The Evaluation of Sustainable Diet within ‘The Big Ward’ in Aotearoa, New Zealand
2021; Taylor & Francis; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/02604027.2021.1959252
ISSN1556-1844
Autores Tópico(s)Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
ResumoSustainable diet is to consume food according to human health and our planet’s health. These diets are protective and respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems, culturally acceptable, accessible, economically fair and affordable; nutritionally adequate, safe and healthy; while optimizing natural and human resources. There are two challenges in terms of sustainable diet: climate change and obesity. The aim of this study is, therefore, to examine the link between obesity and sustainable diet within a TVNZ production ‘The Big Ward’ in Aotearoa, New Zealand (NZ). The methodology of this research is a case study within qualitative approach. The data is collected by discourse analysis. There are four males and eight females’ patients from different age and cultural backgrounds. The four themes are defined at the end of the study: Eating and shopping habits, the meaning of food, mental and psychological problems, physical problems. NZ is one of the obese countries. Maori and Pacific populations are the most vulnerable group in terms of obesity because of their lower income levels. Their food choices are mostly based on inexpensive, high caloric and nutrient poor foods therefore they are also very vulnerable group in terms of obesity. NZ needs to develop a dietary guidance, to promote long-term food security, to test different sustainable diet options, to design ecopedagogy-based education programmes and policy analysis within holistic perspective.
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