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Perceções e experiências de adultos mais velhos com a alimentação : explorando relações emocionais e preferências alimentares
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A sociedade contemporânea enfrenta um processo de envelhecimento acelerado, o que torna premente o desenvolvimento de respostas adequadas aos desafios inerentes às faixas etárias mais avançadas. Entre essas respostas destaca-se a atenção à alimentação dos adultos mais velhos, sendo esta uma necessidade fisiológica, que faz parte da rotina diária desde a infância até ao fim da vida. Neste estudo, propõe-se compreender qual era a alimentação dos adultos mais velhos na sua infância, quais os alimentos, sabores e texturas que os participantes sentem falta atualmente e, por fim, explorar as alterações na relação emocional estabelecida com os alimentos atuais quando comparados com os alimentos consumidos na infância. Os resultados indicam que, na infância, os participantes consumiam sobretudo alimentos de base hortícola e alguma proteína de origem animal. Os dados também revelaram sentimentos marcados de nostalgia associados a alimentos antigos, tradicionalmente preparados de forma caseira e frequentemente de origem biológica. Desta forma, conclui-se que o padrão alimentar atual dos adultos mais velhos é influenciado por emoções e memórias gustativas enraizadas na infância, moldando preferências e escolhas alimentares presentes.
Contemporary society is facing an accelerated ageing process, which makes it increasingly urgent to develop appropriate responses to the challenges associated with older age groups. Among these responses, particular attention has been given to the dietary habits of older adults, as nutrition is a fundamental physiological need and an integral part of daily life from childhood to old age. This study aims to understand what older adults diets were like during their childhood, to identify the foods, flavours and textures they currently miss, and to explore changes in the emotional relationship established with present-day foods when compared to those consumed in childhood. The results indicate that, during childhood, participants mainly consumed horticultural-based foods and some animal-derived protein. The findings also reveal strong feelings of nostalgia associated with foods from the past, typically homemade and often of organic origin. Overall, the study concludes that the current dietary patterns of older adults are influenced by emotions and gustatory memories rooted in childhood, shaping present-day food preferences and choices.
Contemporary society is facing an accelerated ageing process, which makes it increasingly urgent to develop appropriate responses to the challenges associated with older age groups. Among these responses, particular attention has been given to the dietary habits of older adults, as nutrition is a fundamental physiological need and an integral part of daily life from childhood to old age. This study aims to understand what older adults diets were like during their childhood, to identify the foods, flavours and textures they currently miss, and to explore changes in the emotional relationship established with present-day foods when compared to those consumed in childhood. The results indicate that, during childhood, participants mainly consumed horticultural-based foods and some animal-derived protein. The findings also reveal strong feelings of nostalgia associated with foods from the past, typically homemade and often of organic origin. Overall, the study concludes that the current dietary patterns of older adults are influenced by emotions and gustatory memories rooted in childhood, shaping present-day food preferences and choices.
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Envelhecimento Alimentação Preferências alimentares Comportamento alimentar Ageing Nutrition Food preferences Eating behaviour
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