A Diagnosis of Nutritional Awareness and Habits of Polish Consumers – The Pilot

Abstract

A rational diet is of particular importance today. The increasing pace of life and intensive work are important factors determining the quality of nutrition. Nutritional awareness is one of the main determinants of the appropriate diet. In order to understand the subtleties of the definition and essence of nutritional awareness, it is necessary to realise its close relationship with lifestyle, health, economic status and mass culture. The aim of the study was to assess the awareness and nutritional behaviour of Polish consumers. The research was carried out using the diagnostic survey method, I.e. the author’s questionnaire. The research has shown that the respondents know the principles of rational nutrition, although they do not always adhere to them, and the choice of food products is largely determined by the price and brand of the product. Respondents are familiar with the concept of “nutritional awareness” and believe that it has a huge impact on health.

Keywords

• rational nutrition, eating habits, nutritional awareness, economic status