Consumption of packaged foods by the Portuguese population: type of materials and its associated factors

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Costa, SA (Author) Other; Vilela, S (Author) Other; Correia, D (Author) Other; Severo, M (Author) Other; Lopes, C (Author) Other; Torres, Duarte (Author) FCNAUP

Journal

Title: British Food Journal

Vol. 123 No. 2

Pages: 833-846

ISSN: 0007-070X

Publisher: Emerald

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citations

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-0TR

DOI: 10.1108/bfj-07-2020-0584

Abstract (EN): Purpose This study aims to evaluate in the Portuguese population the consumption of packaged food (PF) vs non-packaged food, the associated factors and to estimate the contribution of specific food groups to the use of packaging materials. Design/methodology/approach A representative sample of the population was evaluated within the National Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2015-2016 (n = 5,811, 3 months-84y). Dietary data were collected by two non-consecutive food diaries (children) or 24-h recalls, using a software program which integrates FoodEx2-Food classification system. Food packaging materials were measured according to the amount of PF by linear regression. The results were analyzed considering the distribution of the Portuguese population. Findings The reported amount of PF was 1,530 g/person/day (57%), in which PF in plastic was the most reported (69%), mainly associated with "Non-alcoholic beverages" (38%). "Fruit and vegetables" food group is most frequently reported without a package (35%). Men consumed significantly more quantity of PF for all materials, excepted for "paperboard/paper", but also significantly more quantity of food without a package (beta = 135.3 [95%IC: 63.7; 207.0]). Children and adolescents consumed more quantity of PF in multilayer materials (beta = 177.8 [95%IC: 154.8; 200.9]) and significantly less quantity of food without a package (beta = -343.8 [95%IC: -408.9; -278.6]). Also, more educated people consume more food without a package (beta = 106.9 [95%IC: 33.2; 180.7]). Originality/value The Portuguese population presents a large consumption of PF. Male population and adults were identified as groups with higher consumption of PF.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14