Understanding food literacy from perceptions of young Canadian adults: A qualitative study

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dc.contributor.authorColatruglio, Sarah
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeFalkenberg, Thomas (Education) Fieldhouse, Paul (Human Nutritional Sciences)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorSlater, Joyce (Human Nutritional Sciences)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-01-08T15:08:50Z
dc.date.available2015-01-08T15:08:50Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-08
dc.degree.disciplineHuman Nutritional Sciencesen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this qualitative, grounded theory study was to explore the concept of food literacy as it relates to well-being from the perspective of young Canadian adults who recently transitioned to independent living. Seventeen individual, interviews were conducted with Canadian university students. Results suggest that while young adults value “healthy” eating, they are at risk for leaving their family homes lacking necessary food literacy required to make healthy food choices, sustain healthy food relationships and be well. Results suggest that significant challenges exist with regard to acquiring/utilizing food literacy, which appear to influence food choices, health and well-being. Findings indicate that young adults could benefit from expanding their views on food to encompass cultural and environmental knowledge. This thesis adds value to the existing literature by exploring the components of food literacy and connections to well-being.en_US
dc.description.noteFebruary 2015en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/30169
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectFood Literacyen_US
dc.subjectNutritionen_US
dc.subjectFood Skillsen_US
dc.subjectYoung Adultsen_US
dc.titleUnderstanding food literacy from perceptions of young Canadian adults: A qualitative studyen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
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