Dit boekje is een kleine cultuurgeschiedenis over bonen in Nederland. Het is steeds bekender dat bonen belangrijk zijn binnen de eiwittransitie, maar toch eten Nederlanders amper bonen in vergelijking met andere delen op de wereld. Dat, terwijl bonen heel goed en goedkoop geteeld kunnen worden in Nederland, …

In this report we describe the setup and results of a study in which primary school pupils from the Netherlands undertook a photovoice assignment. They photographed vegetables they liked and disliked and used these photographs to make postcards, which they sent – with text – to pupils from a primary …

Current diets centered around animal products are causing serious threats to both publichealth and the environment. While other approaches are necessary for sustainable foodpractices and security, the protein transition—the shift from animal-based to moreplant-based diets—is essential yet challenging. …

Background/Objectives: Personalized and self-initiated dietary adjustments have been shown to alleviate mental and somatic complaints. Here, we investigated the potential role of gut microbiome alterations underlying these effects. Methods: For this purpose, participants (n = 185) underwent a four-week …

This study examines the effect of drought on acute malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months in pastoralist communities in Wajir East, Kenya. Recurrent and prolonged droughts in the region have exacerbated food insecurity, leading to increased malnutrition among vulnerable children. A mixed-method …

The study explored the dietary diversity of maize farming households in Iperu-Remo village of Ogun State, Nigeria. These households face resource limitations that hinder their ability to achieve optimal food production and procurement, thus impacting their dietary diversity. Data was gathered on socioeconomic …

Het onderzoeksproject richt zich op een cruciaal probleem in de voedingsindustrie: het al dan niet opnemen van veganistisch etikettering van producten, beïnvloed door onzekerheden over de voordelen en risico's ervan en effect op aankoopbeslissingen van consumenten. In het onderzoek wordt onderzocht in …

Citizens living in food poverty can easily get caught up in a vicious cycle. Socio-economically disadvantaged people often rely on food assistance and are more likely to suffer from diseases caused by unhealthy diets, such as diabetes. They may also experience isolation and lack social networks, as they …

Food insecurity, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, demands robust solutions, including digital technologies. In St. Lucia, producers show willingness to adopt basic tools like WhatsApp but face barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of support, financial constraints, and limited availability. …

My research project delves into sentiment analysis of 11,005 English-language TripAdvisor reviews of culinary establishments in Hordaland, Norway, aiming to offer actionable insights for culinary establishment owners / operators in the region. By analyzing positive and negative aspects and overall sentiments …