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Enabling sustainable food transitions in schools: a systemic approach

dc.contributor.authorGraça, João
dc.contributor.authorRoque, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorGuedes, David
dc.contributor.authorCampos, Lucia
dc.contributor.authorTruninger, Monica
dc.contributor.authorGodinho, Cristina
dc.contributor.authorVinnari, Markus
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-28T09:05:32Z
dc.date.available2022-04-28T09:05:32Z
dc.date.issued2022-04-19
dc.description.abstractPurpose Recent reviews and reports have highlighted the need for integrated, context-specific efforts to enable sustainable food transitions. This study aimed to identify pathways to promote healthier and more environmentally friendly food practices in school contexts, with a focus on increased plant-based eating. Design/methodology/approach The study used a systemic approach with data collected from relevant stakeholders in an EU country (Portugal) at diverse levels of influence in the school meals system (i.e. proximal, intermediate, distal; from end-consumers to food providers, market actors, civil society organizations, and policy and decision-makers). Data from individual interviews (N = 33) were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings Meat-centric cultural perceptions of a 'proper meal' can be a socio-emotional barrier for sustainable food transitions in schools. Main pathways identified to unlock these transitions included: (1) Levering orientations toward ethical and environmentally beneficial consumption; (2) Improving and increasing the offer of plant-based meals; and (3) Mobilizing local communities and society. Originality/value The current findings suggest that promoting healthier and more environmentally friendly food practices in schools requires systemic, integrated approaches which focus on food consumption, food provision, and the broader political and sociocultural environment.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/BFJ-11-2021-1188pt_PT
dc.identifier.eid85129233828
dc.identifier.issn0007-070X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/37375
dc.identifier.wos000782835900001
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectPlanetary health dietpt_PT
dc.subjectSchool mealspt_PT
dc.subjectMeat consumptionpt_PT
dc.subjectPlant-based dietspt_PT
dc.subjectSustainable consumptionpt_PT
dc.titleEnabling sustainable food transitions in schools: a systemic approachpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.endPage339
oaire.citation.issue13
oaire.citation.startPage322
oaire.citation.titleBritish Food Journalpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume124
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT

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