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Cultural influence on the acceptance of functional foods

Dear participant, this questionnaire is part of an international comparative study that seeks to analyze how cultural factors influence the acceptance of functional foods. Your participation is very valuable, as it will allow us to understand the role of the food tradition and the trust in the benefits of these foods in different cultural contexts. The answers will be used only for academic and research purposes.
Section 1. General information
Instructions. Select an answer according to your characteristics.
1.Genger:(Required.)
2.Age:(Required.)
3.Region of residence(Required.)
Belowis a small concept of funtional food
“A functional food is one that, in addition to its nutritional value, incorporates natural or added components that promote health, offering additional benefits such as disease prevention and improved well-being.”
Section 2. Knowledge about functional foods
Instructions. It’s necessary that you answer all the questions honestly by marking the reagent that is appropriate for you as an answer.
4.Have you heard the term "functional foods" before?(Required.)
5.In a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you know about functional foods? Where: 1= Nothing. 2= Little. 3= Moderate 4= Quite 5= Very much(Required.)
Section 3. Frequency and consumption habits
Instructions. Select the option that best matches your characteristics.
6.How often do you consume functional foods? Where: 1 = Never, 2 = Rarely, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Frequently, 5 = Always(Required.)
7.What type of functional foods do you consume the most?(Required.)
Section 4. Trust and perception
Instructions. Mark the option you consider most appropriate.
8.In a scale from 1 to 5, how much trust do you have in the benefits of functional foods? Where: 1 = No trust, 2 = Little trust, 3 = Moderate trust, 4 = High trust, 5 = Complete trust(Required.)
9.Do you prefer foods perceived as natural or fortified?(Required.)
Section 5. Food tradition and culture
Instructions. Select the level of importance and the value of food tradition and culture.
10.How important is it to you that functional foods are linked to your cultural tradition? Where: 1 = Not important, 2 = Slightly important, 3 = Moderately important, 4 = Important, 5 = Very important(Required.)
11.Do you consider that functional foods respect the culinary traditions of your culture?(Required.)
12.How much does the opinion of your family or community influence your decision to consume functional foods? Where: 1 = Not at all, 2 = A little, 3 = Moderately, 4 = A lot, 5 = Completely(Required.)
13.What cultural value do you most associate with your daily diet?(Required.)
Section 6. Cultural perception of functional foods
Instructions. Select the option closest to your cultural perception.
14.In your culture, are natural foods more valued than fortified ones?(Required.)
15.Do you think functional foods are perceived as foreign or integrated into your culture?(Required.)
16.How much does international advertising influence your perception of functional foods compared to local tradition? Where: 1 = Not at all, 2 = A little, 3 = Moderately, 4 = A lot, 5 = Completely(Required.)
Section 7. Cultural identity and trust
Instructions. Mark the option that best identifies your cultural identity and trust.
17.How much do you trust functional foods produced in your own region? Where: 1 = Not at all, 2 = A little, 3 = Moderately, 4 = A lot, 5 = Completely(Required.)
18.Do you trust functional foods more from local or international brands?(Required.)
19.What role does cultural identity (e.g., customs, traditions, regional pride) play in your choice of foods? Where: 1 = None, 2 = Low, 3 = Moderate, 4 = High, 5 = Very high(Required.)
Section 8. Open-ended questions
Instructions. Answer each question briefly and sincerely, as they will help us understand qualitative aspects based on cultural influence.
20.What aspects of your culture most influence your acceptance or rejection of functional foods?(Required.)
21.What cultural differences do you notice between your region and others regarding the consumption of functional foods?(Required.)
“Thank you very much for your participation!”
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