Exploring everyday life dynamics in meat reduction - A cluster analysis of flexitarians in Denmark

Appetite, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 183, P. 106487 - 106487

Published: Feb. 4, 2023

Exploring everyday life dynamics in meat reduction - a cluster analysis of flexitarians Denmark. Flexitarians are attracting increasing attention the research on reduction. But there has been limited focus comprehensive understandings broader range that can work as barriers and facilitators for In this article, we use social practice theory (SPT) approach to life. We present an data from representative Danish cross-sectional survey. show, first, be divided into four distinct clusters (what will refer classes) accordance with combinations barriers. Second, show prevalence these classes varies considerably depending how long people have flexitarians. argue patterns variation indicate over time transition other where plant-rich eating become less significant, routinization emerges different ways. Finally, third, do report than consumers who label themselves no restrictions. also highlight difference is relatively modest. Indeed, intake still quite common even highest. Throughout paper, discuss similarities differences between SPT framework another recent framework, COM-B model, provides understanding behavioural change.

Language: Английский

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How perceptions of meat consumption norms differ across contexts and meat consumer groups

Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 107227 - 107227

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Social norm perceptions are implicit standards describing what is typically done or seen as acceptable and have shown to be important both in sustaining meat consumption well facilitating reduction. Norm depend on individual differences the contexts (e.g., supermarket, restaurant). Yet, evidence how differ within across individuals scarce. The primary aim of this study was investigate descriptive, injunctive, personal norms favouring consumer groups. second generic dynamic vary British eaters (n = 1205, 25–65 years) participated an online cross-sectional survey. Weekly meat, fish substitute measured with adapted Oxford Meat Frequency Questionnaire. All but were for restaurant worksite cafeteria context. Dynamic without a specified A two-step cluster analysis conducted identify Descriptive strongest supermarket contexts, compared cafeteria. Injunctive perceived followed by restaurant, least Four groups identified those higher intake (I.e., lovers Exceeders) stronger avoidance weaker than lower Flexitarians Moderates). While differed between groups, pattern contextual similar these Our findings underscore importance considering efforts reduce consumption.

Language: Английский

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Plant-based diets and cardiovascular risk factors: a comparison of flexitarians, vegans and omnivores in a cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Abstract Background The growing trend towards conscious and sustainable dietary choices has led to increased adoption of flexitarian diets, characterised by plant-based eating habits with occasional consumption meat processed products. However, the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors associated diets compared both vegans omnivores remain underexplored. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 94 healthy participants aged 25–45 years, categorized into long-term flexitarians (FXs ≤ 50 g/day products, n = 32), (Vs, no animal 33), (OMNs ≥ 170 29) were included. Various CVD measured, including fasting blood samples for metabolic biomarkers, body composition analysis via bioimpedance, pressure measurements, arterial stiffness evaluated through pulse wave velocity (PWV) syndrome (MetS) severity was determined using browser-based calculations (MetS-scores). Dietary intake assessed a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), diet quality calculated Healthy Eating Index-flexible (HEI-Flex), while physical activity levels recorded validated Freiburger questionnaire. Results data showed that FXs Vs had more beneficial insulin, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol OMNs. Notably, revealed most favorable MetS-score results based on BMI waistline, better PWV values than addition, reported higher rates vegetables, fruit, nuts/seeds milk alternatives. Conclusion appears confer benefits. While overall, study supports reducing products intake, as in flexitarianism, may contribute factor advantages.

Language: Английский

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Sustainability of Alternatives to Animal Protein Sources, a Comprehensive Review

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(17), P. 7701 - 7701

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

The manuscript was prepared to conduct a thorough analysis and deepen the understanding of sustainable food production diets within context challenges posed by intensive agricultural practices their environmental impacts, as well effects on human health. rapid growth population necessitates an increase in meet nutritional needs. However, increasing animal-derived products, which are significant protein sources, is likely worsen undesirable consequences, such global climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, larger carbon footprint. Traditional farming techniques also contribute contamination due use synthetic fertilizers pesticides. Transitioning model that addresses needs while protecting consumer health environment crucial. challenge for industry research centers find develop alternative sources protein. In addition technological problems must be solved, there education focused healthy eating overcoming psychological barriers related consumption new foods.

Language: Английский

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Blue source-based food alternative proteins: Exploring aquatic plant-based and cell-based sources for sustainable nutrition

Trends in Food Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 147, P. 104439 - 104439

Published: March 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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