A qualitative exploration on the prevalence of a diet culture mindset among plant-based eaters in Vermont
Jiao, M
Jiao, M
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Plant-based diets are known for benefiting human health and the environment. However, there is a potential co-occurrence with behaviors linked to “diet culture”, which equates thinness to health. This study explores the theory that plant-based eating is associated with diet culture beliefs. 28 Vermont plant-based adults were interviewed in 2022 and transcripts were thematically coded and analyzed for diet culture beliefs. Diet culture beliefs were evident in 75% (n=21) of the interviews. Participants discussed the use of dietary restriction strategies such as moralizing foods. Promotion of plant-based diets must be careful to avoid aligning with diet culture associated beliefs.
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Undergraduate
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2024-01-01