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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
The reshaping of eating habits in Ouagadougou of Burkina Faso in a global and local context
Authors
Vincent Zoma
Abstract
This article examines the changing eating
habits of city dwellers in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in a
context of globalisation, urbanisation and nutritional transition. Based on a
mixed methodology comprising a quantitative survey, semi-structured interviews,
field observation and documentary research, the study identifies a significant
change in dietary practices, marked by a gradual shift from traditional foods
to industrialised products. The analysis also reveals that the reshaping of the
eating habits of city dwellers in Ouagadougou is part of a dynamic of global
and local nutritional transition. Globalisation and rapid urbanisation have led
to a shift away from traditional dietary practices towards modern diets. This
shift is fuelled by factors such as urbanisation, increased availability of
processed foods, advertising and economic constraints. Local populations are
adopting new eating patterns influenced by these factors, with health and
economic repercussions, including an increase in nutrition-related diseases.
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Pages:32-37
How to cite this article:
Vincent Zoma "The reshaping of eating habits in Ouagadougou of Burkina Faso in a global and local context". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 32-37
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