IFPRI

IFPRI researchers argue that simply having food nearby does not determine what adolescents in Viet Nam actually eat. The article explores other factors shaping young people's diets, pointing to preferences, affordability, social norms and food environments beyond mere availability. The piece suggests nutrition policies aimed at improving adolescent diets need to look past physical access to food when designing interventions.

IFPRI has published research examining how food environments influence what adolescents in Viet Nam eat. The analysis explores the growing role of street food, convenience outlets and informal vendors in shaping young people's diets, as adolescents increasingly eat meals away from home. The findings are drawing attention among nutrition and food policy specialists concerned with diet quality in low- and middle-income countries.