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Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviors and Environmental Literacy of Generations X, Y and Z with the Same Ancestral Background: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Neslihan Öner

    (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Türkiye)

  • Hasan Durmuş

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Türkiye)

  • Yağmur Yaşar Fırat

    (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Türkiye)

  • Arda Borlu

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Türkiye)

  • Nilüfer Özkan

    (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ordu University, 52200 Ordu, Türkiye)

Abstract

As social culture and structure evolve, changes occur in individuals’ eating habits and environmental awareness. This study assesses the relationship between sustainable eating behaviors and environmental literacy across generations (Gens) from the same ancestry. The Sustainable and Healthy Eating (SHE) Behavior Scale and the Environmental Literacy Scale for Adults (ELSA) was administered to 381 individuals across three generations. Self-reported anthropometric data were collected. The total scores of the SHE Behavior Scale of the participants from all three generations were significantly different from each other. The “Quality Labels”, “Meat Reduction” and “Low Fat” factor scores were similar in GenX and GenY. These factor scores were significantly lower in GenZ. The “Animal Welfare” factor score was significantly higher in GenX. The “Avoiding Food Waste and Seasonal Foods” and “Local Food” factor scores were significantly higher in GenX than in GenY and GenZ. The “Healthy and Balanced Diet” factor score was significantly lower in GenZ. There was no difference between the total ELSA scores. The “Environmental Consciousness” factor score was significantly lower in GenX than in GenY. Generational disparities strongly influence perspectives on sustainable and healthy eating. Focused initiatives are essential to educate future parents, who play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation, about sustainable nutrition.

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  • Neslihan Öner & Hasan Durmuş & Yağmur Yaşar Fırat & Arda Borlu & Nilüfer Özkan, 2024. "Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviors and Environmental Literacy of Generations X, Y and Z with the Same Ancestral Background: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:6:p:2497-:d:1358783
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