Will Healthy Diets Increase Household Food Waste?

By:
Xue Cao, Xu Li​
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study investigates the relationship between healthy diet awareness and household food waste in China. Using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey, findings suggest that greater awareness of healthy eating significantly reduces household food waste. Factors such as household size, income, and employment status of the primary female member influence waste levels. The study recommends government campaigns promoting healthy eating as a strategy to minimize food wastage.

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