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Font-I-Furnols M, Guerrero L. An overview of drivers and emotions of meat consumption. Meat Sci 2024:109619. [PMID: 39181809 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Emotions are present in almost everything we do, including meat procurement, preparation and consumption. This paper examines the main drivers of this consumption, including sensory and hedonic properties, physiological needs, historical reasons and habits, social influence, ethical motives, practical aspects and other determinants, exploring the meat-related emotions as both an outcome of consumption and as consumption drivers. Emotions are affected by multiple factors relating to the context, the information provided, and the type of product. Positive emotions such as pleasure, satisfaction, proudness and joyfulness have been described in relation to meat, as well as some neutral or negative ones. To enhance positive emotions and increase meat liking, it is essential to improve animal welfare and promote a more sustainable production, focusing on nutritional and sensory quality and providing consumers with reliable information.
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- IRTA-Food Quality and Technology, Finca Camps i Armet, Monells, Girona, Spain
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Souza Olegario L, González-Mohino A, Estévez M, Madruga MS, Ventanas S. Emotional response to healthier foods: Influence of culture and health consciousness. J Food Sci 2023; 88:5248-5265. [PMID: 37942944 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Sugar, salt, and fat content in processed products are important concerns for consumers. Hence, alternative "healthy" versions of conventional foods such as chocolate, potato chips, and yogurt are offered. This work aimed to define the emotional response of consumers from different cultural backgrounds (Spain vs. Brazil) evoked by healthier versions of conventional products and the relationship between hedonic responses and health consciousness. A total of 186 Brazilian and 152 Spanish consumers participated in this online cross-cultural study. Participants answered a Health Consciousness Questionnaire and an emotional check-all-that-applies questionnaire using picture stimuli of conventional chocolate, potato chips, and yogurt and their healthier versions with less sugar, salt, and fat content, respectively. The Brazilians' emotional responses were more diverse for all stimuli compared to the Spaniards'. However, participants from both cultures rated an average of "slightly agree" on the health consciousness scale; a higher level of consumption, liking, and willingness to buy; and a higher frequency of positive emotional terms for the stimuli of conventional products compared to their healthier versions. A higher frequency of evocation of "active" is strongly associated with higher levels of health consciousness. Strategic actions by the food industry and government must consider cultural, emotional, and health-conscious factors to encourage the consumption of healthier foods. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Food manufacturers can use the information obtained from this study to create healthier versions of their products that appeal to consumers' emotional responses and health consciousness levels. The findings can assist in designing strategic actions to promote healthier food consumption by emphasizing the benefits of healthier food choices and making them more appealing to consumers. The methodology employed in this study can also be applied to further studies aimed to assess emotional responses to food stimuli across different cultures.
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- Lary Souza Olegario
- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Technology Centre, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Technology Centre, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil
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- IPROCAR Research Institute, TECAL Research Group, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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Magano NN, Tuorila H, De Kock HL. Food choice drivers at varying income levels in an emerging economy. Appetite 2023; 189:107001. [PMID: 37591447 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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The purpose of this work was to explore and compare food choice drivers of low (LI), middle (MI) and high (HI) income urban people in an emerging economy (South Africa). Here, 13 focus group (FG) discussions [six LI, n = 36, 67% women; four MI, n = 22, 100% women and three HI, n = 17, 76% women; total n = 75) were transcribed, coded inductively and deductively and 17 food choice categories emerged. Eight of these, i.e., aspects related to: plant vs animal protein, food waste, food preparation, availability of resources, food exploration, social aspects and food spoilage, are not typically (e.g., sensory appeal, mood, health, convenience etc.) measured with established food choice questionnaires. Economic factors and Availability of food and resources were mentioned the most by LI participants compared to MI and HI. Whereas, Health; Familiarity and Food exploration were mostly mentioned by MI and HI participants. This study yielded a mixture of individual and environment based motives which add to our understanding of the "why" aspects underlying food choice in an urban and emerging economy. The fact that these aspects are compared by income group provides interesting information on the similarities and differences of how the food choice process unfolds across varying income groups. The insights from this study are useful for the development of an updated, quantitative food choice questionnaire for application in this and other emerging economies.
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- Nomzamo N Magano
- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa
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Husnain M, Wang Z, Poulova P, Syed F, Akbar A, Akhtar MW, Akbar M, Usman M. Exploring Brand Hate and the Association Between Similar Competitor Offer and Brand Equity: A Moderated-Mediation Model. Front Psychol 2021; 11:533216. [PMID: 33519569 PMCID: PMC7843577 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.533216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Using the assumptions of Sternberg (2003) Duplex Theory of Hate, the present study reveals the combined effects of similar competitor offer and narcissistic personality on brand equity through the underlying mechanism of brand hate. Specifically, we hypothesize that brand hate mediates the relationship between similar competitor offer and brand equity. Moreover, we propose that similar competitor offer and brand hate relationship are stronger for narcissistic individuals. By employing a multi-wave time-lagged research design, we collected data from a sample of (N = 338) dairy product consumers in Pakistan. The findings of moderated-mediation regression analyses indicate that (a) Brand hate mediates the relationship between similar competitor offer and brand equity; and (b) Narcissistic personality moderates a similar competitor offer and brand hate relationship such that a high similar competitor offer led to greater brand hate when narcissism was high. Furthermore, conditional indirect effects reveal that brand hate mediates the relationship between similar competitor offer and brand equity only with individuals exhibiting narcissistic personality traits. The current study offers great insights to managers that by managing similar competitor offer, they can manage the development of brand hate, which can subsequently effect brand equity. Moreover, by profiling customers on the basis of their personalities, marketing managers can effectively invest only in customers with positive tendencies. The current study is unique in that it highlights new avenues in existing research by extending the nascent domain of brand hate in consumer-brand relationships.
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- Mudassir Husnain
- Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Business and Tourism Management, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Informatics and Quantitative Methods, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Králové, Czechia
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- Faculty of Management Science, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- International Business School, Guangzhou College of South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal, Pakistan
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- Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Arce S, Gugole Ottaviano F, Sosa M. Sensory acceptability, consumption frequency, and factors associated with consumption of fruits and vegetables among low and medium income consumers in Argentina. J SENS STUD 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Soledad Arce
- Instituto Superior Experimental de Tecnología Alimentaria (ISETA), Departamento de Evaluación Sensorial de Alimentos (DESA) Buenos Aires Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de La Plata (CIC) Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Instituto Superior Experimental de Tecnología Alimentaria (ISETA), Departamento de Evaluación Sensorial de Alimentos (DESA) Buenos Aires Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de La Plata (CIC) Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Instituto Superior Experimental de Tecnología Alimentaria (ISETA), Departamento de Evaluación Sensorial de Alimentos (DESA) Buenos Aires Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Buenos Aires Argentina
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Lima M, de Alcantara M, Martins IBA, Ares G, Deliza R. Can front-of-pack nutrition labeling influence children's emotional associations with unhealthy food products? An experiment using emoji. Food Res Int 2019; 120:217-225. [PMID: 31000233 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Food products targeted at children are usually marketed using persuasive elements aimed at creating positive hedonic and emotional associations. For this reason, changes in children's emotional associations with unhealthy food products can discourage their consumption. In this context, the aim of the present study was to compare children's emotional associations with food products featuring different front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling schemes. A total of 492 children (6-12 years old) were randomly divided into three groups, each of which evaluated a series of packages featuring different FOP nutrition labelling schemes: guidelines daily amount (GDA), traffic light system (TLS) and nutritional warnings. For each of the six packages and three unpackaged products, children were asked to select all the emoji from a list that described how they would feel eating the product. Data were analyzed using generalized linear models. FOP nutrition labelling significantly influenced the frequency of use five of the 16 emoji. In general, children who evaluated packages with directive and semi-directive schemes used emoji associated with positive emotions less frequently than those who evaluated packages with the GDA system. The effect of FOP nutrition labelling scheme on emotional associations was moderated by age and type of school. The effect of directive and semi-directive FOP nutritional schemes, in special nutritional warnings, tended to be higher for younger children and children from public schools. These results suggest that FOP nutrition labelling may contribute to discouraging consumption of products with high content of nutrients associated with non-communicable diseases among children.
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- Mayara Lima
- Food Technology Department, Technology Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 456, km 7, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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- PDJ CNPq/Embrapa Agroindústria de Alimentos, Avenida das Américas, 29501, CEP 23020-470 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Food Technology Department, Technology Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 456, km 7, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 s/n, Pando, Uruguay
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- Embrapa Agroindústria de Alimentos, Avenida das Américas, 29501, CEP 23020-470 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Blackburn KG, Yilmaz G, Boyd RL. Food for thought: Exploring how people think and talk about food online. Appetite 2018; 123:390-401. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2017] [Revised: 01/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cunha LM, Cabral D, Moura AP, de Almeida MDV. Application of the Food Choice Questionnaire across cultures: Systematic review of cross-cultural and single country studies. Food Qual Prefer 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Lima M, Ares G, Deliza R. How do front of pack nutrition labels affect healthfulness perception of foods targeted at children? Insights from Brazilian children and parents. Food Qual Prefer 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2017.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Dovi KA, Chiremba C, Taylor JR, de Kock HL. Rapid sensory profiling and hedonic rating of whole grain sorghum-cowpea composite biscuits by low income consumers. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:905-913. [PMID: 28692754 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Revised: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The challenges of malnutrition and urbanization in Africa demand the development of acceptable, affordable, nutritious complementary-type foods. Biscuits (i.e. cookies; a popular snack) from whole grain staples are an option. The present study aimed to relate check-all-that-applies (CATA) sensory profiles of sorghum-cowpea composite biscuits compared to economic commercial refined wheat biscuits with hedonic ratings by low income consumers. In addition, the nutritional composition and protein quality, L* a* b* colour and texture of the biscuits were determined. RESULTS The CATA method is suitable for rapidly determining which attributes consumers perceive in food products and relating these to acceptability. Consumers preferred the lighter, more yellow wheat biscuits with ginger, vanilla, sweet and cinnamon flavours compared to the stronger flavours (sorghum, beany and nutty) and harder but brittle, grittier, dry and rough textured sorghum or sorghum-cowpea biscuits. However, a substantial proportion of consumers also liked the latter biscuits. The composite biscuits had higher dietary fibre content and a similar protein quality to the standards. CONCLUSIONS Whole grain sorghum-cowpea biscuits could serve as acceptable value-added nutritious complementary snacks for consumers in sub-Saharan Africa. The biscuits are simple to produce for the creation of viable small enterprises. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Koya Ap Dovi
- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being and Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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- Agricultural Research Council, Grain Crops Institute, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being and Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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- Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being and Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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Targeting International Food Aid Programmes: The Case of Productive Safety Net Programme in Tigray, Ethiopia. SUSTAINABILITY 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/su9101716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rahnama H, Rajabpour S. Factors for consumer choice of dairy products in Iran. Appetite 2017; 111:46-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 12/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Comparison of response formats and concurrent hedonic measures for optimal use of the EmoSensory® Wheel. Food Res Int 2017; 93:33-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2016.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2016] [Revised: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Schouteten JJ, De Steur H, Lagast S, De Pelsmaeker S, Gellynck X. Emotional and sensory profiling by children and teenagers: A case study of the check-all-that-apply method on biscuits. J SENS STUD 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Joachim J. Schouteten
- Department of Agricultural Economics, UGent SensoLab; Ghent University; Coupure links 653 9000 Gent Belgium
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, UGent SensoLab; Ghent University; Coupure links 653 9000 Gent Belgium
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, UGent SensoLab; Ghent University; Coupure links 653 9000 Gent Belgium
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, UGent SensoLab; Ghent University; Coupure links 653 9000 Gent Belgium
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, UGent SensoLab; Ghent University; Coupure links 653 9000 Gent Belgium
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Ares G, Machín L, Girona A, Curutchet MR, Giménez A. Comparison of motives underlying food choice and barriers to healthy eating among low medium income consumers in Uruguay. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2017; 33:e00213315. [DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00213315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract: Interventions aimed at changing dietary patterns should be designed based on the main motives underlying the food choices of specific target populations. The aim of the present study was to identify motives underlying food choice and barriers to healthy eating among consumers in two socioeconomic levels in Uruguay. Eleven focus groups were carried out with a total of 76 participants. Six of the groups involved low income participants and the others were conducted with middle income participants. Discussions were held around frequently consumed products, motives underlying food choices and barriers to healthy eating. Results confirmed the strong influence of income level on motives underlying food choice and barriers to the adoption of healthy eating. Low income participants described their choices as mainly driven by economic factors and satiety, whereas convenience was the main determinant of food selection for middle income participants. Implications for the design of public policies targeted at each group are discussed.
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Consumer segmentation as a means to investigate emotional associations to meals. Appetite 2016; 105:249-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 04/25/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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