante a la horade orientar las decisiones de compra de losconsumidores. Los comercios minoristasutilizan el producto, el punto de venta, el precio y la promoción (las cuatro P) como estrategias de marketing clave para influir en el comportamiento de los consumidores, tanto en las tiendas como en línea. Estas estrategias se utilizan de forma desproporcionada para comercializar alimentos hipercalóricos que son bajos en nutrientes y contribuyen a una dieta de baja calidad. Vea el recurso adjunto para obtener más información.
Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailer in the United States. If more dollar stores participated in WIC, food access could improve for millions.
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