Food Consumption In Countries Research Articles

Comparative analysis of recent changes in the dietary behavior of Italian and US consumers: The made in Italy market and its factorial conceptualization

Recent disruptive events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and climate change, have intensified the process of ‘deglobalization’ of food consumption. As a result, consumers now prefer locally sourced products. To understand the change in sustainable food consumption in certain countries, this paper analyzes data from a broad survey conducted between 2020 and 2022, during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary goal is to describe an emergent “new normal” culinary ethics based on a preference for regional cuisine, environmental protection and a commitment to health. The analysis compares consumption patterns in Italy and the United States to explore the role of cultural contexts with different but comparable values and principles. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyzes are applied to the two subsets of data, drawn from a large survey conducted in 20 countries with nearly 7000 participants, as well as the invariance of their structural parameters through multigroup analysis.

Characterizing Important Dietary Exposure Sources of Perfluoroalkyl Acids in Inuit Youth and Adults in Nunavik Using a Feature Selection Tool.

Previous studies have identified the consumption of country foods (hunted/harvested foods from the land) as the primary exposure source of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAA) in Arctic communities. However, identifying the specific foods associated with PFAA exposures is complicated due to correlation between country foods that are commonly consumed together. We used venous blood sample data and food frequency questionnaire data from the Qanuilirpitaa? ("How are we now?") 2017 (Q2017) survey of Inuit individuals y of age residing in Nunavik (). Adaptive elastic net, a machine learning technique, identified the most important food items for predicting PFAA biomarker levels while accounting for the correlation among the food items. We used generalized linear regression models to quantify the association between the most predictive food items and six plasma PFAA biomarker levels. The estimates were converted to percent changes in a specific PFAA biomarker level per standard deviation increase in the consumption of a food item. Models were also stratified by food type (market or country foods). Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA), and perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnDA) were associated with frequent consumption of beluga misirak (rendered fat) [14.6%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 10.3%, 18.9%; 14.6% (95% CI: 10.1%, 19.0%)], seal liver [9.3% (95% CI: 5.0%, 13.7%); 8.1% (95% CI: 3.5%, 12.6%)], and suuvalik (fish roe mixed with berries and fat) [6.0% (95% CI: 1.3%, 10.7%); 7.5% (95% CI: 2.7%, 12.3%)]. Beluga misirak was also associated with higher concentrations of perfluorohexanesulphonic acid (PFHxS) and perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), albeit with lower percentage changes. PFHxS, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and PFNA followed some similar patterns, with higher levels associated with frequent consumption of ptarmigan [6.1% (95% CI: 3.2%, 9.0%); 5.1% (95% CI: 1.1%, 9.1%); 5.4% (95% CI: 1.8%, 9.0%)]. Among market foods, frequent consumption of processed meat and popcorn was consistently associated with lower PFAA exposure. Our study identifies specific food items contributing to environmental contaminant exposure in Indigenous or small communities relying on local subsistence foods using adaptive elastic net to prioritize responses from a complex food frequency questionnaire. In Nunavik, higher PFAA biomarker levels were primarily related to increased consumption of country foods, particularly beluga misirak, seal liver, suuvalik, and ptarmigan. Our results support policies regulating PFAA production and use to limit the contamination of Arctic species through long-range transport. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP13556.

How to move the transition to sustainable food consumption towards a societal tipping point

A large-scale transition of food consumption in high-income countries is required to mitigate adverse impacts on the climate and the environment. To further understand which actions can contribute to triggering societal tipping in sustainability transitions empirical observations and a closer link to existing theories is urgently needed. We integrate renowned models of behavior change, food consumption, and marketing into the framework of positive tipping points in sustainability transitions using an empirical analysis of four case studies from Denmark. The proposed framework specifies enabling conditions, interventions, and reinforcing feedback. The case studies suggest that the factors identified from existing consumer-oriented theoretical frameworks can lead to societal tipping points. Also, the transition to sustainable food consumption requires not only engagement from all groups of actors—business/industry, policy, civil society, and consumers—but also pooling and aligning the available resources to trigger a societal tipping point. The case studies provide interesting examples of how influential single players can scale up system change. The paper concludes with a critical reflection of tipping points in sustainability transitions of the food system.

Visual communication design: a neglected factor in nutrition promotion via packaged food labels.

Packaging design is a communication device and a critical component in branding strategy, and has relevance for food policy. Presently, packaging-related nutrition policy initiatives focus on the role of regulated claims, nutrition information panels and front-of-pack nutrition labels to help guide consumer food choices and address high prevalences of discretionary and ultra-processed food consumption in many countries. However, these nutrition labelling systems are not optimized as public health policy tools as many consumers do not use them to inform their food choices. Visual communication design theory posits that a designer orders the elements and principles of design into hierarchies that prioritize certain elements over others, and that some of these elements are more dominant and given more emphasis than others. The overall design of the package thereby directs consumer attention to some aspects of pack design (e.g., characters, contents of the package) and away from others (e.g., nutrition details). Dual processing frameworks propose that food decisions are made with the interplay between automatic and rational thinking processes. Packaging designs affect whether consumers rely predominantly on automatic or rational thinking to select a food. This narrative review outlines the role of food packaging design and how it impacts the clear communication of nutrition aspects of food products and how the use of nutrition information by consumers to make decisions may depend upon design structures in packaging. This article attests that nutrition scientists and policy makers should incorporate visual communication design into research on the food packaging as a public health promotion tool. A stronger focus on the communication of regulated front-of-pack nutrition information can be made with a re-evaluation of the hierarchy of elements in the front-of-pack design enabling consumers to make healthier decisions.

Environmental sustainability of food production and consumption in the Nordic and Baltic region - a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023

In Press/Preprint This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review. It is currently undergoing copyediting and typesetting. Although final publication galleys will be added at a later stage, the article is fully citable using the DOI number. This scoping review examines environmental impacts related to food production and consumption in Nordic and Baltic countries. The overarching advice to all Nordic and Baltic countries, in line with the current body of scientific literature, is to shift to a more plant based dietary pattern and avoid food waste. Taking into account current consumption patterns, there is a high potential and necessity to shift food consumption across the countries to minimize its environmental impact. More specifically, a substantial reduction in meat and dairy consumption and increased consumption of legumes/pulses, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds is suggested as a priority intervention. Reducing the environmental impacts of seafoods is also key and suggestions include a shift to seafoods with lower environmental impacts such as seaweed and bivalves. As part of the suggested transition to a more plant-based diet, the scope for increasing the provision of plant-based foods through increasing the cultivation of legumes/pulses, vegetables and grains and through feed-to-food shifts within the region should be explored.

Innovation In Processing Local Food Products for Students of The Tourism Marketing Management Study Program at The Indonesian University of Education

Development of food innovations that use local raw materials as the main ingredient. This includes organic foods and food products that support local farmers. Traditional Indonesian food products such as rendang, chili sauce and crackers have undergone innovation in a more modern and ready-to-eat form for the global market. One of the innovations in processed local food products is cassava, cassava, or cassava in English, which is an important root crop in Indonesia. food consumption in many countries around the world. Innovation in the processing and use of cassava has played a major role in increasing food production and added value. Modernization in the processing and processing of cassava products in local food is an effort to create products that are more diverse, of higher quality, and in line with current consumer trends. This modernization can provide added value to processed cassava products and help promote the use of cassava in various dishes, one of which can be applied in cassava Bomb Brulle cheese sauce, Desert coconut snowballs. The collaboration between the NHI Tourism Academy (AKPAR) and students from the Indonesian University of Education (UPI) to organize training is a positive step in improving the skills and knowledge of UPI students, especially in the tourism marketing department, to equip graduates to open entrepreneurship. Consider establishing long-term cooperation between Akpar NHI and UPI. This could include regular training, student exchanges, or other joint projects that are beneficial to both parties.

Agricultural production efficiency, food consumption, and food waste in the European countries

Agricultural production efficiency, food consumption, and food waste in the European countries

The Belt and Road initiative and food consumption in countries along the route

AbstractThe economic impact of the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative has received extensive academic attention, but few existing assessments have focused on the impact of the initiative on consumer welfare. Therefore, this paper empirically investigates the impact of the B&R initiative on food consumption levels and dietary diversity in B&R countries and its inherent channels through the difference‐in‐differences model with the propensity score matching method (PSM‐DID). The results indicate that the B&R initiative has a significant positive effect on improving food consumption levels and dietary diversity in B&R countries, and the promotion‐effect is stronger for the Maritime Silk Road countries. Further, the B&R initiative has led to a dietary shift in B&R countries, with a decrease in the calorie share of cereals and an increase in the calorie share of fruits and vegetables, oils and fats, and meat, eggs and milk. The mechanism analysis reveals that income and prices may be important channels for the impact of the initiative on food consumption in B&R countries, and that the B&R initiative may have led to changes in tastes in B&R countries. [EconLit Citations: D12, F13, Q11].

A Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Food Consumption: Historical Evolution, Dominant Topics and Trends

The major goal of this study is to trace the emergence of SFC-related research across time, using a thematic map and a list of corresponding publications. In addition, this study aims to determine the author who has made the most significant contribution to this particular field. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the historical development and current trends in sustainable food consumption research, examining 2265 articles published between 1990 and 2023. Using the bibliometrics package of R Studio software version 4.2.1 and its Biblioshiny package, articles from the Scopus and Web of Science databases are examined. In the field of sustainable food consumption, we identify five distinct research phases: initial stagnation, infant growth, post-economic crisis, expanding phase and COVID-19 and post-pandemic. While research on broader sustainability topics can be traced back to the early 20th century, a very limited number of articles on sustainable food consumption was published in the 1990s. However, the number of publications increased incrementally over time, with a notable uptick in interest around 2015, and the subject was still being discussed in 2022. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic marked the beginning of the most recent phase of research, which analyzed the consumption patterns of consumers before and after the pandemic. Our study highlights key authors, documents and sources related to sustainable food consumption. The United States, Italy and the United Kingdom emerged as the most active contributors to the research on sustainable food consumption and were additionally the countries with the largest global market shares for organic products. Major sub-themes including organic food, food waste, sustainable development and food security, together with consumer behavior and organic products appeared as being the most researched sub-themes of recent times. The results of this study suggest that more research is related to sustainable food consumption in countries with a low organic food market share. In addition, the investigation of actual data on food waste, carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from food production and consumption is essential to gain holistic insights.

Sociodemographic patterning of dietary profiles among Inuit youth and adults in Nunavik, Canada: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesCountry (traditional) foods are integral to Inuit culture, but market food consumption is increasing. The Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik Health Survey (Q2017) reported similar country food consumption frequency compared to that in 2004; however, examining food items individually does not account for diet patterns, food accessibility, and correlations between food items. Our objective was to identify underlying dietary profiles and compare them across sex, age, ecological region, and food insecurity markers, given the links among diet, health, and sociocultural determinants.MethodsFood frequency and sociodemographic data were derived from the Q2017 survey (N = 1176). Latent profile analysis identified dietary profiles using variables for the relative frequencies of country and market food consumption first, followed by an analysis with those for country food variables only. Multinomial logistic regression examined the associations among dietary profiles, sociodemographic factors, and food insecurity markers (to disassociate between food preferences and food access).ResultsFour overall dietary profiles and four country food dietary profiles were identified characterized by the relative frequency of country and market food in the diet. The patterns were stable across several sensitivity analyses and in line with our Inuit partners’ local knowledge. For the overall profiles, women and adults aged 30–49 years were more likely to have a market food–dominant profile, whereas men and individuals aged 16–29 and 50+ years more often consumed a country food–dominant profile. In the country food profiles, Inuit aged 16–29 years were more likely to have a moderate country food profile whereas Inuit aged 50+ were more likely to have a high country food–consumption profile. A low country and market food–consumption profile was linked to higher prevalence of food insecurity markers.ConclusionWe were able to identify distinct dietary profiles with strong social patterning. The profiles elucidated in this study are aligned with the impact of colonial influence on diet and subsequent country food promotion programs for Inuit youth. These profiles will be used for further study of nutritional status, contaminant exposure, and health to provide context for future public health programs.

Environmental efficiency and sustainability of food production and consumption in the EU

About 88 million tons of food is wasted in Europe every year, which makes it one of the most serious regions for food waste in the world. This research uses a two-stage undesirable dynamic data envelopment analysis (DEA) model to explore the environmental efficiency of food production and food consumption in 25 countries of the European Union (EU) from 2010 to 2018. It addresses two issues: (1) greenhouse gas emissions from food production in European countries (greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and fisheries) and (2) food loss from food production and food waste from food consumption in European countries. The research results are as follows. 1) The greenhouse gas emission efficiency of agriculture and fisheries in most countries has improved year by year. 2) The problem of food waste caused by food consumption in most countries is more serious than the problem of food loss caused by food production; thus, most food waste is generated by consumers. 3) France, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Malta, and the Netherlands have better environmental efficiency and better environmental sustainability in food production and consumption. Ireland, Portugal, and Slovenia are less environmentally efficient and less environmentally sustainable in food production and consumption. This study suggests that local governments, firms, and consumers in EU countries should work together to reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of food production and consumption.

Special Group Discussion: The impact of nutritional status in the new era of COVID-19: patients, nutrients and lifestyle

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new era, it altered many aspects of lives all over the world. Many studies found the changes in nutrient and dietary intake, habits and patterns, also food and nutrition supplement consumption in many countries. Changes in lifestyle, physical activity and excercise patterns were observed in many studies around the world as outcome of lockdown, isolation, or community movement restriction regulations imposed by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic .

Associations between dietary profiles and perfluoroalkyl acids in Inuit youth and adults

BackgroundPerfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), a subset of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic chemicals used in industrial and consumer applications. They are exceptionally stable and highly mobile in the environment, and were detected in high concentrations in Arctic wildlife and Nunavik Inuit. The study's objective was to study the association between dietary profiles in Nunavik and plasma PFAAs concentrations. MethodsThe study used data from the Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik Inuit Health Survey (Q2017) (N = 1172) on Inuit adults aged 16–80 years. Nine PFAAs congeners were measured in plasma samples (six were detected). Dietary profiles were identified using latent profile analysis. Two sets of dietary profiles were included; the first included market (store-bought) and country foods (harvested/hunted from the land), and the second included only country foods. Multiple linear regression models regressed log-transformed PFAAs concentrations against the dietary profiles, adjusting for sociodemographic variables. ResultsWe identified statistically significant 24.54–57.55 % increases in all PFAAs congeners (PFOA, PFNA, PFDA, PFUnDA, PFHxS, and PFOS) in the dietary profile defined by frequent country food consumption compared to the dietary profile defined by frequent market food consumption. Individuals defined by low consumption of foods (related to food insecurity) had higher concentrations of six PFAAs compared to individuals with frequent market food consumption. The associations were stronger with profiles defined by more frequent country food consumption, and particularly those with increased marine mammal consumption. PFDA, PFUnDA, and PFOS were particularly associated with high country food consumption frequency, such that their concentrations increased by approximately 67–83 % compared to those reporting no or very little consumption of any country foods. ConclusionsIncreased country food consumption was strongly associated with higher PFAAs concentrations, particularly PFOS, PFDA, and PFUnDA. The results provide further evidence that the quality of country foods is being threatened by PFAAs contamination. Additional national and international regulations are required to protect the Arctic and its inhabitants from these pollutants.

Contamination of country foods by perfluoroalkyl acids in the Arctic

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are synthetic chemicals used in industrial and consumer applications. They are exceptionally stable and highly mobile in the environment, and have been detected in high concentrations in Nunavik Inuit adults. The study’s objectives were to study the associations between dietary profiles in Nunavik and PFAAs concentrations, and the associations between specific foods and PFAAs concentrations. METHODS: The study used data from the Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik Inuit Health Survey. Nine PFAAs congeners were measured in plasma samples, including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUdA). Dietary profiles were identified using latent profile analysis. Multiple linear regression models regressed log-transformed PFAAs concentrations against the dietary profiles, adjusting for sociodemographic variables. Elastic net was used to look at associations between PFAAs and dietary variables. RESULTS: We identified strong associations between the dietary profile defined by frequent country food consumption and all PFAAs congeners (PFOA, PFNA, PFDA, PFUdA, PFHxS, and PFOS) compared to the dietary profile defined by frequent market food consumption. Individuals with low consumption of all foods also had higher concentrations of all PFAAs congeners compared to individuals with frequent market food consumption. The associations were stronger with profiles defined by more frequent country food consumption, and particularly those with increased marine mammal consumption. Elastic net identified marine mammal products (seal liver, beluga misirak), wild birds (ptarmigan, goose eggs), Arctic char and fish roe as main exposure sources. CONCLUSIONS: Increased country food consumption was strongly associated with higher PFAAs concentrations, particularly PFOS and long-chain PFAAs congeners. The results provide further evidence that Arctic communities are disproportionately impacted by PFAAs, and further national and international regulations are required to protect the exceptional quality of country foods. KEYWORDS: PFAS; exposure; food; Indigenous

Inter- and intra-annual changes in food consumption among rural households in East China

Rapid economic development and urbanization have changed the pattern of global food consumption. This change can be particularly well observed when studying differences in food consumption among urban and rural residents. This study explored the temporal dynamics in household food consumption (HFC) in rural households of the Shandong Province in China. The study revealed that the inter-annual changes in HFC, starting with 2009, brought about a substantial increase in meat and vegetables intake. Improvements in living conditions represented the key driver of this change. The intra-annual changes were reflected in increased consumption of fruits and vegetables in summer being attributed to improved food supply and warmer weather. The variety of consumed food increased, especially during holidays, being driven by increased visitation of friends and relatives and the influence of Chinese culture. Children’s food preferences when visiting home resulted in increased consumption of meat, vegetables, and aquatic products. The findings provide a scientific basis to enhance the food consumption structure and refine the dietary nutrition levels in rural areas of China. The findings also provide a reference point which can be used to examine temporal changes in food consumption in other countries of the world.

The positive climate impact of the Mediterranean diet and current divergence of Mediterranean countries towards less climate sustainable food consumption patterns

The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a world-renowned healthy dietary pattern. In the present study we analyse the climate sustainability of the MD and the greenhouse gas emissions (EGHG) associated with current dietary patterns in Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean EU countries, focusing on the major deviations from the MD health and environmental targets in Mediterranean countries. The EGHG associated with dietary patterns were calculated for seven Mediterranean countries (Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Malta, referred to as 7MED) and the other 21 countries in the EU 28 (referred to as 21OTHER), using 2017 as the reference year. A new harmonised compilation of 3449 carbon footprint values of food commodities, based on a standardised methodology to extract information and assign optimal footprint values and uncertainties to food items, was used to estimate EGHG of food consumption. Our findings show that the EGHG associated with the ideal MD pattern, 2.3 kg CO2equivalents (CO2eq) capita−1 d−1, are in line with planetary GHG climate targets, though GHG emissions associated with food consumption in Mediterranean countries strongly diverged from the ideal MD. Both MED and 21OTHER countries were found to have comparable dietary associated EGHG (4.46 and 4.03 kg CO2eq capita−1 d−1 respectively), almost double that expected from a sustainable dietary pattern. The primary factor of dietary divergence in 7MED countries was found to be meat overconsumption, which contributed to 60% of the EGHG daily excess (1.8 kg of CO2eq capita−1 d−1).

Reducing Mediterranean Seafood Footprints: The role of consumer attitudes

Seafood is central to the diet of Mediterranean inhabitants. However, there is high consumer demand for certain species whose populations are rapidly declining in the Mediterranean Sea. Diversifying regional seafood preferences has the potential to reduce pressure on marine ecosystems while supporting local fishing economies. Here, we explored this opportunity through case studies in three Mediterranean countries: Croatia, Italy, and Turkey. First, we conducted an Ecological Footprint Analysis (EFA) to quantify the environmental impact of each country's food consumption choices. Then, we distributed a seafood consumer survey to understand each country's dietary preferences and residents' overall willingness to change their diets, with a specific focus on products from Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF). We found food consumption to be the primary Ecological Footprint driver in all three countries, with a contribution from the consumption of fish and seafood ranging from 6% (Turkey) to 11% (Italy) of each country's food Footprint. Results from the consumer survey showed that dietary preferences were unique to each culture. For example, consumers in Italy and Turkey were more willing to modify their diets than residents surveyed in Croatia. Across all three countries, consumers who are more aware of product labels, origin, and freshness of seafood products were more willing to purchase diverse seafood products. To diversify seafood consumption choices, particularly away from high trophic level species, consumer awareness campaigns should be tailored to meet the preferences of each unique culture in the Mediterranean. A broader Pan-Mediterranean study of culturally-unique consumer attitudes is warranted to accelerate progress towards sustainable seafood consumption in the region that benefits both biodiversity and local fishing economies.

Спалахи інфекційних захворювань у країнах світу, обумовлені вживанням харчових продуктів

У статті проведено огляд літератури щодо спалахів інфекційних захворювань у країнах світу, обумовлених уживанням харчових продуктів. Розглянуті збудники, які їх викликали.

Exposure to per and polyfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) from diet and lifestyle factors among Inuit adults of Nunavik, Canada

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are water/stain resistant compounds resistant to metabolic degradation, making them environmentally stable, mobile and bioaccumulative. This leads to high concentrations in wildlife species essential to the cultural identity and subsistence of Arctic populations, including the Inuit. Our objective was to characterize the distribution and exposure determinants of PFAAs among the Inuit adults of Nunavik. METHODS: The study included 443 randomly selected Nunavik residents (Nunavimmiut) aged 16-82 years who participated in the Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik Inuit Health Survey. Associations between plasma concentrations of nine PFAAs and country food consumption, drinking water source, and traditional activity participation were examined using multiple linear regression models. RESULTS:PFAAs concentrations among Nunavimmiut were up to seven times higher than those in the general adult Canadian population. After adjustment, above-median consumption of marine mammal, fish, and game bird were associated with increased concentrations of perfluorooctanoic-acid (PFOA), perfluorononanoic-acid (PFNA), perfluorodecanoic-acid (PFDA), perfluoroundecanoic-acid (PFUndA), perfluorohexanesulfonic-acid (PFHxS), and perfluorooctanesulfonic-acid (PFOS). Of note, marine mammal consumption ≥1/week was associated with a 43.2-53.5% increase in PFNA, PFDA, PFUndA, PFHxS, and PFOS (p-values≤0.008). In addition, the omega-3 to omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids ratio in red blood cell membranes, indicative of marine mammal and fish consumption, was linearly associated with higher long-chain PFAAs (PFNA, PFDA, PFUdA), including a 97.3% (95% CI: 81.9-115.7%) increase in PFNA, and a 146.2% (95% CI: 118.1-181.1%) increase in PFDA, when contrasting the fourth versus the first quartile of the omega-3/omega-6 ratio. There were no associations between PFAAs and drinking water sources or traditional activities. CONCLUSIONS:The results speak to the importance of characterizing PFAAs exposure in Arctic communities for improved public health messaging on country foods and to provide evidence for actions aimed at reducing PFAAs exposure in the Arctic to protect the exceptional quality of country foods in Nunavik. KEYWORDS: pfas, Community-engaged research, Environmental disparities, Exposure assessment, Long-term exposure, Environmental epidemiology

When less is more – Effects of providing simple vs. refined action-knowledge interventions to promote climate-friendly food consumption in German consumers

A crucial challenge in global climate protection involves figuring out how to promote climate-friendly (CF) food consumption in high-income countries. Improving consumers’ ability to identify CF food is a promising way to reach this goal. Previous research has shown that providing action-knowledge is an intervention technique that can effectively improve the mentioned ability if relevant preconditions are considered. The present study (further) examined such preconditions and possible refinements of this intervention technique in a representative sample of German consumers (N = 510). Participants were randomly assigned to one of two experimental groups (EG1 received simple guidelines for CF food consumption; EG2 received refined guidelines for CF food consumption) or a control group (CG) without any intervention. Altogether, the present study clearly demonstrates that simple guideline-provision is a promising and easy-to-use tool for interventions aimed at improving consumers’ ability to identify CF food in daily life.