Towards Sustainable Food Systems: Exploring the impact of food allergies on health and well-being in university settings

Ainul Hayati Abdull Aziz; Norrina Din; Dahlan Abdullah; Mazarina Devi

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5846

Authors

Ainul Hayati Abdull Aziz Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 13500 Penang, Malaysia
Norrina Din Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 13500 Penang, Malaysia
Dahlan Abdullah Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 13500 Penang, Malaysia
Mazarina Devi Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST) Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang 65114, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5846

Keywords:

Food Allergy, Food Choice Behavior, University Students

Abstract

Food allergies have a detrimental effect on the quality of life, economy, education, and can even be fatal. Food choice decisions among university-aged consumers with food allergies have been understudied. Therefore, this conceptual paper aims to investigate the impact of food allergies on the food choice behaviour of university students with food allergies. The implications of this research extend beyond academic circles. By providing a nuanced understanding of the interplay between food allergies and food choices, this conceptual paper calls for proactive measures to address the unique challenges faced by this demographic in navigating their dietary preferences within university settings.

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