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Consumption of Nuts and Similar Dried Foods in Portugal and Level of Knowledge about their Chemical Composition and Health Effects

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dc.contributor.authorGuiné, Raquel P. F.
dc.contributor.authorCorreia, Paula
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, S.
dc.contributor.authorRamalhosa, E.
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-14T14:16:34Z
dc.date.available2021-09-14T14:16:34Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractNuts are consumed worldwide and have interesting nutritional compositions. However, few studies exist about the consumers’ knowledge regarding nuts and similar dried fruits. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge on nuts composition (KNC) and health effects (KNHE) associated with nuts consumption and evaluate eating habits and preferences. A questionnaire survey was applied by direct interview to 300 Portuguese citizens, recruited by convenience. Anthropometric properties, behavioural and health aspects, knowledge about nuts composition and health effects, and consumption habits and preferences were evaluated and statistically analysed. Globally, the participants were not well informed on the chemical composition of nuts and about their effects on human health. Regarding age, the middle-aged adults showed a little higher level of KNC. However, no statistical differences were observed for KNC and KNHE across groups of Body Mass Index, physical exercise practice or balanced diet. Concerning eating habits and preferences, most participants (84%) like nuts, and usually consume them (58%). The most consumed were peanuts and walnuts, followed by almonds and hazelnuts. A vast majority of participants (86%) preferred to eat the nuts in their simple form and consume them between meals. In conclusion, improvement of communication on nuts benefits to human health might be a way to increase their consumption. Our data can also help the nuts’ industry to formulate a better strategy’. Our data can also help the nuts industry to formulate a better strategy.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationGuiné R, Correia P, Fernandes S, Ramalhosa E. (2021) Consumption of Nuts and Similar Dried Foods in Portugal and Level of Knowledge about their Chemical Composition and Health Effects. Journal of Nuts, 12(3), 171-200.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.22034/JON.2021.1928049.1112
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/6815
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.subjectchemical compositionpt_PT
dc.subjecthealth effectpt_PT
dc.subjectnut compositionpt_PT
dc.subjectnut propertiespt_PT
dc.titleConsumption of Nuts and Similar Dried Foods in Portugal and Level of Knowledge about their Chemical Composition and Health Effectspt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage200pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue3pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage171pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleJournal of Nutspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume12pt_PT
person.familyNamede Pinho Ferreira Guiné
person.familyNameCorreia
person.givenNameRaquel
person.givenNamePaula
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person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-2023-4475
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