Food choice, activity level, and carbon footprint: Insights and implications for sustainable food consumption practices in young adults
type: Dataset
description: This study employed a mixed-method approach combining interviews and data from the Measuring Energy Expenditure and Dietary Intake at Different Activity Levels (MEDAL) project. A seven-day food record provided detailed insights into participants' food intake, focusing on protein sources and carbon footprint (CO2e). Participants, aged 18-40, were recruited from Gothenburg University and local sports clubs between October 2020 and April 2021. They were divided into two groups based on their physical activity levels, following WHO guidelines. Data collection included semi-structured interviews and a seven-day food record using the Nutrition Data online tool. Resting energy expenditure was measured using indirect calorimetry. The interviews explored food shopping habits, dietary preferences, and climate impact considerations without directly informing participants of the climate focus to avoid bias. Quantitative data were analyzed with statistical tests, while qualitative insights were triangulated with food records to assess climate-conscious and sustainable food consumption practices. The analysis was guided by social practice theory, focusing on the interplay between participants' attitudes and behaviors. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS, and significant findings were determined with a p-value of 0.05 or lower.
citation: CreativeWork
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citation: CreativeWork
  name: Holm, I., Fridolfsson, J., Börjesson, M., & Arvidsson, D. (2023). Fourteen days free-living evaluation of an open-source algorithm for counting steps in healthy adults with a large variation in physical activity level. In BMC biomedical engineering (No. 3; Vol. 5).
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contributor: Agneta Sjöberg
contributor: Anna Post
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creator: Mari Wollmar
creator: Anna Post
creator: Agneta Sjöberg
date modified: 2024-08-19
date published: 2024-08-19
language: Swedish
is part of: https://doi.org/10.5878/hqn4-2t02
keywords: Social behaviour and attitudes
keywords: Climate Science
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keywords: Nutrition and Dietetics
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keywords: Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified
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keywords: Diet and nutrition
keywords: Adult
keywords: Nutrition Surveys
publisher: University of Gothenburg
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spatial coverage: Västra Götaland County
spatial coverage: Göteborg Municipality
temporal coverage: 2021-09-01/2022-04-30
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Agneta Sjöberg
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affiliation: University of Gothenburg
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University of Gothenburg
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department: Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science

Anna Post
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affiliation: University of Gothenburg
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Mari Wollmar
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description: A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
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