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标题：Consumer behavior of organic and functional foods in Brazil
其他标题：Consumer behavior of organic and functional foods in Brazil
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作者：MARTINS, Adalgisa Paula de Oliveira ; BEZERRA, Maria de Fátima ; MARQUES JÚNIOR, Sérgio 等
期刊名称：Food Science and Technology (Campinas)
印刷版ISSN：0101-2061
电子版ISSN：1678-457X
出版年度：2020
卷号：40
期号：2
页码：469-475
DOI：10.1590/fst.03519
出版社：Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
摘要：The objective of this study was to correlate the gender and behavior of consumers of organic foods enriched with functional properties. The study was carried out by investigating the profile of organic and functional food consumers through the application of a questionnaire. A total of 1230 responses (of the questionnaire) were collected from people from all Brazilian states through social networks and e-mails following the snowball technique during the months of February and March 2017. The results showed that women expressed greater interest in consuming organic foods enriched with functional properties compared to men. Men and women agree that organic food are produced in a sustainable. Their high price, difficult access, irregular supply and availability in few establishments were highlighted as the main limiting factors for not consuming organic food, while an increased motivation (of consumption) was related to the awareness that organic foods are healthier and can improve quality of life. Fruits and vegetables are the most consumed organic foods among men and women, however women consume more functional foods than men. Thus, there are few differences in behavior and eating habits of organic foods between men and women..
关键词：healthy foods; consumption frequency; reasons for consumption; quality of life.
其他关键词：healthy foods;consumption frequency;reasons for consumption;quality of life