Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2000, Pages 475–485
Abstract
Taste,
health and cost perceptions, and frequency of consumption of 34 food
items, characteristic of the Ukrainian diet and representing the major
food groups, were examined in 919 educated urban Ukrainian subjects (303
males and 616 females, ages 18–60). There were differences in food
perception and consumption patterns according to gender. Although these
findings parallel those obtained in Western populations, there were
notable differences. For example, whole milk and butter were considered
healthier than skimmed milk and margarine. While taste perceptions were
highly correlated with consumption of most foods, cost affected
consumption of fruits, sweets and some meats. Taste and health
perceptions were intercorrelated, and usually not related to cost
perceptions. Health perceptions had the least effect on consumption.
This study provides insight into predictors of food choice, and has
implications for developing nutrition policy and nutrition interventions
in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Keywords
- Ukraine;
- Food;
- Taste;
- Health;
- Cost;
- Perception;
- Consumption;
- Sex
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