Paraskevi Seferidi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6174573 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paraskevi Seferidi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paraskevi |
| FAMILY NAME | Seferidi |
| SIGNATURE | SEFERIDI P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Imperial College London |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3966-3314 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Understanding Food Insecurity in Westminster, UK
Do foods that display sustainability claims have a lower carbon footprint than their unlabelled counterparts
Purpose Labels indicating greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) on food packaging are intended to signal to consumers which products have a lower carbon footprint. However, it is currently unknown whether products featuring these claims have lower GHGe than their unlabelled counterparts. This study compared the GHGe of packaged foods with and without GHGe-relevant claims. Methods We used GHGe (kg CO 2 eq/kg) and labelling data for 22,145 products avail…
Impacts of rising food prices on nutritional outcomes and mortality of children in low and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Estimates indicate that 45% of mortality among children under 5-year old is linked to nutrition. Increased food prices can reduce access to nutritious foods, increasing nutritional and health risks for children, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). We synthesised evidence on the relationship of rising food costs with nutritional outcomes and mortality in children in LMICs. METHODS: EMBASE, MEDLINE, Global Health, E…
Effects of dual front-of-pack nutrition and sustainability labelling on consumer understanding, purchase intentions, food choices and willingness to pay
Dual front-of-pack (FoP) labelling (i.e., presence of both nutrition and sustainability labels) can guide consumers towards healthier and more sustainable food choices. Despite growing interest, evidence on behavioural outcomes remains limited. This study aimed to review existing literature to understand the effects of dual FoP labelling on consumer behaviour. We searched seven databases for experimental studies published until May 2024 that asse…
Opportunities for enhancing dietary diversity and environmental sustainability of supplementary nutrition program under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme - a qualitative study in Srikak…
The study highlights opportunities to enhance dietary diversity and integrate environmental sustainability within the SNP-ICDS through local food procurement. Fostering community engagement and addressing logistical challenges, budget constraints could enhance program effectiveness. Advocacy for policy reforms at higher levels, particularly promotion of local procurement and decentralising fund allocation is recommended to enhance the effectivene…
Changes in diet and physical activity following a community-wide pilot intervention to tackle childhood obesity in a deprived inner-London ward
Local authorities have substantial powers to make positive changes to the obesogenic environment but programmes remain under-evaluated. Results from the ambitious Go-Golborne intervention demonstrated mixed results in health behaviours following programme implementation. These results underline the importance of a coordinated and comprehensive policy response to support changes in wider environmental and social conditions as well as appropriate a…
Quantifying the impact of the Public Health Responsibility Deal on salt intake, cardiovascular disease and gastric cancer burdens
BACKGROUND: In 2011, England introduced the Public Health Responsibility Deal (RD), a public-private partnership (PPP) which gave greater freedom to the food industry to set and monitor targets for salt intakes. We estimated the impact of the RD on trends in salt intake and associated changes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and gastric cancer (GCa) incidence, mortality and economic costs in England from 2011-2025. METHODS: microsimulation model t…
Implications of Brexit on the effectiveness of the UK soft drinks industry levy upon CHD in England
Objective An industry levy on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was implemented in the UK in 2018. One year later, Brexit is likely to change the UK trade regime with potential implications for sugar price. We modelled the effect of potential changes in sugar price due to Brexit on SSB levy impacts upon CHD mortality and inequalities. Design We modelled a baseline SSB levy scenario; an SSB levy under ‘soft’ Brexit, where the UK establishes a free t…
Quantifying the impact of the Public Health Responsibility Deal on salt intake, cardiovascular disease and gastric cancer burdens
BACKGROUND: In 2011, England introduced the Public Health Responsibility Deal (RD), a public-private partnership (PPP) which gave greater freedom to the food industry to set and monitor targets for salt intakes. We estimated the impact of the RD on trends in salt intake and associated changes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and gastric cancer (GCa) incidence, mortality and economic costs in England from 2011-2025. METHODS: microsimulation model t…
Implications of Brexit on the effectiveness of the UK soft drinks industry levy upon CHD in England
Objective An industry levy on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was implemented in the UK in 2018. One year later, Brexit is likely to change the UK trade regime with potential implications for sugar price. We modelled the effect of potential changes in sugar price due to Brexit on SSB levy impacts upon CHD mortality and inequalities. Design We modelled a baseline SSB levy scenario; an SSB levy under ‘soft’ Brexit, where the UK establishes a free t…
Quantifying the impact of the Public Health Responsibility Deal on salt intake, cardiovascular disease and gastric cancer burdens
BACKGROUND: In 2011, England introduced the Public Health Responsibility Deal (RD), a public-private partnership (PPP) which gave greater freedom to the food industry to set and monitor targets for salt intakes. We estimated the impact of the RD on trends in salt intake and associated changes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and gastric cancer (GCa) incidence, mortality and economic costs in England from 2011-2025. METHODS: microsimulation model t…
Changes in diet and physical activity following a community-wide pilot intervention to tackle childhood obesity in a deprived inner-London ward
Local authorities have substantial powers to make positive changes to the obesogenic environment but programmes remain under-evaluated. Results from the ambitious Go-Golborne intervention demonstrated mixed results in health behaviours following programme implementation. These results underline the importance of a coordinated and comprehensive policy response to support changes in wider environmental and social conditions as well as appropriate a…
Opportunities for enhancing dietary diversity and environmental sustainability of supplementary nutrition program under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme - a qualitative study in Srikak…
The study highlights opportunities to enhance dietary diversity and integrate environmental sustainability within the SNP-ICDS through local food procurement. Fostering community engagement and addressing logistical challenges, budget constraints could enhance program effectiveness. Advocacy for policy reforms at higher levels, particularly promotion of local procurement and decentralising fund allocation is recommended to enhance the effectivene…
Understanding Food Insecurity in Westminster, UK
Do foods that display sustainability claims have a lower carbon footprint than their unlabelled counterparts
Purpose Labels indicating greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) on food packaging are intended to signal to consumers which products have a lower carbon footprint. However, it is currently unknown whether products featuring these claims have lower GHGe than their unlabelled counterparts. This study compared the GHGe of packaged foods with and without GHGe-relevant claims. Methods We used GHGe (kg CO 2 eq/kg) and labelling data for 22,145 products avail…
Impacts of rising food prices on nutritional outcomes and mortality of children in low and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Estimates indicate that 45% of mortality among children under 5-year old is linked to nutrition. Increased food prices can reduce access to nutritious foods, increasing nutritional and health risks for children, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). We synthesised evidence on the relationship of rising food costs with nutritional outcomes and mortality in children in LMICs. METHODS: EMBASE, MEDLINE, Global Health, E…
Effects of dual front-of-pack nutrition and sustainability labelling on consumer understanding, purchase intentions, food choices and willingness to pay
Dual front-of-pack (FoP) labelling (i.e., presence of both nutrition and sustainability labels) can guide consumers towards healthier and more sustainable food choices. Despite growing interest, evidence on behavioural outcomes remains limited. This study aimed to review existing literature to understand the effects of dual FoP labelling on consumer behaviour. We searched seven databases for experimental studies published until May 2024 that asse…
Public health (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Sustainability (3 works) · Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact (2 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (2 works) · Demography (2 works)