Preadolescents and Adolescents' Relationship with Food and Food Quality
This paper presents the results of a survey on the perception of food quality by preadolescents and adolescents, residing in the Piedmont region (Italy). The bad eating habits and eating disorders of young people are pushing the local governments to promote initiatives regarding food
education. The research presented in this paper shows how young people have a relationship of mere consumption with food and how their perception of quality is linked solely to the sensorial appeal. The preadolescents and adolescents perceive the risks connected with food but have little knowledge
and information concerning food and the issue of good dietary habits is not perceived as urgent in this age group. For such reasons educational policies implemented by schools and public administrations are particularly necessary.
Keywords: DIETARY HABITS; FOOD EDUCATION; FOOD QUALITY; YOUNG PEOPLE
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 March 2013
- Journal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research is an international journal which publishes peer-reviewed articles on food production and consumption, with regard to health, environment, society and economy. The scope is thus broad, articles being focused on significant novel research in human and animal nutrition, food science and technology, food marketing and transportation. In addition, articles on food and identity, agriculture and sustainability, are also welcome. The journal only publishes novel, high quality review papers, original research papers, short communications, concerning all aspects of food and nutrition. It is journal policy to publish special issues on topical and emergent subjects of nutrition and food research or related areas.
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