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Food Science and Technology Vol. 13(2), pp. 152 - 164
DOI: 10.13189/fst.2025.130204
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Sustainable Food for a Better Future: Insights from University Students in Saudi Arabia
Sanjida Haque 1,2,*, Ghazala Imran 3, Mohammad Nurunnabi 2
1 Center of Excellence in Cyber Security, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
2 Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
3 College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
This study utilized a cross-sectional survey design to assess the levels of knowledge, behaviors, and practices among 368 undergraduate university students from Saudi Arabia regarding sustainable food choices, along with the factors that influence their adoption of such behaviors. A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to both male and female students from January to June 2023. The study has obtained appropriate ethical approval. Students had a very limited level of self-reported knowledge and displayed a moderate level of behavior toward sustainable food. Moreover, there was a noteworthy connection between gender and students' self-reported knowledge of sustainable food. The study also observed a significant association between students' behavior toward sustainable food, gender, level of education, and enrollment criteria. Likewise, students in this study displayed an impressive level of awareness and interest when questioned about sustainable food practices at the university. The study offers valuable insights into promoting sustainable eating behaviors among university students and provides guidance on designing and implementing effective interventions and policies to improve eating habits in daily life and on university campuses particularly in the context of Saudi Vision 2030 and UN Agenda 2030.
KEYWORDS
Sustainable Food, Knowledge, Attitudes, University Students, Saudi Arabia
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Sanjida Haque , Ghazala Imran , Mohammad Nurunnabi , "Sustainable Food for a Better Future: Insights from University Students in Saudi Arabia," Food Science and Technology, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 152 - 164, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/fst.2025.130204.
(b). APA Format:
Sanjida Haque , Ghazala Imran , Mohammad Nurunnabi (2025). Sustainable Food for a Better Future: Insights from University Students in Saudi Arabia. Food Science and Technology, 13(2), 152 - 164. DOI: 10.13189/fst.2025.130204.