Sustainable HEalthy Diet practices: a cross-sectional analysis of an adult Greek sample.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustainable nutrition is based on foods with a low environmental impact, accessible and affordable, ensuring protection of the biodiversity, while including the cultural elements of each geographical region. The present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate adherence to a sustainable diet and the perceived environmental benefit of adopting a sustainable diet among adults in Greece.

Methods

The Sustainable HEalthy Diet (SHED) questionnaire evaluated sustainable nutrition practices and awareness in a sample of 607 adult Greeks recruited through social media.

Results

A positive association was revealed between healthy eating, a plant-based diet and organic awareness. Healthy eating was related to the consumption of low-salt and low-sugar products, avoiding a

SUBMITTER: Alexandropoulou I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863825 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature