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Healthy motivations for food consumption in 16 countries
Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Gonçalves, Joana; Florença, Sofia G.; Manuela Ferreira; Cardoso, Ana Paula; Bartkiene, Elena; Djekić, Ilija; Tarcea, MonicaThere are many factors that can influence people’s attitudes towards healthy eating, including personal nature, sociodemographic influences, and lifestyle. This work investigated to what extent the motivations for healthy food consumption are shaped in individuals from different countries. A questionnaire survey was carried out on a sample of 11,919 participants from 16 countries. The results indicated that the...
Healthy motivations for food consumption in 16 countries
Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Gonçalves, Joana; Florença, Sofia G.; Ferreira, Manuela; Cardoso, Ana Paula; Bartkiene, Elena; Djekić, Ilija; Tarcea, MonicaThere are many factors that can influence people’s attitudes towards healthy eating, including personal nature, sociodemographic influences, and lifestyle. This work investigated to what extent the motivations for healthy food consumption are shaped in individuals from different countries. A questionnaire survey was carried out on a sample of 11,919 participants from 16 countries. The results indicated that the...
Edible insects: Consumption, perceptions, culture and tradition among adult cit...
Raquel P. F. Guiné; Sofia G. Florença; Costa, Cristina A.; Correia, Paula M. R.; Lopes, Luísa Cruz; Esteves, Bruno; Ferreira, Manuela; Fragata, AnabelaAlthough edible insects (EIs) are encouraged as a sustainable source of protein, their consumption is not as generalised as other types of food that are internationally accepted. While in some regions of the world, EIs are part of the gastronomic and cultural traditions, in other regions, people are not so receptive to this type of food, and some people even express some disgust towards it. Hence, this research...
Health effects and safety risks associated with edible insects: Insights from P...
Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Florença, Sofia De Guiné E; Costa, Cristina Amaro Da; Correia, Paula; Tarcea, MonicaBackground: Edible insects (EI) are consumed in many parts of the world since immemorial times, while in other regions some consumers fell some discomfort or neophobia towards insects. However, they are a good source of animal proteins of high quality and other bioactive components with potential beneficial effects for the human health. Aim: The objective of this work was to compare the level of information of ...
Edible insects: A survey about perceptions regarding possible beneficial health...
Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia De Guiné E; Costa, Cristina Amaro Da; Correia, Paula; Ferreira, Manuela; Cardoso, Ana Paula; Campos, Sofia; Anjos, OféliaAlthough edible insects (EI) have been consumed for ages in many countries around the world, in most European countries, this is not a traditional practice. Still, it has been encouraged as a sustainable source of animal protein besides other nutrients. The Food and Agricultural Organization and the United Nations, recommend consuming EI as a way to contribute to the sustainable development goals. Hence, this r...
Edible insects – Exotic food or gastronomic innovation? Study involving 14 coun...
Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Florença, Sofia G.; Bartkiene, Elena; Tarcea, Monica; Chuck-Hernández, Cristina; Djekic, Ilija; Sarić, Marijana MatekThis study explores the perceptions about edible insects and their usage in modern gastronomy. Data were collected through questionnaire survey in 14 countries, and 7222 responses were obtained. ANOVA and factor analysis were used, respectively to evaluate differences between groups and to analyze the scale items. The results showed that participants showed higher agreement toward insects being considered exoti...
Edible Insects: Consumption, Perceptions, Culture and Tradition Among Adult Cit...
Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia De Guiné E; Costa, Cristina Amaro Da; Correia, Paula; Cruz-Lopes, Luísa; Esteves, Bruno; Ferreira, ManuelaAlthough edible insects (EIs) are encouraged as a sustainable source of protein, their consumption is not as generalised as other types of food that are internationally accepted. While in some regions of the world, EIs are part of the gastronomic and cultural traditions, in other regions, people are not so receptive to this type of food, and some people even express some disgust towards it. Hence, this research...
Food Literacy Assessment of a Sample of Romanian Higher Education Students
Boariu, Sorina Madalina; Scutariu, Ana Maria; Reurean Pintilei, Delia; Tarcea, Monica; Guiné, Raquel; Ferreira, ManuelaBackground: Food literacy is an essential aspect of modern education, nourishing students with the knowledge and necessary skills to make informed, healthy, and sustainable food choices. Building upon the validated research conducted in Portugal concerning the nutritional knowledge level of Portuguese students, our objective was to provide a similar survey instrument to Romanian students to assess their level o...
Edible insects: A survey about perceptions regarding possible beneficial health...
Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Florença, Sofia G.; Costa, Cristina A.; Correia, Paula M.R.; Ferreira, Manuela; Cardoso, Ana Paula; Campos, Sofia; Anjos, OféliaAlthough edible insects (EI) have been consumed for ages in many countries around the world, in most European countries, this is not a traditional practice. Still, it has been encouraged as a sustainable source of animal protein besides other nutrients. The Food and Agricultural Organization and the United Nations, recommend consuming EI as a way to contribute to the sustainable development goals. Hence, this r...
Edible insects – exotic food or gastronomic innovation? Study involving 14 coun...
Guiné, Raquel P.F.; Florença, Sofia G.; Bartkiene, Elena; Tarcea, Monica; Chuck-Hernández, Cristina; Djekic, Ilija; Sarić, MarijanavMatekThis study explores the perceptions about edible insects and their usage in modern gastronomy. Data were collected through questionnaire survey in 14 countries, and 7222 responses were obtained. ANOVA and factor analysis were used, respectively to evaluate differences between groups and to analyze the scale items. The results showed that participants showed higher agreement toward insects being considered exoti...