Jones Sheila A, Walter Janelle, Soliah LuAnn, Phifer Janna T
J Acad Nutr Diet. 2014 Oct;114(10):1552-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.05.003. Epub 2014 Jun 25.
Family meals are positively associated with increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and numerous nutrients, promoting good eating habits and disease prevention. Families benefiting from home-cooked meals are more likely to consume smaller portions and fewer calories, less fat, less salt, and less sugar. Some Western cultures have lost confidence in preparing meals and tend to rely on foods prepared outside the home. The ability of young adults to prepare foods at home may be impaired. The purpose of our study is to identify motivators and, consequently, barriers to preparing foods at home vs purchasing preprepared foods from a deli or eating in a restaurant. Focus groups of college students (n=239) from two universities were asked questions about motivators to preparing meals at home in two subsequent sessions. The primary motivators among the students were that they desired to save money; had a model in food preparation; were familiar with cooking techniques; and had enough time to shop, cook, and clean up after meals. Food and nutrition practitioners have opportunities to promote cost-effective, simple, and time-saving home food preparation techniques as healthful habits.
家庭聚餐与水果、蔬菜及多种营养素摄入量的增加呈正相关，有助于养成良好的饮食习惯并预防疾病。受益于家庭烹饪餐食的家庭更有可能减少每餐分量，摄入更少的卡路里、脂肪、盐和糖。一些西方文化对自己准备餐食失去了信心，倾向于依赖家庭以外制作的食物。年轻人在家准备食物的能力可能会受到影响。我们研究的目的是确定在家准备食物相对于从熟食店购买预制食品或在餐馆就餐的动机及相应障碍。来自两所大学的239名大学生参加了焦点小组，在随后的两个环节中被问及在家准备餐食的动机。学生们的主要动机是他们想省钱；有食物制作的榜样；熟悉烹饪技巧；并且有足够的时间购物、做饭和饭后清理。食品和营养从业者有机会推广经济高效、简单且节省时间的家庭食物制作技巧，将其作为健康的习惯。
