Factors related to food involvement in the adult population

Abstract

A B S T R A C T ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate aspects associated with food involvement and to ascertain whether individuals with higher food involvement consume larger amounts of fruits and vegetables. MethodsThis cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted with 301 adults (19-59 years old) from the Federal District, Brazil. Sample size calculation was based on numbers from the Brazilian Demographic Census and on consumption data for fruits and vegetables obtained from the Surveillance of Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Interviews survey. Data were collected in October of 2012. The questionnaire comprised 28 questions and included socio-demographic variables, reported fruit and vegetable consumption, and an adapted food involvement scale. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed to determine population characteristics. ResultsWomen and older individuals displayed a higher degree of food involvement than did men and younger individuals (p<0.001). Among the factors included in food involvement, the highest influence was attributed to satisfaction in preparing food (cooking), pre-preparation of food, and pleasure in cooking for other people (p<0.001). ConclusionThe results presented here suggest that food involvement can be stimulated through innovative strategies of communication that go beyond the biological arguments and focus on the cultural expression of the elements of socialization, whose relationship with eating is well established.

Food Involvement, Food Choices, and Bioactive Compounds Consumption Correlation during COVID-19 Pandemic: How Food Engagement Influences Consumers’ Food Habits

“…Social, psychological, and cultural reasons accounted for the differences between genders. Women traditionally took care of the meal preparation, resulting in higher involvement in healthy dietary choices for themselves and their family members [ 37 ]. Moreover, women’s attention to healthy food [ 38 , 39 ] explained higher FIS ratings; as shown in previous studies [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ], people highly involved with food also choose healthy diets.…”

“…Women traditionally took care of the meal preparation, resulting in higher involvement in healthy dietary choices for themselves and their family members [ 37 ]. Moreover, women’s attention to healthy food [ 38 , 39 ] explained higher FIS ratings; as shown in previous studies [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ], people highly involved with food also choose healthy diets. Age also played a role in the food involvement to some extent, particularly in the meal set and disposal; higher SD values were registered for the older age group (41–65).…”

The concept of cooking skills: A review with contributions to the scientific debate

“…One of these studies considers this relationship as a contemporary phenomenon on a global scale, defining it as 'culinary cultures to diet' [6]. In Brazil, cookingrelated issues are currently referred to in few public policies on healthy eating [21,23], and not extensively investigated in scientific literature [24,55,59,60].…”

The Effect of Consumer Involvement in Light Lamb Meat on Behavior, Sensory Perception, and Health-Related Concerns

“…Therefore, the general objective of the research is to provide information to the meat market to find consumer-oriented strategies to enhance the consumption of light lamb meat. In addition to this, involvement is related to high consumption of healthy foods, such as vegetables and fruit [20]. Moreover, involvement can contribute to the adoption of healthy eating habits, because involvement is an important determinant for making healthy food choices [21].…”