NCT07105423|Completed
Mindful Eating and Sustainability
Food Choices of the Future: The Relationship Between Mindful Eating and Sustainability in University Students
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Food Choices of the Future: The Relationship Between Mindful Eating and Sustainability in University Students
Sponsor study identifier
observational
869
1 country
1
Study Start
April 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
May 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
May 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Background: Problems such as worldwide population growth, climate change and depletion of natural resources increase the importance of sustainable nutrition. Sustainable nutrition is an approach that promotes healthy food choices, taking into account environmental, social and economic impacts. This approach affects not only the environment, but also the health of individuals and social equity. Eating mindfulness supports individuals to make both healthy and environmentally friendly choices by increasing their sensory and mental attention while eating. University students are an important target group for raising sustainability awareness as they develop independent eating habits during this period. However, it is seen that young individuals are not sufficiently informed about sustainable nutrition and eating awareness. Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between eating awareness and sustainable eating habits of university students. Expected Results of the Study: It is expected to determine the relationship between eating awareness levels and sustainable eating habits of university students. The findings are expected to show that students with high levels of eating awareness are more prone to sustainable eating habits. In addition, the links between physical activity level and sustainable nutrition will also be revealed, and it is thought that it can be concluded that physically active students are more sensitive to environmental awareness and sustainable food preferences.
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May 30, 2025
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April 1, 2025
Actual (reported)May 16, 2025
Actual (reported)May 30, 2025
Actual (reported)May 30, 2025
Actual (reported)August 6, 2025
Actual (reported)Association between mindful eating and sustainable and healthy eating behaviors among university students
Mindful eating will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ). The questionnaire consists of 30 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale and comprises seven subscales: disinhibition, emotional eating, eating control, awareness, eating discipline, conscious nutrition, and interference. Negatively worded items will be reverse-scored in accordance with the Turkish MEQ scoring procedure before subscale and total scores are calculated, such that higher scores consistently indicate greater mindful eating. Sustainable and healthy eating behaviors will be assessed using the Sustainable and Healthy Eating (SHE) Behaviors Scale. The scale consists of 32 items rated on a 7-point Likert scale and comprises seven dimensions: quality labels (local and organic), seasonal foods and food-waste avoidance, animal welfare, meat reduction, healthy and balanced eating, local food, and low fat. Higher scores indicate greater adherence to sustainable and healthy eating beha
Up to two months
Associations between MEQ and SHE scores will be examined at the total-score and dimension/subscale levels.
Up to one month
Association between physical activity and mindful eating among university students
Up to a month
The population of this study consisted of male and female university students aged between 18 and 25 years studying in Ankara.
Atılım University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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869 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
May 16, 2025
First Posted
August 6, 2025
Study Start
April 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
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Primary Completion
May 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
May 30, 2025
Actual (reported)Last Updated
September 21, 2026
Record last verified: 2025-07
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