Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians
An important current trend is the healthy and sustainable lifestyle and consumption of fruits and vegetables. However, the healthiness of plant-based diets is not well understood by the general population or food professionals, and only a small proportion of the Hungarian population (1.1 %) follows...
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2023-12-01
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| description | An important current trend is the healthy and sustainable lifestyle and consumption of fruits and vegetables. However, the healthiness of plant-based diets is not well understood by the general population or food professionals, and only a small proportion of the Hungarian population (1.1 %) follows a vegetarian diet because of sociocultural reasons (attachment to meat). This paper explores the main knowledge, beliefs, and misconceptions about plant-based diets (PBDs) among Hungarians. Behavioral change towards a more plant-based diet is slow and influenced by attitudes. In an online survey (n=397), four different factors related to beliefs about PBDs could be distinguished: (1) health and environmental issues, (2) lack of nutrients, (3) forbidden foods 1, and (4) forbidden foods. People are aware of the different types of plant-based diets (vegetarian, vegan) and the positive and negative psychological effects. The associations of plant-based diets are: healthy, environmentally friendly, and expensive. However, only a small part of the Hungarian population follows a plant-based diet, while the diverse and daily consumption of fruits and vegetables is essential for health and sustainability reasons. This study has the potential to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge regarding plant-based diets, which is essential for tailoring educational initiatives, formulating effective interventions, and ultimately advocating for healthier and more sustainable dietary preferences. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9ce900b283514677b53c8796a57aeaee2023-12-29T23:51:58ZengAIDIC Servizi S.r.l.Chemical Engineering Transactions2283-92162023-12-01107Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among HungariansVeronika KellerAn important current trend is the healthy and sustainable lifestyle and consumption of fruits and vegetables. However, the healthiness of plant-based diets is not well understood by the general population or food professionals, and only a small proportion of the Hungarian population (1.1 %) follows a vegetarian diet because of sociocultural reasons (attachment to meat). This paper explores the main knowledge, beliefs, and misconceptions about plant-based diets (PBDs) among Hungarians. Behavioral change towards a more plant-based diet is slow and influenced by attitudes. In an online survey (n=397), four different factors related to beliefs about PBDs could be distinguished: (1) health and environmental issues, (2) lack of nutrients, (3) forbidden foods 1, and (4) forbidden foods. People are aware of the different types of plant-based diets (vegetarian, vegan) and the positive and negative psychological effects. The associations of plant-based diets are: healthy, environmentally friendly, and expensive. However, only a small part of the Hungarian population follows a plant-based diet, while the diverse and daily consumption of fruits and vegetables is essential for health and sustainability reasons. This study has the potential to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge regarding plant-based diets, which is essential for tailoring educational initiatives, formulating effective interventions, and ultimately advocating for healthier and more sustainable dietary preferences.https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/14298 |
| spellingShingle | Veronika Keller Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians Chemical Engineering Transactions |
| title | Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians |
| title_full | Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians |
| title_short | Sustainable Eating Habits: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Plant-Based Diets among Hungarians |
| title_sort | sustainable eating habits examining beliefs attitudes and perceptions of plant based diets among hungarians |
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