ArticlePublic health nutrition2025
Exploring sociodemographic and nutrition-related correlates of meal-kit use across five countries: findings from the International Food Policy Study.
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objectiveTo assess the frequency and correlates of meal-kit use across five countries using population-level data.
designOnline surveys conducted in 2022 assessed meal-kit use in the past week. Binary logistic regression models examined sociodemographic and nutrition-related correlates of meal-kit use, including self-reported home meal preparation and cooking skills, commercially prepared meal consumption and healthy eating, weight change and sustainability efforts.
settingCanada, Australia, the UK, the USA and Mexico.
participants20,401 adults aged 18-100 years.
resultsOverall, 14 % of participants reported using meal-kits in the past week. Use was highest in the USA (18 %) and lowest in Canada (9 %). Meal-kit use was greater among individuals who were younger, male, of minority ethnicity, had high educational attainment, had higher income adequacy or had children living in the household (
conclusionsMeal-kits tend to be used by individuals who make efforts to support their health and sustainability, potentially valuing 'convenient' alternatives to traditional home meal preparation; however, use is concentrated amongst those with higher income adequacy.
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