Opportunities to reduce inequalities in obesity through supportive food provisioning environments

This project will examine what opportunities exist to reduce inequalities in obesity through supportive food provisioning environments.

Background

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Given that so much of the food we consume is obtained in food outlets (e.g., supermarkets, corner shops, and pre-prepared food outlets), it is critical to understand the role of the food provisioning environment in shaping patterns of food purchasing and consumption, as well as the effects that this environment has in influencing overweight and obesity.

Methodology

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This project takes an ethnographic case study approach. In a series of case studies across England, we will use a range of participatory research methods to engage with community members. These include photo-elicitation, shop-along interviews, and participant observation.

Timing 

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Case studies will be carried out between mid-2018, and mid-2019 with results expected towards the end of 2019.

  

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The NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Weight is part of the NIHR and hosted by UCL.