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Understanding traditional and modern eating: the TEP10 framework
Gudrun Sproesser1, Matthew B Ruby2, Naomi Arbit3
1Department of Psychology, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany. gudrun.sproesser@uni-konstanz.de.
BMC Public Health
|December 4, 2019
Summary
Global eating patterns are shifting from traditional to modern. This study introduces the TEP10 framework, highlighting the multidimensional nature of traditional and modern eating for better understanding health and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Global shift from traditional to modern eating patterns observed.
- Traditional eating linked to positive health outcomes and sustainability.
- Lack of consensus on defining traditional vs. modern eating.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively compile facets of traditional and modern eating.
- To develop a framework for understanding these complex eating patterns.
- To emphasize the multidimensionality beyond single facets.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and expert discussions identified 106 facets.
- International and interdisciplinary perspectives were combined.
- A framework (TEP10) was developed, organizing facets into dimensions and subdimensions.
Main Results:
- 106 facets of traditional and modern eating were compiled.
- The TEP10 framework systematizes these facets into two major dimensions (what and how people eat) and 12 subdimensions.
- A multidimensional approach is necessary for comprehensive understanding.
Conclusions:
- Traditional and modern eating are complex phenomena with numerous facets.
- The TEP10 framework offers a structured approach to analyze these eating patterns.
- Considering the multidimensionality is crucial for understanding trends, consequences, and factors.
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