Traditional Food Consumption in Andean Ecuador and Associated Consumer Characteristics, Shopping and Eating Habits
This study explores TF consumption and patterns in a middle-income country's general population. Using 2017 Ecuadorian highlands survey data, we identified four consumption clusters with distinct TF preferences. Chi-square tests identified variations in independent variables across clusters. Poisson regression models highlighted city, age, education, and food habits as independent predictors of TF-based clusters. Our findings broaden TF importance to nutrition beyond specific populations. Understanding consumption patterns and socioeconomic links supports nuanced public health strategies to tackle contemporary health, soci...
Source: Ecology of Food and Nutrition - October 4, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gabriel April-Lalonde Ana Deaconu Donald C Cole Malek Batal Source Type: research