Essays about: "eating habits"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 59 essays containing the words eating habits.

  1. 31. Abundance of root nodules on common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris : a comparison between Swedish fields with and without a recent history of common bean cultivation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Christina Hultman; [2018]
    Keywords : sustainability; protein-source; legume-based food; nitrogen fixation; root nodules;

    Abstract : Legumes such as common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L. are climate-smart protein sources which can be part of sustainable agriculture and eating habits to increase the resilience in our food system. READ MORE

  3. 32. Communicating Sustainable Consumption?: How the Environmental Impact of Animal-Based Food Consumption is Expressed by Swedish Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Lou Hellberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Communication for Development and Social Change; Climate Change; Livestock-and Fishing Industries; Animal-Based Food; Plant-Based Diets;

    Abstract : The demand and consumption of food products created by the livestock- and fishing industries, have a major environmental impact, affecting climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Yet, there seems to be a lack of public awareness of the direct impact one’s choice of food has on the environment, which suggests that more effective efforts are needed in order to introduce the concept to consumers. READ MORE

  4. 33. Afghan Women in Sweden: A Qualitative Study of Their Socio-Cultural Integration and Sense of Belonging

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Aida Abedin; [2018]
    Keywords : Afghans; Afghan women; integration; socio-cultural integration; acculturation; sense of belonging; social network; Sweden;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate on the social and cultural integration experiences of Afghan women in Sweden, in terms of their social networks and their socio-cultural practices. In addition, this paper questions where the Afghan women feel belonging to and what factors shape this sense of belonging. READ MORE

  5. 34. Impact of Competitive Foods in Public Schools on Child Nutrition: Effects on Adolescent Obesity in The United States An Integrative Systematic Literature Review

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Kirsten Sildén; [2017]
    Keywords : school OR schools united states OR U.S. OR US OR united states of America food OR food preferences OR food habits OR health behavior OR feeding behavior OR child nutrition weight gain OR overweight OR BMI OR Body Mass Index OR Body Composition OR Obesity OR Adolescent Obesity OR Pediatric Obesity OR body weight nutrition policy OR health promotion OR health policy OR school health policy food services OR competitive food OR competitive foods OR commercial food OR beverages OR carbonated beverages OR sugar-sweetened beverages OR vending machines OR food dispensers OR food dispensers; automatic OR foods of minimal nutritional value OR FMNV ; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Objective: To identify and analyse literature on the effects of competitive foods in public schools on adolescent weight (BMI), and possible impacts they may have on adolescent obesity in the United States. Methods: An integrative systematic review of literature was conducted. READ MORE

  6. 35. Max(imum) vegan : a case study on vegan products in the food service sector

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Julia Marcopoulos; [2017]
    Keywords : consumers; food; food service sector; marketing; plant based diet; sustainable eating; sustainability; vegan;

    Abstract : Animal based foods have been important components of the Swedish diet for many years. As the meat, dairy and eggs require more resources than plants the sustainability advantage of the vegan diet is becoming incresingly acknowledged. However, research has shown evidence of it being difficult to change peoples’ dietry habits. READ MORE