Allison C Sylvetsky
Biographic Data
| ID | 5463144 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Allison C Sylvetsky |
| GIVEN NAMES | Allison C |
| FAMILY NAME | Sylvetsky |
| SIGNATURE | SYLVETSKY A C |
| AFFILIATIONS | George Washington University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0424-2798 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Purchases of toddler formula in the USA
Objective: Toddler drinks, sometimes referred to as toddler milks or formulas, are not recommended by health authorities because they have a higher sugar and lower protein content than cows’ milk. However, advertisement spending and retail sales of these products have grown in the USA, and there is a nutrition surveillance gap in purchaser characteristics. Design: Household purchases of toddler drinks between 2004 and 2020. Setting: NielsenIQ con…
How maternal morbidities impact women’s quality of life during pregnancy and postpartum in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Maternal morbidities present a major burden to the health and well-being of childbearing women. However, their impacts on women’s functional health are not well understood. This work aims to describe how maternal morbidities affect women’s quality of life (QoL) in pregnancy and the postpartum period . This qualitative study involved 118 pregnant and 135 postpartum women at six study sites in Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Pakistan, and India. Data were co…
The gap between tap water beliefs and preference for drinking from the tap
Objective: Half of people living in the USA do not consume tap water. Surveys have assessed perceptions of water and water utilities, but less is known about how these perceptions relate to the preference for tap or bottled water. The present analysis examined whether beliefs about tap water and the water utility were associated with drinking water preferences. Design: In a cross-sectional survey, six water beliefs were measured: trust in tap wat…
Perceptions of non-sugar sweeteners and front-of-package labels among parents of preschool and school-aged children in Brazil
Objective: To describe Brazilian parents’ perceptions of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) in beverages consumed by children and their views for NSS front-of-package labels (FOPL). Design: A qualitative-driven mixed-methods embedded design was used. Seven focus groups with parents of children explored perceptions of NSS. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants also completed a closed-ended survey assessing familiar…
The widespread presence of non-nutritive sweeteners challenges adherence to beverage guidance for children
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 16 August 2023Sec. Public Health and Nutrition Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1221764
Mothers’ Experiences During the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in Washington D.C
The infant formula shortage adversely impacted mothers' mental and emotional health, and was costly, in terms of financial and intangible costs. Findings demonstrate the need to develop clinical and policy approaches to support mothers in feeding their infants and provide education about safe infant feeding practices
Differences in the sugar content of fast-food products across three countries
Objective: To compare the sugar content of items at four multinational fast-food chains, across three countries. Design: Total sugar (g)/per serving was extracted from online nutrition information, and sugar/100 g serving was calculated. Foods were categorised as: breakfast sandwiches, burgers, sandwiches, desserts and condiments. Beverages were categorised as fountain, frozen or pre-packaged. Sugar (g) was compared across countries using linear …
Beyond taste and easy access
Differences in the sugar content of fast-food products across three countries
Objective: To compare the sugar content of items at four multinational fast-food chains, across three countries. Design: Total sugar (g)/per serving was extracted from online nutrition information, and sugar/100 g serving was calculated. Foods were categorised as: breakfast sandwiches, burgers, sandwiches, desserts and condiments. Beverages were categorised as fountain, frozen or pre-packaged. Sugar (g) was compared across countries using linear …
Beyond taste and easy access
The widespread presence of non-nutritive sweeteners challenges adherence to beverage guidance for children
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 16 August 2023Sec. Public Health and Nutrition Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1221764
Mothers’ Experiences During the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in Washington D.C
The infant formula shortage adversely impacted mothers' mental and emotional health, and was costly, in terms of financial and intangible costs. Findings demonstrate the need to develop clinical and policy approaches to support mothers in feeding their infants and provide education about safe infant feeding practices
How maternal morbidities impact women’s quality of life during pregnancy and postpartum in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Maternal morbidities present a major burden to the health and well-being of childbearing women. However, their impacts on women’s functional health are not well understood. This work aims to describe how maternal morbidities affect women’s quality of life (QoL) in pregnancy and the postpartum period . This qualitative study involved 118 pregnant and 135 postpartum women at six study sites in Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Pakistan, and India. Data were co…
The gap between tap water beliefs and preference for drinking from the tap
Objective: Half of people living in the USA do not consume tap water. Surveys have assessed perceptions of water and water utilities, but less is known about how these perceptions relate to the preference for tap or bottled water. The present analysis examined whether beliefs about tap water and the water utility were associated with drinking water preferences. Design: In a cross-sectional survey, six water beliefs were measured: trust in tap wat…
Perceptions of non-sugar sweeteners and front-of-package labels among parents of preschool and school-aged children in Brazil
Objective: To describe Brazilian parents’ perceptions of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) in beverages consumed by children and their views for NSS front-of-package labels (FOPL). Design: A qualitative-driven mixed-methods embedded design was used. Seven focus groups with parents of children explored perceptions of NSS. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants also completed a closed-ended survey assessing familiar…
Purchases of toddler formula in the USA
Objective: Toddler drinks, sometimes referred to as toddler milks or formulas, are not recommended by health authorities because they have a higher sugar and lower protein content than cows’ milk. However, advertisement spending and retail sales of these products have grown in the USA, and there is a nutrition surveillance gap in purchaser characteristics. Design: Household purchases of toddler drinks between 2004 and 2020. Setting: NielsenIQ con…
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (5 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (2 works) · Consumption (sociology (2 works) · Demographics (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (2 works) · Perception (2 works)