Hypothetical models of food consumption behavior by the elderly

Illés Sándor and Végh Katalin: Hypothetical models of food consumption behavior by the elderly.

[thumbnail of proceedings_of_the_challenges_for_analysis_0699-0706.pdf]
Preview
Cikk, tanulmány, mű
proceedings_of_the_challenges_for_analysis_0699-0706.pdf

Download (104kB) | Preview

Abstract

Aging is not only a challenge for food producers, but also provides a treasure trove of new opportunities for product development and innovations. We have designed a prototype model of food consumption of the elderly with the goal of calling the attention of producers and growers to the specific needs of this growing market segment. However, the food consumption habits of the elderly cannot be compacted into a single model, since this specific age group is not homogenous. By designing hypothetical models we are hoping to facilitate the further research of the issue. In the near future we want to test and try our general models in practice, involving the producers as well as the consumers. The models point at the specific needs of aging populations and their choice of food products based upon reasonable decisions and focusing on the future. Considerations of the future perspective are an important feature of this behavior, since it might significantly improve the quality of life and health awareness of the elderly, their decisions in the field of consumption, and ultimately their general health and welfare conditions.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Journal or Publication Title: Proceedings of the Challenges for Analysis of the Economy, the Businesses, and Social Progress : International Scientific Conference Szeged, November 19-21, 2009
Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-963-06-9558-9
Page Range: pp. 699-706
Related URLs: http://acta.bibl.u-szeged.hu/57418/
Uncontrolled Keywords: Fogyasztói magatartás - idősek
Additional Information: Bibliogr.: 706. p. ; összefoglalás angol nyelven
Date Deposited: 2019. Apr. 25. 10:30
Last Modified: 2022. Nov. 08. 13:09
URI: http://acta.bibl.u-szeged.hu/id/eprint/57834

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item