Search resultsBeer consumers' perceptions of the health aspects of alcoholic beverages
Title
Beer consumers' perceptions of the health aspects of alcoholic beverages
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2008
Authors
Journal
Journal of Food Science
Volume
73
Issue
1
Pagination
H12 - H17
Date published
2008
ISBN
00221147 (ISSN)
Keywords
Adult, alcohol, Alcohol Drinking, Analysis of Variance, article, attitude to health, beer, chi square distribution, Chi-Square Distribution, consumer, drinking behavior, Female, Focus Groups, health food, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, health survey, Health Surveys, human, Humans, information processing, male, nutrition, nutritional value, Nutritive Value, Perceptions, psychological aspect, questionnaire, Questionnaires, Taste, wine
Abstract
Consumers' perceptions about alcohol are shaped by numerous factors. This environment includes advertisements, public service announcements, product labels, various health claims, and warnings about the dangers of alcohol consumption. This study used focus groups and questionnaires to examine consumers' perceptions of alcoholic beverages based on their nutritional value and health benefits. The overall purpose of this study was to examine beer consumers' perceptions of the health attributes and content of alcoholic beverages. Volunteers were surveyed at large commercial breweries in California, Missouri, and New Hampshire. The anonymous, written survey was presented in a self-explanatory format and was completed in 5 to 10 min. The content and style of the survey were derived from focus groups conducted in California. The data are separated by location, gender, and over or under the age of 30. Parametric data on beverage rating were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) while the nonparametric data from True/False or Yes/No questions were analyzed using chi-square. Although statistically significant variances did exist between survey location, gender, and age, general trends emerged in areas of inquiry. The findings indicate that a great opportunity exists to inform consumers about the health benefits derived from the moderate consumption of all alcoholic beverages.