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- An insight of Europeans’ knowledge about dietary fibers in relationship with obesityPublication . Tarcea, Monica; Nemes, L.; Rus, Victoria; Fazakas, Zita; Serban, Costela; Szucs, Viktoria; Guiné, RaquelObjectives: To estimate the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of Romanian population, and their knowledge towards dietary fibre intake, the information sources preferred and perception of obesity related health risks. Methods: We used a convenient cross-sectional survey, and the data were collected using a validated questionnaire, disseminated online. Six different Romanian counties with 57 cities were selected in 2016, with 670 participants, and we used the SPSS program 22.0 for statistical purpose. The same questionnaire was applied in other 7 European countries, part of an international project design. Results: The knowledge about dietary fibres intake was low in Romanian sample, also was the ingestion of foods rich in fibre (fruits, vegetables and cereals). Compared to men, women agree significantly more frequent that fibres in appropriate amounts can prevent or treat diseases (U=44607, z=-4.66, p<0.001, r=0.18) and separately related to specific diseases, that fibres can prevent and/or treat cardio-vascular diseases, cholesterol, bowel cancer, breast cancer, constipation, and diabetes, but with no differences regarding the deficiency of vitamins and minerals (p=0.774) or obesity (p=0.399). Regarding the differences observed by countries, the highest fruit consumption was found for Portugal (11.7 portions per week), while the lowest was for Hungary (7.4) and Latvia (7.1). Turkey that had the highest interest for food labelling (4.0 points), contrarily to Macedonia (3.0) with the lowest value, and Hungary with 3.6 points. The indepth analysis of factors that are able to influence European’s knowledge and attitudes towards food fibres, defined the social profile of the respondents with interest on dietary fibre intake, which is: young females, with at least high school education, that considers internet and television like main sources of information regarding fibres. Conclusions: Based on our results, we can elaborate efficient community and school intervention programs, more focused on modern information technology and communication skills, fit to the consumer’s profile in order to promote a healthy nutrition behavior and proper knowledge.
- Romanian eating motivations scale – for community intervention strategiesPublication . Tarcea, Monica; Rus, Victoria; Ruta, Florina; Nemes, Levente; Szucs, Viktoria; Guiné, RaquelIntroduction: Our aim was to evaluate different aspects related with food choices made by Romanian consumers, influenced by their attitudes, practices and habits, in order to develop proper intervention preventive strategies. Materials and methods: The present study was a cross sectional survey, based on a validated questionnaire, develop through an international project in 2018 (EATMOT), filled in online after consent by adult population from various counties. The Romanian sample has 821 subjects (from wich 69% women), and represented 7% of total sample of 11.960 participants from 16 countries (Europe, America and Africa). Results: The results showed that women are generally better informed than men about healthy eating. There has been a conflict between traditional food-related cultural values and modern guidelines based on scientific information in the diet. The responses of some categories of patients have revealed the tendency to overdue the diets recommended for the afflictions they suffer, maybe due to a lack of more detailed information on specific and personalized aspects. Significant links have been identified especially between attention for calories intake and gender variables, cardiovascular disease, obesity and hypertension. Conclusion: This population food behavior screening scale may be used to better assessment of food choice determinants, and to plan strategies to improve healthy eating patterns, diminishing the burden of chronic diseases. Also well trained dietitians can compensate the population practice deficiencies.
- Population preferences for sources that offers information about dietary fibres health effects - an international cross-sectional surveyPublication . Georgescu, Ion Mihai; Rus, Victoria; Tarcea, Monica; Ruta, Florina; Fazakas, Zita; Guiné, Raquel; Serban, Costela; Iacob, Oana Maria; Frigy, AtillaObjective: To investigate the perceived importance of information about dietary fibre with regard to population socio -demographic characteristics and consumption patterns. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from September to November, 2016, in six different counties and 57 cities across Romania, and was part of a larger project that had nine other countries as well. Data of the Romanian subjects was collected using a validated questionnaire that was disseminated across the 10 countries at the same time. Knowledge about dietary fibre was explored through 10 questions, and the respondents were asked to answer on a 5-point Likert scale varying from 1 (totally disagree) to 5 (totally agree). SPSS 22 was used for data anaylsis. Results: Of the 670 subjects, 358 (53.4%) were females, and the overall mean age was 35.81±15.61 years (range: 18-89 years). There were 298 (44.5%) subjects with a university degree, 314(46.9%) had completed high school and 57 (8.5%) had done primary school. Besides, 568 (84.8%) participants lived in an urban environment. Internet was the main source of getting information for 368(54.9%) subjects, while the lowest was hospitals 122 (18.2%). The percentage of correct answers regarding knowledge about health effects of dietary fibre was 23.12%. Most accurate answers were related to deficiency of vitamins and minerals 370 (55.5%), breast cancer 202(30.3%), vision problems 202(30.3%) and diabetes 168 (25.2%). The question with least accurate answer was the one about general preventive characteristics of dietary fibres 65 (9.7%). Conclusions: A proper and friendly way to transmit information about the importance of dietary fibre consumption is critical in promoting healthy diet patterns and in preventing non-transmissible diseases.
- Romanian´s attitude regarding information sources about healthy food productsPublication . Cînpeanu, Oona Cristina; Tarcea, Monica; Czinege, Maria; Ruta, Florina; Rus, Victoria; Nemes, Levente; Guiné, RaquelIntroduction: Over time, the Romanian people have undergone various lifestyle changes adapted to food availability, sources of information and social status. Aims: The main purpose in this study was to evaluate the most widely used sources of information as regards to a healthy diet and favorite food products, in order to establish the perception of individuals about their trust in sources of information and their efficiency. Materials and Methods: We performed a study based on the assessment of lifestyle and food behavior, which consisted in a validated questionnaire of 26 questions, applied online, to a group of 821 adults, in Romania, in 2018. Results: We explored the potential benefit to the Romanian population, segmented by age, gender, background, graduate level and current professional activity, in determining the main sources for nutritional information and the level of trust in these sources. According to this study, the most used sources of information by Romanians in the increasing order of frequency were: radio (14.6%), medical field (16.9%), school (21.8%), family and friends (29.5%), TV (30.8%), magazines, books, newspapers (34.6%), internet (47.5%), most interested being educated young women from urban areas. Conclusion: Nutritionists and food stakeholders should promote healthy diet through adequate sources of information, using eLearning methods, aimed to target groups.
- Romanian´s perception about food behavior at risk in relationship with their social and cultural profilePublication . Georgescu, Mihai; Tarcea, Monica; Ruta, Florina; Cînpeanu, Oana Cristina; Rus, Victoria; Guiné, RaquelIntroduction: Nutrition is an individual choice but conditioned by the social context, health or illness, physical activity, access to care and information, and funding system. Aim: The main goal was to assess food behavior according to the social and cultural profile, to identify food behavior at risk, with the purpose of implementing prevention methods by including nutritional knowledge in health education campaigns. Material and methods: We performed a study based on the assessment of lifestyle and nutrition, along with social aspects, which consisted in a questionnaire of 26 questions, applied online, to a group of 821 adults, in Romania, in 2018. Results: The results revealed that socio-economic status is a contributing factor in food choices, people with low socio-economic status opted for low-price food, especially the elderly. Social influence has a big impact on the food intake, especially on the group under 18 compared to other age groups, who perceive meals as opportunities for relaxation and socialization in a higher percentage (62.5%). Teenagers who said their parents were authoritarian about healthy food, had have later on healthy diets, more regular breakfast and more vegetables in their menu. Conclusion: Improving eating behavior is based on changes in the psycho-social, economic and cultural characteristics of individuals, starting with educational interventions.