Food Choices and Their Impact on Health and Environment

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to study attitudes and perception of Slovak consumers toward healthy food in terms of consumption, as well as to identify key factors during the purchasing process.Design/methodology/approachAn online questionnaire survey was conducted using snowball sampling method in Slovakia (n = 1,138 respondents) between March and May 2021. By applying categorical principal component analysis, five latent factors were identified. Moreover, non-parametric tests (Chi-square test for independence, Kruskal–Wallis H test) were carried out to study differences between age cohorts.FindingsResults showed that Slovak consumers mostly perceived as very healthy the following food categories: fruit, vegetables, honey, juices made of fruit and vegetables, fish meat or cereals, nuts and seeds. Moreover, research has identified five latent factors, which consumers mostly consider during purchase of healthy food as follows: price-marketing factor, information and composition factor, authenticity factor, quality factor and factor of motivation.Originality/valueResearch paper gives an important insight about consumer behavior and perception toward healthy food in Slovakia. Results provide valuable information for producers in terms of marketing and communication strategies. In addition, provided information can be used by policymakers for improving food policy to foster public health in the society.

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“…On the other hand, foods high in sugars and fats should be eliminated from the diet (Bucher et al. , 2015; Szalonka et al. , 2021).…”

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“…Older generations of consumers prefer foods that they consumed as children and consume foods such as meat, milk and dairy products, vegetables or fruits. Young consumers are more interested in a healthy diet than older ones (Szalonka et al. , 2021).…”

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Exploring consumer behavior and attitudes toward healthy food in Slovakia

Predanócyová

Šedík

Horská

2022

BFJ

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“…Currently, this method is increasingly used in many different research fields, not only in the field of statistics and econometrics but also in medicine, e.g., in determining survival predictions [61,62]. The use of classification trees in strategies of segmentation of individuals, e.g., recipients of health services, for which appropriate segmentation into homogeneous subgroups may constitute a basis for targeted interventions by the health service [63,64], or to identify significant food choices that affect health and define respondent profiles in terms of food choices [65], is of great interest. This wide use of classification trees is primarily related to the simplicity of the interpretation of results.…”

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A Strategy for Planned Product Aging in View of Sustainable Development Challenges

Niklewicz-Pijaczyńska

Stańczyk

Gardocka-Jałowiec

et al. 2021

Energies

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In this paper, the issue of the deliberate aging of products by manufacturers is discussed. Deliberate aging consists in intentionally planning or designing a product with an artificially limited lifetime in order to force consumers to replace it faster. The resulting rapid acceleration of the cycle of obtaining and utilizing consumer goods has serious consequences in the form of negative externalities. For this reason, the conscious aging of products is now recognized as the cause of unjustified consumption, generating huge economic and social costs and leading to the devastation of the natural environment and excessive exploitation of natural resources. Thus, it is in clear contradiction to the model of sustainable development. The aim of this paper was to identify the purchasing attitudes of buyers in the durable goods market. For its implementation, a pilot questionnaire study, which covered a representative group of 354 respondents, was carried out. The results indicate that the factors that influence the purchase of restitution goods depend on the type of product and the consumer’s income. At the same time, about two thirds of the respondents recognized the problem of the deliberate aging of products. In their opinion, the goods produced in the autarkic economy were more durable and their life cycle was much longer. The results obtained require further empirical verification carried out in comparative studies.

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“…These aspects form integral components of sustainable development and consumption. A wide array of factors, including psychological, social, cultural, biological, and economic elements, influence consumer choices (Szalonka, 2021). Despite consumers' perception of sustainability as predominantly complex and environmentally inclined, sustainable behaviors extend across the entire consumption lifecycle (Stancu et al, 2020).…”

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Sustainable Art Production and Consumption in Northeast Asia: A Study on ESG Management in Film and TV Industry

Ye,

Jiang,

Wang

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Research in Management

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This research paper explores the perceptions and practices of sustainable art production and consumption related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in Northeast Asia's Film and TV industry which aims to identify the gaps and challenges hindering the adoption of sustainable practices and to propose recommendations for improving sustainable art production and consumption in the region. The research problem addressed in this paper is the limited understanding and implementation of ESG practices within the art industry in Northeast Asia. The research adopts a mixed methods approach that combines a cross-sectional survey with a secondary analysis of policies, reports, and literature. The research involves a survey of 104 participants from various roles within the industry, including investors, producers, directors, writers, actors, managers, and others both in China and South Korea. The result is that as sustainability becomes a global concern, the entertainment sector must embrace ESG principles to minimize its environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure transparent governance. By assessing the current state of ESG knowledge and practices among industry professionals, the study highlights the areas for improvement. Stakeholders, policymakers, and organizations can develop targeted strategies, training programs, and regulations that foster a more environmentally conscious, socially responsible, and ethically governed art industry. Emphasizing ESG practices can enhance the industry's resilience, reputation, and long-term viability in an ever-changing global landscape.

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Food Choices and Their Impact on Health and Environment

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Exploring consumer behavior and attitudes toward healthy food in Slovakia

Exploring consumer behavior and attitudes toward healthy food in Slovakia

A Strategy for Planned Product Aging in View of Sustainable Development Challenges

Sustainable Art Production and Consumption in Northeast Asia: A Study on ESG Management in Film and TV Industry

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