A qualitative study of food sociality in three provinces of South China: social functions of food and dietary behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food sociality refers to the exploration of food production, exchange, distribution, and consumption and influences on cultural communication and social meaning. This study aimed to investigate food sociality in three provinces of South China to provide theoretical and practical evidence of food sociality in the region and to revise nutrition policies.

Materials and methods

We conducted a qualitative study comprising 25 experts in the fields of nutrition, sociology, food science, and agriculture from Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi Province by using a semi-structured in-depth interview, which included 28 pre-determined questions covering six topics. The interviews were conducted between November 2020 and March 2021. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed thematically u

SUBMITTER: Yan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10626536 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature