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- Characterization of Sustainable Food Initiatives: Preliminary Study.Publication . Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Amaral, Ana Luísa; Costa, Filipa; Guiné, Raquel; Amaro da Costa, Cristina IsabelAbstract: A sustainable food system can be described as a system that ensures economic, social, and environmental sustainability to secure food and nutrition for current and future generations. The present research aimed to identify and characterize sustainable food initiatives to understand the governance framework, the motivations, the reasons for success, the typology of actors involved, and future prospects. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for seven initiatives between June and August 2024. The interviews were performed online, recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The results showed that the main drivers of the initiatives relate to food, sustainability, and economic and social dimensions. Moreover, one of the reasons for the success of the initiatives is the availability and commitment of the people involved. These initiatives were created to meet local needs and promote sustainability as well as to encourage economic circularity, knowledge sharing, rural and local valorization, and waste management.
- Investigação e formação em questões de género com criançasPublication . Pereira A; Paula Pereira de Oliveira Cardoso, Ana; Almeida M; Lacerda José, Carla Sofia Pereira; Ferreira, Manuela; Margarida Campos, Sofia; Pereira, Antonino; Guiné, RaquelIntrodução: As questões de género são um tema fundamental nas sociedades atuais, que importa debater desde cedo, a fim de contribuir para o desenvolvimento de uma cidadania plena (Alvarez & Vieira, 2014). Por isso, quisemos perceber em que medida as crianças já têm interiorizados alguns conceitos em relação às diferenças de géneros e a importância de uma intervenção educativa ao nível do 1.P Ciclo do Ensino Básico (CEB). Método: O estudo consistiu numa investigação sobre as práticas (Ponte, 2002; Cardoso, 2014), utilizando diferentes técnicas de recolha de dados (pesquisa documental, observação participante, questionário e uma entrevista focus group). Participaram 24 crianças, 8 meninos e 16 meninas do 4.2 ano, com idades compreendidas entre os 9 e 11 anos, de uma escola pública de um agrupamento de escolas do concelho de Viseu. Resultados: Os dados obtidos revelaram que as crianças tinham já conhecimentos prévios sobre o assunto na linha do que a sociedade veicula. Todavia, a intervenção realizada levou a que muitos dos alunos(as) modificassem as suas perspetivas e se tornassem mais conscientes da influência de alguns estereótipos de género. As crianças manifestaram espanto por algumas situações abordadas, nomeadamente relativas às profissões, sobre as quais não tinham ainda refletido e, em geral, demonstraram concordância em haver direitos iguais tanto para homens como para mulheres no meio social e profissional. Conclusão: A educação para a igualdade de género é essencial em todo o percurso educativo. Com ela, as crianças têm a possibilidade de desconstruir preconceitos enraizados na sociedade, de desenvolver a sua personalidade de forma integral e de vir a exercer os seus direitos cívicos com assertividade no futuro.
- Assessing Cultural Variations in Nutrition Environment Measures Survey in Stores (NEMS-S): A Global Perspective on Food Availability and QualityPublication . Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Simões J; Amaro da Costa, Cristina Isabel; Cunha Silva Reis Lima, Maria Joao; Guiné, Raquel; Teixeira-Lemos, Edite
- A Revisit of Plant Food Waste Along Food Supply Chains: Impacts and Perspectives.Publication . Gonçalves, Joana; Anjos, Ofélia; Guiné, RaquelMore than one billion tons of the food produced in the world ends up being wasted every year, accounting for about one-third of the food produced globally. For this reason, the problem of food waste management has been the focus of the different actors intervening in the food supply chains, who recognize that food waste has not only environmental but also economic and social impacts. This review focuses on foods of plant origin wasted at different stages of their life, namely primary production, transformation/processing, transportation, sales, catering and the domestic level. It addresses the subject from multiple angles, considering the environmental, economic and social perspectives. The review was based on a search carried out within scientific databases, for example, ScienceDirect, Scopus and the Web of Science. The results highlighted that in the generation and management of food waste from plant origin, there is a clear difference between developed and developing countries, with these last showing higher losses in production, principally the transportation and storage of the foods. Contrarily, in developed countries, excess food produced and not consumed is the strongest contributor to food waste. Valorization of agricultural waste and industrial residues for application into animal feed or agricultural fertilizers, or through the recovery of valuable compounds for industrial purposes, are some of the ways to deal with food waste while generating additional economic value and reducing environmental impact. However, there is still a need to modify processes and behaviors to reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of supply chains. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct research to identify and report food waste so that stakeholders can contribute positively to solving this problem.
- Healthy motivations for food consumption in 16 countriesPublication . Guiné, Raquel; Joana Gonçalves; Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Ferreira, Manuela; Cardoso, Ana Paula; Elena Bartkiene; Djekić, Ilija; Tarcea,Monica; Rumbak, Ivana; Sarić, Marijana Matek; Černelič-Bizjak, Maša; Isoldi, Kathy; EL-Kenawy, Ayman; Ferreira, Vanessa; Klava, Dace; Korzeniowska, Małgorzata; Vittadini, Elena; Leal, Marcela; Papageorgiou, Maria; Anjos, OféliaThere are many factors that can influence people’s attitudes towards healthy eating, including personal nature, sociodemographic influences, and lifestyle. This work investigated to what extent the motivations for healthy food consumption are shaped in individuals from different countries. A questionnaire survey was carried out on a sample of 11,919 participants from 16 countries. The results indicated that the strongest motivations for healthy food consumption were related to the perception of consuming healthy food, eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals, allied to food safety and hygiene concerns. Significant differences were found in healthy motivations between countries. Additionally, the sociodemographic variables that had a higher influence on health motivation levels were country, age, and gender. Concerning the anthropometric and lifestyle variables influencing healthy motivation for food consumption, the discriminating variables were: believing in having a healthy diet, physical exercise, and chronic diseases. In conclusion, the work showed important differences in the motivations for a healthy diet in different countries, but other variables also play a role in the motivation for the consumption of foods for health and well-being.
- Properties of dry pasta enriched with bee drone brood powderPublication . Correia Paula; Correia, Paula; Teixeira Gisela; Ferrão, Ana Cristina; Guiné, Raquel; Moitinho Antonio; Pitacas Filipa; Gonçalves, João CarlosThe enrichment of staple food is one of the goals of modern technologies. Pasta is one of the most appreciated foods enjoyed across diverse cultures and produced all around the world. This food makes a significant contribution to the population's energy intake, although it is generally deficient in essential nutrients. Edible insects have become an emerging trend in the search for greener and more environmentally friendly foods. They are considered a rich source of valuable nutrients and health- related compounds. Thus, the contribution of insects to sustainability, nutrition and health can emphasise the potential of pasta through the preparation of dry pasta by partially replacing wheat semolina flour with drone brood powder (DP), which is rich in protein (27-38%). DP was obtained by cold (CE) and hot (HE) extraction processes, and after was lyophilized and milled to obtain powder. After several trials, it was possible to incorporate 10% DP-CE and 20% DP-HE in pastas and decrease the durum wheat (Triticum durum) semolina, in the same proportion. To optimise the dough drying process, three time/temperature (t/T) binomial conditions were tested for oven drying of the doughs: 12h/ 40°C, 10h/ 30°C, and 5h/ 45°C. Also, the shape (tagliatelle and lasagne plate) was tested. Pastas were evaluated in terms of its technological characteristics (optimum cooking time (OCT), cooking losses, swelling index (SI)), physical characteristics (colour and texture), chemical characteristics (nutritional composition) and sensory characteristics, and compared with a control pasta (0% DP). The optimum t/T for drying the pasta was 5h /45°C. The best shape of pastas was the tagliatelle because the lasagne plates were deformed after drying for all the drying conditions tested. The OCT, cooking loss, SI and ardness increased with the addition of DP. The water absorption was higher in 10% DP-CE pasta. Pasta produced with 20% DP-HE presented a dark colour and higher Total Colour Difference, comparing with control pasta. Furthermore, pasta with added DP had a higher protein, fat and ash content, meaning more nutritional quality. Sensorially, the DP pastas had an overall appreciation and a preferential purchase intention by the tasters compared to the control pasta. DP is a promising ingredient in pasta production, contributing to human health and at the same time promoting economic returns, since beekeepers can valorise a product from the hive that is usually not used. Moreover, the produced pastas presented satisfactory technological properties, and they were also appreciated by the consumers.
- Food Choice Motivations on a Sample of Portuguese CitizensPublication . Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Correia, PaulaEating is a basic necessity of the human body to be able to maintain life. The ingestions of macro and micro nutrients ensures the provision of energy and compounds essential for the functioning of the organs and cells in the human body. However, what we choose to eat is not only determined by physiological or nutritional needs, and is influenced by a high number of factors of different nature. Some of these factors include socioeconomic status, demographics, taste, lifestyle characteristics, convenience, food cost, security, access to food, nutrition knowledge, cultural influences, religious beliefs, social groups, among others. choices, as well as lifestyle variables associated with the ingestion of foods, it is important to study their influence and in what way they are more This research intended to investigate the effect of social and cultural aspects on the eating motivations of a sample of Portuguese citizens. The questionnaire survey was approved by the Ethical Committee of Health School of Polytechnic University of Viseu, with reference nº 04/2017. The questionnaire contained a number of statements to -point Likert scale from 1 (totally disagree) to 4 (totally agree). The data were collected online through Google Forms and the survey was conducted through email invitation and social networks. A convenience samples was used, recruited by snowball methodology. A total of 1314 validated questionnaires were obtained. The results of the present study revealed that practically all participants consider that meals are an opportunity for fellowship and pleasure, the great majority said they do not like to eat alone and about half of the participants admitted that when they eat with company they tend to eat more than usual. Regarding familiarity with foods, a great majority do not feel they need to consume foods similar to those they used to consume as a child, and contrarily, like to try new foods and enjoy innovative food experiences. Regarding the influence of other in shaping what the participants consume, more than half admit that they eat what they are expected to eat, and they do not follow food trends. Finally, two thirds of the participants base their food choice in food items from the season
- Analysis of Governance models for sustainable and healthy food systemsPublication . Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Amaral, Ana Luísa; Costa, Filipa; Guiné, Raquel; Costa, Cristina Amaro daSustainable food systems are systems that safeguard economic, social and environmental sustainability by fomenting social progress, promoting efficient management of natural resources, providing nutritious food and ensuring fair compensation for all actors in the food chain. In recent years, several initiatives worldwide have been created to ensure and promote the sustainability of the current food systems. These initiatives aim to enable people to have access to quality, nutritious and sustainable foods, combat social and economic inequalities and promote synergies between consumers and producers. To promote these initiatives is crucial in order to contribute to improved food consumption and production patterns towards more nutritive and sustainable foods. The objective of this research was to identify and characterize sustainable food initiatives in order to understand their structure, model of governance, motivations, typology of actors involved and future prospects. This investigation was based on an interview guide that was applied to the managers or those responsible for the sustainable initiatives related with the food system. Seven initiatives were included, and the semi- structured interviews were carried out online during the summer of 2024. The recorded interviews were transcribed, and the content analysed. The results obtained by the interviews showed that the principal motivators are related to food and sustainability, in all three, economic, environmental and social, dimensions. It was further identified that the most important cause of success was the availability and commitment of the people involved in the initiative. The seven initiatives analysed were implemented to meet local needs, both of producers and consumers, while promoting sustainability. Furthermore, they aimed at encouraging economic circularity, transference and sharing of knowledge, valorisation of local and rural resources, and management of food waste. These aspects contribute to more efficient and eco-friendly local food supply chains, providing the consumers with fresher and heathier food products. The existence of local or nationwide initiatives related with the sustainability of food system contribute to a more efficient use of natural resources in order to obtain healthy, sustainable and fair food products, that the modern consumers tend to value in search for a more friendly co-existence between the necessity to produce food and the recognized need to preserve the natural ecosystems.
- The interplay between body mass index, motivation for food consumption, and noncommunicable diseases in the European population: A cross-sectional studyPublication . Marija Ljubičić; Marijana Matek Sarić; Tamara Sorić; Ana Sarić; Ivo Klarin; Boris Dželalija; Alan Medić; Ivo Dilber; Ivana Rumbak; Jasmina Ranilović; Maria Papageorgiou; Viktória Szűcs; Elena Vittadini; Dace Klava; Lucia Frez Muñoz; Małgorzata Korzeniowska; Monica Tarcea; Ilija Djekić; Maša Černelič Bizjak; Guiné, Raquel; Leonardo RoeverIntroduction Consuming unhealthy foods in emotional states can increase body mass index (BMI), contribute to becoming overweight, and lead to the development of chronic diseases. This study aims to investigate the associations between BMI, emotional motivation for food consumption, and health outcomes. Materials and methods “The Motivations for Food Choices” (EATMOT) questionnaire was used to assess the emotional components of food consumption in 9,036 individuals from 12 European countries. The multivariate analysis included linear and logistic regression to examine associations between variables. Results Regression models confirmed associations between BMI, emotional motivation for food consumption (β = 0.13; p < 0.001), obesity (β = 0.35; p < 0.001), diabetes mellitus, and hypertension (β = 0.04; p < 0.001 for both). Using food as a coping mechanism for stress contributed to an increase in BMI [OR = 1.31 (95% CI 1.14–1.51); p < 0.001]. Emotional consolation was associated with a higher likelihood of an increased BMI [OR = 1.22 (95% CI 1.03–1.44); p = 0.020] and obesity [OR = 1.47 (95% CI 1.06–2.06); p = 0.022]. Participants with obesity had a greater likelihood of developing noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases [OR = 2.18 (95% CI 1.45–3.28); p < 0.001], diabetes mellitus [OR = 2.02 (95% CI 1.31–3.12); p = 0.001], hypercholesterolemia [OR = 1.62 (95% CI 1.13–2.32); p = 0.009], hypertension [OR = 1.85 (95% CI 1.36–2.52); p < 0.001], and gastric disorders [OR = 1.81 (95% CI 1.16–2.85); p = 0.010]. Conclusion These results underscore the need for targeted public health interventions that address emotional eating behaviors and promote healthier coping strategies to mitigate the risk of obesity and related health complications.
- Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of The Eating Motivations Scale (EATMOT)Publication . Emre Bayraktaroğlu; Fatmanur Özyürek Arpa; Merve Pehlivan; Guiné, RaquelThis study aims to adapt “The Eating Motivations Scale (EATMOT)” scale into Turkish and conduct a validity and reliability study of the scale for the Turkish population. Approval was received from the developer of the EATMOT scale to conduct this study. The scale was first translated into Turkish from English by five experts in their fields and one professional trans - lator fluent in both languages. The scale was then administered to 940 participants whose native language was Turkish and whose ages ranged from 18 to 65. Translation, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis were applied to evaluate the scale’s validity. In evaluating its reliability, inter-item correlations, the first 27%-last 27% discrimination, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were assessed in total-item correlations. Factor analysis showed that item scores were higher than 0.70. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.82, indicating that the scale is reliable. Cron - bach’s alpha internal consistency coefficients of the subgroups in the scale were found to be varying in the range of 0.6–0.9. It was concluded that the Turkish version of the EATMOT questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool that can be used in field studies to examine the motivations that affect people’s food choices and eating behaviors.