Young people’s perspectives on policies to create healthier food environments in England
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Food environments are important determinants of healthy diets among young people. This study explored young people’s perspectives on their food environment, their recommendations to policymakers and views on youth engagement in policy processes. There is limited research on young people’s perspectives on their involvement in developing food environment policies. Youth engagement in policymaking processes can lead to greater policy integrity and inclusivity. Four focus group discussions were conducted with 39 young people (12–21 years) from a town in North West England and a metropolitan area in the English Midlands. Participants were recruited through youth organizations. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Young people reported concerns about the density of fast food outlets in their local area, the unaffordability of healthier food, and fast food advertisement. These issues were not believed to be prioritized in local and national policymaking. Accordingly, policy recommendations were mainly for structural food environment policies, including restrictions on fast food outlet density and incentives for menu reformulation. Young people did not feel involved in local decisions about the food environment. They expressed a need for more meaningful engagement beyond consultation. Young people have repeatedly shown to have a deep understanding of the social, commercial and political factors that influence diet and health. It is essential that policymakers aiming to improve young people’s diets take their unique views and concerns into account to create effective policies that resonate with young people.
Agriculture · Business · Economics · Focus group · Food choice · Food policy · Food security · Geography · Incentive · Metropolitan area · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Marketing · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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