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    Adults and children prefer a plate food guide relative to a pyramid

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    Authors
    Talati, Zenobia
    Pettigrew, S.
    Moore, S.
    Pratt, I.
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Talati, Z. and Pettigrew, S. and Moore, S. and Pratt, I. 2015. Adults and children prefer a plate food guide relative to a pyramid. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 20151109: pp. 69-80.
    Source Title
    Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
    DOI
    10.6133/apjcn.112015.04
    ISSN
    1440-6047
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/5778
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background and Objective: This study explored attitudes toward two food guides currently being widely used in Australia: the Healthy Eating Pyramid and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Plate. Methods and Study Design: Ten focus groups were conducted with adults (aged 18+ years) and children (aged 10-17 years) across various locations in Perth, Western Australia. The discussions focused on liked and disliked aspects of each food guide and the implications for participants' perceptions of their relative usefulness. Results: When asked to state their preference, a large majority of participants nominated the plate as their preferred nutrition guide. The style of presentation used for the plate was reportedly clearer and more aesthetically pleasing. The plate was also perceived to be more complex while the pyramid was considered by adults to be more child-friendly. Conclusions: This study provides information on consumers' reactions to different food guides and the implications for perceived relevance and utility.

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