摘要:

The diet typical of countries such as Britain has been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Dietary guidelines have been published setting out changes to the nutritional content of the diet. Foods reach the consumer as a result of a complex system involving primary production, basic processing, manufacture, retailing and catering. Achievement of the guidelines can be facilitated or hampered by action taken at each of these stages. The author illustrates this by examples taken from each stage citing instances of good practice and areas with potential for improvement. However, the paper points out that the best efforts of those supplying foods can be undermined by inappropriate action by consumers and concludes that a concerted effort to implement dietary guidelines must involve everyone concerned with the supply and consumption of food with the support of various government agencies.

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00447.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Using data from the Nationwide Food Consumption Surrey, 1977–78, this study assessed the influence of household size and composition, household income, and eligibility/participation in the Food Stamp Programme (FSP) on the weekly money value of specified food groups used from the household food supply. Mean money values of foods by food groups were calculated for various sample partitions and proportions of total food value allocated to the 12 specified food groups were analysed using ordinary least squares regression. Results indicated that household size had a statistically significant impact on household food consumption patterns. As per capita household income increased, percentage allocations to high‐cost meats and beverages generally increased while percentage allocations for the other 10 food groups decreased. The money value of food used per equivalent food energy need increased with decreasing household size and with increasing per capita household income. These relationships occurred for total food and for most of the specified food groups. Households that participated in the FSP used food with higher money value per‐equivalent food energy need than did households who were eligible but did not participate in th

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00448.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

A 14 category degree‐of‐readiness classification scheme was developed for foods used in at‐home consumption. The codes were further aggregated to three categories: no preparation, some preparation and considerable preparation. The classification system was tested with two groups of consumers and was found to be acceptable both by experienced and inexperienced food preparers. When nationwide household food consumption data were categorized by this system, the majority of most frequently reported foods required no preparation in the home prior to consum

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00449.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The explanation of consumer spending on designer jeans in terms of classical conditioning is re‐examined in the light of an operant conditioning model. A plea is made for the rigorous use of behavioural explanations in consumer researc

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00450.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The increase in the number of retired, elderly and very old in society has begun to pose the problem of how to provide access to care services for those in households which are not purpose built, specially adapted and serviced accommodation.Liberalization of telecommunications in the U.K. allied to technical advances have allowed ‘dispersed alarm systems’ to be developed and thus provide a means of communication between isolated elderly people in distress and a central emergency service.The selection of an appropriate system and its management are discussed in this pa

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00451.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The Home Heating Energy Index (HHEI), a tool for measuring energy efficiency, which integrates house size, seasonal temperature variations, and type of heating fuel, was found to be an effective measure. Using 5‐year longitudinal field study data from 24 families living in a cold climate, the tool explained 77% of family energy consumption and provided a definitive benchmark for evaluating home heating energy conservation. Factors which influenced family energy consumption and/or efficiency were: (1) family energy management behaviours, including no‐dollar cost behavioural changes and enhancing the energy efficiency of some mechanical system; (2) housing factors, including structural characteristics and size of house; and, (3) family contextual factors, including socio‐economic status, family size and stage of family life

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00452.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The Asian community represents a substantial market in the UK, yet is comparatively neglected by both researchers and manufacturers. A survey was conducted to investigate the consumption patterns of Pakistani families in Newcastle upon Tyne, and to highlight differences between this ethnic group and the native population.

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1985.tb00453.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1985

数据来源: WILEY