Nicole I Larson

TL;DR: Neighborhood disparities in access to food are of great concern because of their potential to influence dietary intake and obesity and additional research is needed to address various limitations of current studies, identify effective policy actions, and evaluate intervention strategies designed to promote more equitable access to healthy foods.

TL;DR: Describing emerging adulthood as a developmentally unique life stage is described, epidemiologic evidence documenting adverse changes in diet, physical activity, and weight during this stage is highlighted, and the influence of food and beverage marketing targeting emerging adults is discussed to illustrate the need for health promotion and intervention efforts that could target young adults through settings such as postsecondary institutions.

TL;DR: Study findings indicate that disordered eating behaviors are not just an adolescent problem, but continue to be prevalent among young adults and suggest a need for both early prevention efforts before the onset of harmful behavioral patterns.

TL;DR: To improve dietary intake, interventions among young adults should teach skills for preparing quick and healthful meals.

TL;DR: Future research will need to emphasize multilevel investigations, examine how associations vary across population subgroups, develop a standard set of measures for assessing food environments and policies, and improve dietary assessment methodology.