Essays about: "meat intake"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 essays containing the words meat intake.

  1. 1. Climate impact of ultra-processed foods in the Swedish diet

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Hanna Maria Linnéa Eneroth; [2023]
    Keywords : climate impact; culinary ingredients; diet; food consumption; food processing; greenhouse gas emissions; minimally processed foods; NOVA; ultra-processed foods;

    Abstract : The climate impact associated with food consumption is large. The size of the impact depend on the type of food and how it is produced. Food systems are currently changing and urbanization and increased affluence of consumers have led to an overall increase in food consumption and a rise in consumption of processed foods globally. READ MORE

  3. 2. Towards more sustainable dietary choices: Strategies for change in the context of Lucerne, Switzerland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : André Wismer; [2023]
    Keywords : consumer behaviour; food system; dietary choices; meat intake; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Switzerland's current food system is unsustainable and responsible for 25% of the country's environmental footprint. Half of the greenhouse gas emissions from the Swiss food system are caused by meat and dairy consumption. READ MORE

  4. 3. "Why So Salty?" - Reducing Salt in Meatballs with Heterogenous Distribution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Maria Thurfjell; Clara Scholander; [2022]
    Keywords : Salt reduction; heterogenous distribution of salt; meat; food technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Processed food is a big contribution to the increasing intake of salt among the population, which today is the double of the recommendation stated by the World Health Organization. This high intake of salt affects the human health in such a way that it can increase blood pressure, which in turn can lead to cardiovascular diseases, which are already the main cause of death cause among the world’s population. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of a Flexitarian food product : The Flexi hot dog

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Valli Tirounavoucarassou; [2022]
    Keywords : flexitarian; diets; carbon footprint; sensory evaluation; consumer preferences; nutrient assessment;

    Abstract : Many studies show that plant-based diets are good for both human health and the environment and recommend lowering meat intake considering mounting environmental and animal welfare issues. This facet prompted protein transitions around the world, which in turn aided in the emergence of various diets. READ MORE

  6. 5. Nyckeln till fibrer : texturbildning i växtbaserade köttanaloger

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Hedvig Bergsten; [2021]
    Keywords : växtbaserade köttanaloger; fiberformation; proteininnehåll; extrudering; shear cell technology; mykoprotein; spinning-system; 3D-printin; proteinskifte;

    Abstract : Marknaden för växtbaserade köttalternativ är hetare än någonsin och lockar till sig allt fler konsumenter. I takt med att köttkonsumtion alltmer pekas ut som en stor klimatbov och generellt diskuteras i negativa ordalag har intresset för köttanaloger ökat kraftigt. READ MORE