Commensality, the act of eating together, is an important human ritual that benefits beyond
the biological need for food and it is well established amongst food studies scholars. At the …

Purpose Food literacy is a multidimensional concept that prioritises the aspects individuals
require to navigate the contemporary foodscape successfully. The study aims to map the …

Food literacy (FL) has become a key concept for many family and consumer sciences/home
economics (FCS/HE) professionals, especially those with specializations in dietetics and …

Food literacy–ie the ability to collect, understand, process, and use relevant information to
navigate the food system–is a key concept inspiring food policies across the World. While …

Purpose Food literacy is an emerging concept associated with the skills, capabilities and
knowledge to prepare a healthy diet and make healthy food choices. This study aims to …

The recent “pedagogical turn”(Flowers and Swan 2012, p. 424) in food studies has
productively focused attention on how to teach for a more just and sustainable food system …

Family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals in home economics and allied fields
have a long history of fostering increased knowledge and skills related to food; in recent …

Food literacy continues to be a developing concept, and the need for a universal definition
with agreed subconstructs and validated measuring instruments continues to be a priority …

Background The gluten-free diet (GFD) involves the elimination of wheat and related grains.
Wheat is a key fortification vehicle for nutrients such as iron and B vitamins. While there is …

Technology increasingly mediates our everyday interactions with food, ranging from its
production and handling to the experience of preparing and eating it with friends and family …