Table 2 Food-related behaviors and perceptions of the study sample
| Current dietary behaviors and perceptions | Total sample, N = 2400 |
|---|---|
| Current diet, % | |
| Omnivore | 84.04 |
| Pescatarian | 4.58 |
| Ovo-lacto vegetarian | 8.58 |
| Vegan | 2.79 |
| Current food practices, % | |
| I do not usually think much about my food choices | 18.33 |
| I sometimes think about how to improve my food choices | 43.96 |
| I’m currently making changes towards healthier food choices and I am well informed about nutrition guidelines | 23.50 |
| I actively make decisions to improve my food choices and I am always looking for more guidance | 14.21 |
|
How healthy do you consider your current eating habits? (1 very unhealthy – 7 very healthy), Mean (SD) | 4.15 (1.39) |
| Factors that most influence food purchases or consumption, % | |
| Cost | 71.67 |
| Quality – freshness, safety | 66.71 |
| Time spent in food preparation | 28.13 |
| Effect on health | 44.17 |
| Taste | 58.33 |
| Environmental impact | 11.17 |
| Opinions about making healthier food choices, % | |
| Frankly, have a healthier diet doesn’t matter to me | 9.63 |
| I am open to achieving this goal, as long as it is practical and easy to follow | 31.25 |
| I am open to achieving this goal, as long as it does not require much time or money | 36.75 |
| I would definitely like to improve my food choices by all means necessary | 22.38 |