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Diet Quality is Positively Associated With Nature Relatedness in a U.S. Population: A Pilot Study
Dahlia Stott1, Jonathan M Deutsch2, Micheal Bruneau1
1Department of Health Sciences, Drexel University, 60 N 36 Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Preventive Medicine Reports
|November 19, 2024
Summary
Higher Nature Relatedness is linked to better diet quality, including more fruits and vegetables. This connection can inform nutrition programs for personal and planetary health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Sustainable dietary practices are crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting planetary health.
- Nature Relatedness, an individual's connection to nature, influences environmental concern and stewardship.
- While intentions to adopt sustainable diets are linked to Nature Relatedness, actual dietary intake has not been fully explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the relationship between diet quality and Nature Relatedness in adults.
- To investigate if Nature Relatedness predicts adherence to a healthier diet.
- To explore the potential of nature-based interventions in promoting sustainable eating habits.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 300 US adults from September to November 2023.
- Participants completed the Diet History Questionnaire II and the Nature Relatedness scale.
- Diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2020, and associations were analyzed using correlation coefficients and regression models, controlling for demographic factors.
Main Results:
- A positive and significant association was found between overall diet quality (HEI-2020 total score) and Nature Relatedness (p < 0.001).
- Specific dietary components, including total fruit, total vegetable, and greens and beans, were positively associated with Nature Relatedness (p < 0.001).
- Nature Relatedness significantly predicted higher diet quality, including fruit, vegetable, and bean consumption, and moderation of refined grain intake.
Conclusions:
- Positive and significant relationships exist between diet quality, key dietary components, and Nature Relatedness.
- Findings suggest that fostering a connection with nature may promote healthier and more sustainable dietary patterns.
- Results can inform future research and nutrition interventions focused on nature-based approaches for personal and planetary well-being.
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