Perception of the chilean adult population on the factors influencing the adoption of a sustainable diet

• Ximena Rodríguez Palleres ^[1] ; Mario Castillo-Ruiz ^[2] ; Sebastián A. Correa ^[2] ; Fancy Rojas González ^[2] ; Javier Carmona Grez ^[2] ; Álvaro Toledo ^[2]
  1. [1] Universitat de València

     Universitat de València

     Valencia, España

     
  2. [2] Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins

     Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins

     Santiago, Chile

     
• Localización: Nutrición hospitalaria: Órgano oficial de la Sociedad Española de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo (SENPE), ISSN-e 1699-5198, ISSN 0212-1611, Vol. 42, Nº. 6, 2025, págs. 1269-1275
• Idioma: español
• DOI: 10.20960/nh.06059
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Percepción de la población adulta chilena sobre los factores que influyen en la adopción de una alimentación sostenible
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• Resumen
  • español

    Introducción: en el contexto de la crisis climática y la creciente preocupación por los sistemas alimentarios sostenibles, comprender las per- cepciones de la población es clave para orientar políticas públicas y estrategias de intervención.

    Objetivo: explorar el conocimiento y las percepciones de los adultos chilenos respecto de los factores ambientales, culturales y nutricionales que influyen en la adopción de prácticas alimentarias sostenibles.

    Métodos: estudio transversal que analizó las percepciones de 470 adultos chilenos sobre los factores ambientales, culturales y nutricionales que influyen en la adopción de una alimentación sostenible, mediante una encuesta aplicada entre enero y agosto de 2024. Se evaluaron 12 dimensiones vinculadas a la sostenibilidad alimentaria.

    Resultados: las personas más jóvenes (18-30 años), las mujeres y quienes poseen mayor nivel educativo asignan mayor importancia a aspectos como el bajo impacto ambiental, el respeto por la biodiversidad y el consumo de productos orgánicos. Las diferencias fueron estadísticamente significativas según grupo etario, nivel educacional y sexo, revelando patrones socioculturales asociados al interés y conocimiento sobre prácticas alimentarias sostenibles.

    Conclusión: estos hallazgos destacan la necesidad de políticas públic

  • English

    Introduction: in the context of the climate crisis and growing concern for sustainable food systems, understanding public perceptions is key to informing public policies and intervention strategies.

    Objective: to explore the knowledge and perceptions of Chilean adults regarding the environmental, cultural, and nutritional factors that influence the adoption of sustainable dietary practices.

    Methods: a cross-sectional study that analyzed the perceptions of 470 Chilean adults on environmental, cultural, and nutritional factors related to sustainable eating. A survey was carried out between January and August 2024, assessing 12 dimensions associated with food sustainability.

    Results: younger participants (18-30 years), women, and individuals with higher educational levels placed greater importance on aspects such as low environmental impact, respect for biodiversity, and the consumption of organic products. Statistically significant differences were observed by age group, educational level, and sex, revealing sociocultural patterns associated with interest in and knowledge of sustainable food practices.

    Conclusion: these findings highlight the need for targeted public policies, inclusive educational strategies, and actions that promote sustainable dietary habits across diverse population sector

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