Organic food from the perspective of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

• Autorzy: Tarnowska Katarzyna , Winkler Renata , Gruczyńska-Sękowska Eliza , Kowalska Dorota , Majewska Ewa

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DOI

10.22630/TPFP.2024.1.10032

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing worldwide. Children with ASD often have impaired detoxification capacity, gastrointestinal problems and food intolerances. A well-balanced diet based on organic foods can play a significant role in alleviating both metabolic and psychological symptoms. The aim of this study was to explore the opinions and attitudes of parents of children with ASD towards organic foods. The study was conducted between June 2021 and May 2022 using a survey method, among 96 respondents. Those who were more knowledgeable about proper nutrition (19% of respondents) and those who used special diets for their children (45%) were more likely than the other respondents to believe that organic foods could improve the functioning of children with ASD. These parents were also characterized by a better knowledge of organic food (definition, labelling). The most important factors when choosing organic food were health considerations, chemical content and simple product composition. The main source of information about organic food was the Internet (88%) and the most common place to buy was a specialist shop (43%). Parents who purchased organic food most frequently chose vegetables and fruit (69%) and eggs (65%). The main reasons respondents gave for not purchasing organic food are the high price and a lack of trust towards producers and certification bodies. In light of the collected data, it seems justified to take actions aimed at raising parents' knowledge of proper diet and nutrition, which could result in increased consumer awareness of organic food.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

organic food; autism; diets; nutrition; knowledge; consumer preferences

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Szkoły Głównej Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
• Czasopismo: Postępy Techniki Przetwórstwa Spożywczego
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: nr 1
• Strony: 52--64
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 43 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Tarnowska Katarzyna

• Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8459-9019

autor

Winkler Renata

• Cracow University of Economics, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4697-9264

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Gruczyńska-Sękowska Eliza

• Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3309-9425

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Kowalska Dorota

• Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3680-636X

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Majewska Ewa

• Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5910-1119

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