Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey
IntroductionNutrition plays a crucial role in current German public health strategies. While sociodemographic differences in nutrition have been extensively studied, recent data specific to Germany remains limited.MethodsAn online-representative cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022 among Ger...
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| author | Etienne Hanslian Etienne Hanslian Julia Katharina Schiele Julia Katharina Schiele Michael Jeitler Andreas Michalsen Andreas Michalsen Manfred Wischnewsky Manfred Wischnewsky Maximilian Andreas Storz Benno Brinkhaus Miriam Ortiz Mike R. Sigl Rasmus Hoffmann Judith Lehmann Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Christian S. Keßler Christian S. Keßler |
| author_facet | Etienne Hanslian Etienne Hanslian Julia Katharina Schiele Julia Katharina Schiele Michael Jeitler Andreas Michalsen Andreas Michalsen Manfred Wischnewsky Manfred Wischnewsky Maximilian Andreas Storz Benno Brinkhaus Miriam Ortiz Mike R. Sigl Rasmus Hoffmann Judith Lehmann Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Christian S. Keßler Christian S. Keßler |
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| description | IntroductionNutrition plays a crucial role in current German public health strategies. While sociodemographic differences in nutrition have been extensively studied, recent data specific to Germany remains limited.MethodsAn online-representative cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022 among German-speaking adults aged 18–75 using a Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) format. The survey addressed personal eating habits, the importance of nutrition, motivations behind food choices, and openness to dietary changes. Data analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics, incorporating CHAID decision tree analysis and nonparametric methods for inductive statistical evaluation.ResultsAmong the 4,065 participants, 62.3% regarded healthy nutrition as important, with women, individuals with higher education, and those aged under 26 or over 70 demonstrating greater emphasis on nutrition. CHAID analysis identified education as the most significant predictor of attitudes toward healthy nutrition, followed by sex and income. Participants with a positive attitude toward healthy nutrition reported higher HRQoL scores (EQ-Index = 0.862) compared to neutral or negative attitudes (EQ-Index = 0.835)0.10.5% of participants reported not to eat meat, 28.6% were self-reported flexitarians and 54.1% of participants considered themselves omnivorous. Gender-specific dietary preferences were observed, with plant-based diets being much more popular among females. Participants identified taste preference as the primary factor influencing food choices (77.2%) when asked about the main reasons for their eating habits. Approximately 18% of participants predominantly or exclusively bought organic foods. Interestingly, one third of participants indicated a willingness to adopt a more plant-based diet if recommended by physicians or scientists.ConclusionThis online representative survey revealed significant associations between nutrition and sociodemographic aspects. Understanding this complex interplay might be useful for public health nutrition strategies that promote healthier national eating patterns. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-197421908d974402886826cd759f6b022025-01-17T15:05:56ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2025-01-011110.3389/fnut.2024.14809801480980Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional surveyEtienne Hanslian0Etienne Hanslian1Julia Katharina Schiele2Julia Katharina Schiele3Michael Jeitler4Andreas Michalsen5Andreas Michalsen6Manfred Wischnewsky7Manfred Wischnewsky8Maximilian Andreas Storz9Benno Brinkhaus10Miriam Ortiz11Mike R. Sigl12Rasmus Hoffmann13Judith Lehmann14Daniela A. Koppold15Daniela A. Koppold16Daniela A. Koppold17Daniela A. Koppold18Christian S. Keßler19Christian S. Keßler20Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Internal Medicine and Nature-Based Therapies, Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyCharité Competence Center for Traditional and Integrative Medicine, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Internal Medicine and Nature-Based Therapies, Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, University Bremen, Bremen, GermanyDepartment of Internal Medicine II, Centre for Complementary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyInstitute for Sociology, Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg, Bamberg, GermanyInstitute for Sociology, Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg, Bamberg, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Internal Medicine and Nature-Based Therapies, Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Berlin, GermanyCharité Competence Center for Traditional and Integrative Medicine, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, GermanyDepartment for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Department of Medicine III, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, GermanyInstitute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, GermanyDepartment of Internal Medicine and Nature-Based Therapies, Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Berlin, GermanyIntroductionNutrition plays a crucial role in current German public health strategies. While sociodemographic differences in nutrition have been extensively studied, recent data specific to Germany remains limited.MethodsAn online-representative cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022 among German-speaking adults aged 18–75 using a Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) format. The survey addressed personal eating habits, the importance of nutrition, motivations behind food choices, and openness to dietary changes. Data analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics, incorporating CHAID decision tree analysis and nonparametric methods for inductive statistical evaluation.ResultsAmong the 4,065 participants, 62.3% regarded healthy nutrition as important, with women, individuals with higher education, and those aged under 26 or over 70 demonstrating greater emphasis on nutrition. CHAID analysis identified education as the most significant predictor of attitudes toward healthy nutrition, followed by sex and income. Participants with a positive attitude toward healthy nutrition reported higher HRQoL scores (EQ-Index = 0.862) compared to neutral or negative attitudes (EQ-Index = 0.835)0.10.5% of participants reported not to eat meat, 28.6% were self-reported flexitarians and 54.1% of participants considered themselves omnivorous. Gender-specific dietary preferences were observed, with plant-based diets being much more popular among females. Participants identified taste preference as the primary factor influencing food choices (77.2%) when asked about the main reasons for their eating habits. Approximately 18% of participants predominantly or exclusively bought organic foods. Interestingly, one third of participants indicated a willingness to adopt a more plant-based diet if recommended by physicians or scientists.ConclusionThis online representative survey revealed significant associations between nutrition and sociodemographic aspects. Understanding this complex interplay might be useful for public health nutrition strategies that promote healthier national eating patterns.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1480980/fullnutritiondietpublic healthonline surveyGermany |
| spellingShingle | Etienne Hanslian Etienne Hanslian Julia Katharina Schiele Julia Katharina Schiele Michael Jeitler Andreas Michalsen Andreas Michalsen Manfred Wischnewsky Manfred Wischnewsky Maximilian Andreas Storz Benno Brinkhaus Miriam Ortiz Mike R. Sigl Rasmus Hoffmann Judith Lehmann Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Daniela A. Koppold Christian S. Keßler Christian S. Keßler Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey Frontiers in Nutrition nutrition diet public health online survey Germany |
| title | Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey |
| title_full | Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey |
| title_fullStr | Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey |
| title_short | Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany — results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey |
| title_sort | attitudes toward healthy nutrition in germany results from an online representative cross sectional survey |
| topic | nutrition diet public health online survey Germany |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1480980/full |
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