The Psychology of Nutrition with Advancing Age: Focus on Food Neophobia

Heuvel, E. van den; Newbury, Annie; Appleton, Katherine

doi:10.3390/nu11010151

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“…The association between these variables and food neophobia has been observed in several studies [31,32]. The influence of age [33][34][35][36][37][38] and place of residence [27] has also been observed. Therefore, individuals who are more exposed to different cultures should be less neophobic.…”

Section: Consumption Of Ethnic Food: the Role Of Food Neophobia And Omentioning

confidence: 79%

Ethnic Food Consumption in Italy: The Role of Food Neophobia and Openness to Different Cultures

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Pinto

Rizzoli

et al. 2020

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While the ethnic food market has become increasingly important in Italy, the effects of the hybridization of consumption patterns have been slowed by a consolidated culinary tradition. This study investigates the relationships among ethnic food consumption, food neophobia, and openness to different cultures with sociodemographic characteristics. A sample of 1317 Italian consumers responded to an online survey. The sociodemographic profile of the neophobic consumer appears to substantially differ from that of the consumer with an attitude of openness. Neophobic respondents are males, are older than 55 years of age, are less educated, have children, are retired, have difficulty meeting their financial responsibilities, and do not eat ethnic food. Respondents who are more open to different cultures are young adults, are highly educated, have no children, are employed, and are consumers of ethnic food. The relationship between food neophobia and openness to different cultures is confirmed to be the relationship between these variables and ethnic food consumption. The measurement of these characteristics could serve as a crucial indicator for analyzing the willingness to accept elements of novelty in an increasingly multicultural society. Additionally, consumers with the neophobic trait and who are less open to different cultures might have a less varied diet that is essential to good health.

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Section: Consumption Of Ethnic Food: the Role Of Food Neophobia And Omentioning

confidence: 79%

Ethnic Food Consumption in Italy: The Role of Food Neophobia and Openness to Different Cultures

Mascarello

Pinto

Rizzoli

et al. 2020

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“…The food neophobia level was analyzed using the FNS developed by Pliner and Hobden [28], which is a 10-item scale (Figure 2) that has been applied worldwide to predict willingness to try new foods [29,30,31]. In the present study, the FNS exhibited a respectable level of internal consistency when measured by Cronbach’s alpha [32], both for CD-GFD individuals (0.74) and non-CD-GFD individuals (0.79).…”

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Food Neophobia in Celiac Disease and Other Gluten-Free Diet Individuals

2019

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The only treatment currently available to combat celiac disease (CD) is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD), but there may be various determinants of its adherence, including food neophobia (FN), that is associated with sensory aversions, or fears of negative consequences of eating specific food products, that may be crucial for CD patients following a GFD. The aim of the present study was to analyze food neophobia levels and its determinants in CD patients in comparison with other individuals who follow a GFD based on their own decision. The study was conducted in two independent groups of individuals following a GFD: those diagnosed with CD (n = 101) and those following a GFD based on their own decision (n = 124). Each group was recruited with cooperation from the local CD and GFD societies located in Poland. The FN was assessed using the Food Neophobia Scale (FNS) and compared between groups, as well as the influence of gender, age, body mass index, educational level, place of residence and employment status was assessed. It was stated, that for the individuals following a GFD, CD was the major determinant of FN. The FNS score values were higher (indicating higher food neophobia) for CD individuals (39.4 ± 9.2), than for those following a GFD based on their own decision (33.6 ± 8.7; p < 0.0001) and it was observed both for general group and for sub-groups stratified by assessed variables. Moreover, the indicated variables did not influence the FNS in any of the analyzed groups. The influence of CD with no influence of other variables was confirmed in the regression analysis. It may be concluded that CD is a major contributor to FN, which can be attributed to fear of developing adverse reactions to gluten-contaminated food products, which is more pronounced in CD patients compared to non-CD patients following a GFD based on their own decision.

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“…Food neophobia is explained as the reluctance to eat and/or the avoidance of novel foods [64]. Elderly people present food neophobic behavior more often than younger groups, especially those with low education, low income, or those living alone [65,66]. Although food neophobia has seemingly increased among elderly people, the consequences of such behaviors have not been thoroughly explained.…”

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Exploring the Experience and Determinants of the Food Choices and Eating Practices of Elderly Thai People: A Qualitative Study

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Over the past decade, Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population. Many unfavorable health outcomes among elderly people are associated with nutrition. Nutrition in elderly people is affected by physical, mental, and social factors. This study explored the food choices and dietary practices among community-dwelling elderly people in Thailand from the perspective of both caregivers and the elderly people themselves. Six focus group discussions and six semistructured interviews were conducted in the Samut Sakhon Province of Thailand. Deductive thematic analyses were conducted based on the “food choice process model framework.” The results show that physical and mental factors and societal factors are important determinants of food choices. Moreover, a changing food environment and economic factors were found to affect food choices. Issues of trust in food safety and food markets were highlighted as growing issues. Therefore, fostering healthy food choice interventions that consider both environmental and societal aspects is necessary.

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The Psychology of Nutrition with Advancing Age: Focus on Food Neophobia

Cited by 45 publications

References 98 publications

Ethnic Food Consumption in Italy: The Role of Food Neophobia and Openness to Different Cultures

Ethnic Food Consumption in Italy: The Role of Food Neophobia and Openness to Different Cultures

Food Neophobia in Celiac Disease and Other Gluten-Free Diet Individuals

Exploring the Experience and Determinants of the Food Choices and Eating Practices of Elderly Thai People: A Qualitative Study

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