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- Acceptance of fish and fish products by Portuguese young consumers: an exploratory study based on mothers’ evaluationPublication . Moura, Ana Pinto de; Cunha, Luís Miguel; Azeiteiro, Ulisses; Lima, Rui C.Portugal is one of the major fish consuming countries in the World, from where one may collect experiences in order to improve fish consumption in other countries. The aim of this research is to explore the factors that influence the consumption of fish and seafood among 8-14 year old children from the Oporto metropolitan area. A focus group was conducted with mothers of children to gain insights into their knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding the inclusion of fish and fish products as a regular part of their children’s diet. Narrative analysis was conducted based on Bardin content analysis. Findings indicated that children eat fish regularly, integrated into the family meal, and that mothers feel confident about their fish buying and preparation skills, leading them to incorporate fish regularly into family meals, with a choice of tastier easy to eat options.
- Adaptation of the food choice questionnaire using a design thinking approach and application to rice consumption by the major European consumersPublication . Castanho, Ana; Brites, Carla; Rocha, Célia; Moura, Ana Pinto de; Oliveira, Jorge C.; Cunha, Luís MiguelPortugal, the largest rice consumer in Europe, is witnessing an increase in imported rice, prompting a need to understand the underlying reasons for this rise. The Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) has been adapted to particular cases, however, the procedure isn’t standardized. A method based on Design Thinking—a usercentred problem-solving approach—and the use of images in the association technique, was developed and presented to Portuguese rice consumers, comprised of three phases. In the Inspiration phase, the FCQ items and others retrieved from interviews were converted into images through an online survey. In the Ideation phase, eight Portuguese rice consumer consensus-groups performed card-sorting and word association exercises based on these images and an evoked context regarding rice. In the Implementation phase, the generated words were compared to the original FCQ items. The method was revealed to be valuable in adapting the FCQ in a structured manner that can be employed to other realities. The adapted FCQ consisted of 33 items (including 12 new) and was presented to 371 Portuguese rice consumers. An exploratory factorial analysis revealed six factors, where Sensory Appeal, followed by Convenience, and Health & Nutrition were the most relevant. A cluster analysis based on consumption patterns, when compared to the rice choice determinants, revealed three consumer groups: “Nationals” - mainly consumed Portuguese rice, “Varied” - consumed different rice types, and “Imported” - predominantly consumed Basmati rice. The findings indicate that the changes in lifestyle contribute to the preference for more convenient rice, regardless of price, aligning Portuguese consumer patterns with those of other European countries.
- Agricultura portuguesa no contexto europeuPublication . Moura, Ana Pinto de
- Análise do comportamento do consumidor: caderno de apoioPublication . Moura, Ana Pinto de
- Application of eye-tracking technology for the evaluation of different packaging designs for premium organic herbal teasPublication . Rocha, C.; Lima, Rui C.; Alves, L.; Moura, Ana Pinto de; Cunha, Luís MiguelThe main goal of this study was to assess the impact four graphic designs (figure 1) on the perception of different extrinsic characteristics (premium and organic denomination, infusion name and brand).
- Application of the food choice questionnaire across cultures: systematic review of cross-cultural and single country studiesPublication . Cunha, Luís Miguel; Cabral, Diva; Moura, Ana Pinto de; Almeida, Maria Daniel Vaz deThe Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) is a 36-item instrument assessing the importance of a number of factors that influence food choice: “health”, “sensory appeal”, “price”, “convenience”, “mood”, “natural content”, “weight control”, “familiarity” and “ethical concern”. The FCQ already counts with applications from over 40 countries and its translation into more than 20 languages. The main objective of this paper is to review the application of the FCQ across cultures considering both cross-cultural and single country studies. A systematic review has been performed enclosing all the studies that apply the FCQ (in full, partially or following an adaptation) referred in the Web of Science and/or Scopus. After the scrutiny of more than 1,000 articles, 71 original articles were retrieved for this analysis. For each article, the following methodological aspects were considered: type of application, response scales, translation, scope, sampling procedures and data analysis strategies. For a smaller set of articles, reporting five cross-cultural studies (fully applying the FCQ), an additional analysis was performed to evaluate response styles, compare scale usage between countries and identify the most and least relevant food choice criteria. Several studies have shown the invariance of the FCQ across cultures, while others present the need for adaptations of the FCQ. Critical appraisal suggests that the original set of items should be adapted to accommodate the different cultures under study and that response scales should have a large number of points. The major conclusion is the strong lack of uniformity of procedures across the different studies hindering an adequate comparison of results between cultures.
- Body composition, nutritional intake assessment, and perceptions about diet for health and performance: an exploratory study for senior futsal playersPublication . Brum, Sílvia Zambujo; Franchini, Bela; Moura, Ana Pinto deThis study aims to assess the body composition and nutritional intake of senior male futsal players from the II Futsal Division—Azores Series and explore their individual viewpoints regarding the benefits and barriers of healthy eating and performance. Two groups were identified: those who only completed the sociodemographic questionnaire and the anthropometric data (Group 1, n = 48), and those who additionally had their food intake assessed using three 24-h dietary recalls and were interviewed (Group 2, n = 20). Although most of the players have a healthy body composition, those from Group 2 had a significantly higher Body Mass Index, showing that they are under “pre-obesity”, and have a higher percentage of body fat compared to the players from Group 1. Findings from the nutritional intake assessment revealed that players from Group 2 met dietary recommendations for protein, but not for energy and carbohydrate, and they slightly exceeded recommendations for fat. Findings from the interviews revealed that most of these players reported low levels of satisfaction with their sport performance, explained by their deviation from a healthy eating practice in their daily lives. They recognized the need to alter their diets, identifying food items that should be taken and avoided.
- Ciências do consumo alimentar : determinantes da escolha alimentarPublication . Moura, Ana Pinto de; Pereira, Paulo Jorge; Antunes, Ana PaulaPrograma com autoria e apresentação da professora Ana Pinto Moura, docente da Universidade Aberta. Participação de Luís Miguel Cunha, professor da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto e de Maria Daniel Vaz de Almeida, professora da Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto.
- Ciências do consumo alimentar : nutrição e envelhecimentoPublication . Fernandes, Ana Paula; Caixeiro, Vanda; Antunes, Ana PaulaPrograma apresentado pela professora Ana Paula Vaz Fernandes, docente da Universidade Aberta, sobre nutrição e o envelhecimento saudável.
- Ciências do consumo alimentar : percepção do risco alimentarPublication . Moura, Ana Pinto de; Pereira, Paulo Jorge; Antunes, Ana PaulaPrograma apresentado pela professora Ana Pinto Moura, docente da Universidade Aberta, sobre segurança e qualidade alimentar, o conceito de risco alimentar e o projeto AGRO 803 (Projeto Agro Consumidor, desenvolvido entre 2003 e 2007). Participação do professor Luís Miguel Cunha, da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto.