Attitudes toward healthy nutrition in Germany - results from an online-representative cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nutrition plays a crucial role in current German public health strategies. While sociodemographic differences in nutrition have been extensively studied, recent data specific to Germany remains limited.

Methods

An online-representative cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022 among German-speaking adults aged 18-75 using a Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) format. The survey addressed personal eating habits, the importance of nutrition, motivations behind food choices, and openness to dietary changes. Data analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics, incorporating CHAID decision tree analysis and nonparametric methods for inductive statistical evaluation.

Results

Among the 4,065 participants, 62.3% regarded healthy nutrition as

SUBMITTER: Hanslian E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783846 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature