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April 25, 2026Revistas SARCOpen Access

Determinants of food choices among portuguese adolescents with contrasting eating habits: a qualitative approach

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SCSusana CardosoOSOsvaldo SantosCNCarla Nunes

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Cross-sectional study investigates factors influencing dietary choices in adolescents, suggesting family involvement in health education.

Key Points

  • The aim is to identify factors influencing dietary choices among Portuguese adolescents.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted in two schools with 358 adolescents.
  • Utilized quantitative methods including eating habits scale, physical activity questionnaire, and self-efficacy questionnaire.
  • Employed a qualitative grounded theory approach through semi-structured interviews.
  • Family influence and family habits were highlighted as primary factors affecting food choices.
  • Other significant factors include taste preferences, risk perception, and knowledge of healthy eating.
  • Younger adolescents identified additional factors like impulsiveness, time constraints, and emotional states.

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Cardoso et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b3d88ba6daa22daccc5https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0222e.35598
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