How healthy and processed are foods and drinks promoted in supermarket sales flyers? A cross-sectional study in the Netherlands.
Audrey HendriksenRomy JansenSanne Coosje DijkstraMarlijn HuitinkJacob C SeidellMaartje P PoelmanPublished in: Public health nutrition (2021)
The majority of promoted products via supermarket sales flyers do not contribute to a healthy diet. As promotions are an important determinant of food purchasing decisions, supermarkets do not support healthy choices. Future studies should identify barriers that withhold supermarket chains from promoting more healthy foods in supermarket sales flyers.