Interactions with the external food environment and dietary quality in Thailand and Laos

Global Food Security 2026 Open access

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Authors: Giacomo Zanello, Marco J. Haenssgen, Prasit Leepreecha, Eric Deharo, Chittur S. Srinivasan
DOI: 10.1016/j.gfs.2026.100916
Cited by: 2
References: 40

Abstract

Highlights • We constructed an index capturing households' interaction with the external food environment (EFE). • Inclusion in the EFE influences dietary quality through consumption of NCD-Protect and NCD-Risk foods in Thailand and Laos. • In Thailand, lower dietary quality reflects reduced intake of NCD-Protect foods. • In Laos, lower dietary quality is driven by higher consumption of NCD-Risk foods. • The effect of the EFE on dietary quality varies according to the stage of market development.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Culinary Culture and Tourism Food Safety and Hygiene Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability

Publication details

Journal / source
Global Food Security
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
49
Pages
100916–100916
Publication date
3 April 2026
Language
EN