Essays about: "vegetarian"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 66 essays containing the word vegetarian.

1. 26. Food attitudes among Halmstad University students : A study on common food practices and the extent of prevalence of fast food in the daily lives of Halmstad University Students

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Razia Mubarak; [2019]
   Keywords : food; attitudes; students; fast food; Nordic;

   Abstract : Background: University students face many obstacles in this phase of life with academic expectations, job opportunities, social problems as well as time management. The busy schedule may lead them to unstructured and unhealthy eating. READ MORE

3. 27. Evaluating the sustainability of vegetarian, vegan, and New Nordic diets in Sweden : Combining environmental and nutritional aspects

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Martin Janoco; [2019]
   Keywords : environment; sustainability; sustainable diet; life cycle assessment;

   Abstract : Changing the western dietary pattern toward a healthier diet with reduced intake of animal foods is a commonly recognized strategy in the ongoing effort for global sustainability. Since animal foods tend to have a high environmental impact, vegetarian diets are often suggested as an ecological alternative to the typical Western diet. READ MORE

4. 28. Community-Based Social Marketing: an investigation of sustainable behavioral change strategies at the municipality level in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Connor Allen; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; Carbon dioxide emissions; Household consumption; International Panel on Climate Change; Practices;

   Abstract : The new Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C by the International Panel on Climate Change presents the drastic need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the security and sustainable development of human kind. READ MORE

5. 29. Nudge the lunch : a field experiment testing primacy effects using a menu intervention approach in a university cafeteria

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lif Nelander; [2019]
   Keywords : behavioral economics; nudging; sustainable food consumption; field experiment; menu intervention;

   Abstract : The world is facing a global climate crisis and a collective step towards a more sustainable lifestyle is of importance. Food consumption accounts for a large part of an individuals’ total emissions and as the production of meat generally emits less green-house-gases than that of plant-based alternatives, changing towards a more plant-based diet can be one step to a more sustainable lifestyle. READ MORE

6. 30. Perceived Barriers and Predictors of Dietary Intentions Regarding Omnivorous, Lacto-/Ovo-Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Kajsa Erikson; [2018-06-05]
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   Abstract : Understanding the psychology behind the limitation or exclusion of animal products from people’s diets is important due to ethical, medical and environmental issues. A survey measuring attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control (PBC) and intention in regards to three different diets - omnivorous, lacto-/ovo-vegetarian and vegan - was completed by 823 Swedes. READ MORE