Lived experiences of persons on tuberculosis treatment in Nairobi County, Kenya: a mixed methods study by Joan Ondiro, Faith Onyangore, Reagan Onyango, Lenah Muema, Dickens S. Omondi Aduda

“…Understanding the individual needs of persons with TB will help develop interventions that are specific to them for better treatment outcomes.…”
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Perceived barriers and enablers for consuming a diverse diet in women residing in resource-poor communities in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study by Samukelisiwe S Madlala, Jillian Hill, Ernesta Kunneke, Mieke Faber

“…Perceived barriers to consuming a diverse diet included financial constraints, high food prices, and family taste preferences. Perceived enablers identified were individual taste preferences, access to food stores, community food aid, and food-store specials. …”
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Dietary diversity, eating habits, dietary patterns, food choice, and associated factors among adolescent girls: a convergent parallel mixed-method study in the Mion District of Gha... by Raihana Al-Hassan, Mavis A. Ayimbire, Ambrose Atosona, Humphrey Garti, Anthony Wemakor, Inge D. Brouwer, Fusta Azupogo

“…Food aversions were often tied to intolerance, fatigue from consuming the same foods repeatedly, and preferences related to taste and texture. These findings underscore the need for targeted nutritional interventions considering socio-economic and household factors to improve adolescent girls’ dietary habits and overall health.…”
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Overconfidence in nutritional knowledge is linked to unnecessary gluten-free consumption by Giovanbattista Califano, Riccardo Vecchio, Francesco Caracciolo

“…Abstract The rising consumption of gluten-free products among non-celiac individuals represents a burden for society due to these foods’ lower nutritional quality, poorer taste, and higher cost. While these products are essential for individuals with celiac disease, an increasing number of consumers are choosing them for perceived health benefits. …”
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Reducing Hispanic Children’s Obesity Risk Factors in the First 1000 Days of Life: A Qualitative Analysis by Jennifer A. Woo Baidal, Shaniece Criss, Roberta E. Goldman, Meghan Perkins, Courtney Cunningham, Elsie M. Taveras

“…Interventions that link health care and public health systems and include extended family may prevent obesity among Hispanic children.…”
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Reasons for cigarette and tobacco product use, dual use, and poly use among university students by Mark J.M. Sullman, Maria E. Gras, Jiawei D. Hughes, Ioulia Papageorgi, Fran Calvo, Sílvia Font-Mayolas

“…Understanding the reasons for tobacco use can inform targeted interventions aimed at reducing tobacco consumption among young adults.…”
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Plant-based diets among students at Rhodes University, South Africa: prevalence, motivations, and barriers by Coral Andersson, Gladman Thondhlana

“…The leading motivation for following plant-based diets was animal welfare concerns, followed by environmental sustainability, personal health, influence of family and friends, taste preference, saving money and sensory issues. …”
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The effects of a gamified approach avoidance training and verbal suggestions on food outcomes. by Lemmy Schakel, Dieuwke S Veldhuijzen, Henriët van Middendorp, Pieter Van Dessel, Jan De Houwer, Rafael Bidarra, Andrea W M Evers

“…Furthermore, outcome expectancies induced by verbal suggestions might optimize the effectiveness of these interventions, as shown in placebo research. The present study investigated the effectiveness of a gamified approach-avoidance training on food-related outcomes and whether verbal suggestions could strengthen those effects. …”
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Insights into salt perception and cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older adults: a scoping review by Azira Sazali, Suzana Shahar, Hasnah Haron, Nor Fadilah Rajab, Fatin Hanani Mazri, Theng Choon Ooi, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan

“…Abstract Background A decline in taste sensitivity from aging leads people with a higher salt threshold to frequently add more salt to their food, which attributed to decreased cognitive efficiency. …”
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What influences Indian primary school children’s food behaviors? - Perceptions of children, mothers and teachers by Neha Rathi, Prarthana Tiwari, Manisha Kanwar, Anjali Patel, Mukta Singh, Kalpna Gupta, Anthony Worsley

“…Results Individual level influences included taste and nutritional knowledge. At the interpersonal level, the family food environment and peers emerged as key determinants. …”
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Exploring the impact of artificial sweeteners on diabetes management and glycemic control by Rukaiah Fatma Begum, S. Nirenjen, Rapuru Rushendran, M. Manisha, N. Pavithra, S. Sridevi, S. Ankul Singh

“…Emerging evidence suggests that ASs may influence gut microbiota, potentially affecting metabolic outcomes and insulin sensitivity, thus presenting opportunities for personalized interventions. Despite their benefits, awareness of potential risks, such as altered taste perception and over-reliance on ASs, is crucial. …”
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Perceptional and socio-demographic factors associated with household drinking water management strategies in rural Puerto Rico. by Meha Jain, Yili Lim, Javier A Arce-Nazario, María Uriarte

“…Identifying which factors influence household water management can help policy makers target interventions to improve drinking water quality for communities that may not receive adequate water quality at the tap. …”
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The Lasting Influences of Early Food-Related Variety Experience: A Longitudinal Study of Vegetable Acceptance from 5 Months to 6 Years in Two Populations. by Andrea Maier-Nöth, Benoist Schaal, Peter Leathwood, Sylvie Issanchou

“…Recently, experimental studies have reported promising interventions that increase acceptance of vegetables. …”
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Adults’ beliefs about eating the USDA vegetable subgroups: A Reasoned Action Approach Elicitation by Paul Branscum, Kaylee Weakley

“…There were also no significant differences in the distribution of the belief types (all p’s>0.05). Taste and enjoyment, health benefits, and cost were common factors reported for consuming all vegetable subgroups. …”
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Salad Consumption in Relation to Daily Dietary Intake and Diet Quality among U.S. Adults, 2003-2012 by Ruopeng An, Naiman Khan

“…First-difference estimator addressed confounding bias from time-invariant unobservables (e.g., eating habits, taste preferences) by using within-individual variations in salad consumption between 2 nonconsecutive 24-hour dietary recalls. …”
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Consumer preference and food values: can consumers in Tanzania play part in driving a sustainable food system? by Roselyne Alphonce, Yun Yun Gong, Hettie C. Schönfeldt, Lise Korsten

“…Participants rated the importance of 16 food values such as hygiene, nutrition, taste, and price—using the Best-Worst Scaling method. …”
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Nutritional management for late complications of radiotherapy by Jiahua lyu, Yue Su, Hansong Bai, Hao Kuang, Churong Li, Xiumei Zheng, Long Liang, Lu li, Diou Cheng, Tao Li

“…Abstract Late complications of radiotherapy can include a variety of issues, such as xerostomia, dysphagia, taste changes, digestive and absorption dysfunction. …”
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A higher global diet quality score is associated with lower risk of obesity among male university students in Lebanon: a pilot study by Najwa Mourad, Samer Kharroubi, Lara Nasreddine, Nahla Hwalla

“…Foods contributing to low GDQS scores were determined, with taste emerging as the primary factor influencing food group consumption. …”
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Food aversion and its association with pregnant women’s nutritional status in Teticha Woreda, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A community-based mixed comparative cross-sectional study by Turufat Paskal Gebre, Temesgen Tafesse, Teshome Abuka Abebo

“…A significant proportion of mothers 95 (42.6%) stated that food aversion stemmed from the taste or smell of the food. Some mothers avoided “Enset,” while others avoided foods like cereal, milk, and coffee. …”
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Mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area in Baringo County, Kenya: A study on barriers to coverage and compliance. by Bridget W Kimani, Tabitha W Kanyui, Paul M Gichuki, Collins O Okoyo, Titus K Watitu, Wyckliff P Omondi, Doris W Njomo

“…Side effects like diarrhea, nausea, headache, and drowsiness discourage participation. Drug size and taste are perceived as negative factors. Lack of information on side effects and their management contributes to hesitancy. …”
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