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Comportamiento alimentario
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Brunet, G., Fajardo, G., Costa, M., Bonilla, González, F., Bentancor, S., Verdier, S, Curutchet, M.R., Girona, A., Pochellú, L., Cauci, A., Ares, G. (2026). How do households cope with food insecurity? Quantitative analysis of the coping strategies of households with children attending public childcare in Uruguay. Appetite, 216, 108267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2025.108267
Vidal, L., de León, C., Ares, G., Rodríguez, R., Brunet, G., Girona, A. (2026). Prevalence and Predictors of Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding at Hospital Discharge in Uruguay. Journal of Human Lactation, https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261446162
Kraemer, M.V.S., Fernandes, A.C., Ares, G., Chaddad, M.C.C., Uggioni, P.L., Bernardo, G.L., Proença, R.P.C. (2026). A qualitative exploration of Brazilian parents’ attitudes toward food additives through the lens of the Motivation and Opportunity as Determinants Model. British Food Journal, https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-07-2025-0919
Girona, A., Machín, L., Vitola, A., Ares, G., Rodríguez, R., Vinçon, C., Lozano, M., Antúnez, L., Vidal, L. (2026). A qualitative exploration of parental decision-making regarding ultra-processed products for children aged 2 to 5 years. Appetite, 220, 108440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2026.108440
Vidal, L., Ares, G., Rodríguez, R., Vitola, A., Correa, F., Machín, L., de León, C., Brunet, G., Girona, A. (2026). Mothers’ perceptions of marketing elements on infant formula packages: A mixed-methods exploration in Uruguay. Appetite, 216, 108282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2025.108282
Girona, A., de Pena, L., Sant’Anna, H.C., Ares, G., Heck, R. (2025). Exploring the social representations of breastfeeding among mothers and grandmothers in Uruguay using word association. International Breastfeeding Journal, 20, 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00750-4
Ares, G., Brunet, G., Giménez, A., Vidal, L. (2025). An Exploration of the Motives Underlying the Selection of the Food Outlets in Which People Purchase Fresh Foods in Montevideo, Uruguay. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2025.02.014
Machín, L., Girona, A., Salgado, S., Marrero, C., Giménez, A., Curutchet, M.R., Ares, G. (2025). A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to fruit and vegetable consumption among Uruguayan adults using the social ecological model. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1698481. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1698481
Girona, A., Machín, L., Vitola, A., Ares, G., Rodríguez, R., Vinçon, C., Lozano, M., Antúnez, L., Pardiñas, V., Vidal, L. (2025). Factors influencing parental decisions on food choices during complementary feeding: a qualitative study in Uruguay. Health Promotion International, 40, daaf037. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf037
Jaeger, S.R., Chheang, S.L., Ares, G. (2025). How do omnivore consumers perceive plant-based alternatives to yoghurt, cheese, eggs and salmon? Comparison with animal-based counterparts and consideration of the effect of nutrition and ingredient information. Food Quality and Preference, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2025.105531
Ares, G., Brunet, G., Giménez, A., Girona, A., Vidal, L. (2025). Understanding fruit and vegetable consumption among Uruguayan adults, Appetite, 107824. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107824
Girona, A., Vitola, A., Brunet, G., Ares, G., de León, C., Rodríguez, R., Lozano, M., Vidal, L. (2025). A qualitative exploration of mothers’ perspectives on infant formula use in Uruguay. Appetite, 204, 107753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107753
Torres, M., Ares, G., Antúnez, L., Fernández-Theoduloz, G. (2025). Exploring energy drink consumption in emerging adulthood in Uruguay: A cross-sectional study. Food Quality and Preference, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2025.105672
Brunet, G., Girona, A., Fajardo, G., Ares, G. (2024). Moderators of the effect of household food insecurity on food consumption among Uruguayan children and adolescents. Sage Open, doi: 10.1177/21582440241281843
Girona, A., Brunet, G., Ares, G., Rodríguez, R., de León, C., Lozano, M., Vidal, L. (2024). Factors Influencing Health Professionals’ Decisions Regarding the Indication of Infant Formula: A Qualitative Exploration in Uruguay. Journal of Human Lactation, 10.1177/08903344241271346
Vidal, L., Brunet, G., Girona, A., Machín, L., Curutchet, M.R., de León, C., Ares, G. (2024). ‘It’s not something I really think about’: Parents’ perspectives and practices about how much food to offer in early childhood. Journal of Sensory Studies, 39, e12917, https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12917
Vidal, L., Antúnez, L., Ares, G., Gugliucci, V., Vitola, A., Girona, A. (2024). Factors underlying mothers’ decision to offer ultra-processed meals during early childhood. Food Quality and Preference, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2024.105279
Brunet, G., Machín, L., Fajardo, G., Bonilla, L., Costa, M., González, F., Bentancor, S., Verdier, S., Girona, A., Curutchet, M.R., Pochellú, L., Cauci, A., Ares, G. (2024). Coping strategies of food insecure households with children and adolescents in Uruguay, a high-income Latin American country: A qualitative study through the lens of Bourdieu’s theories of capitals and practice. Appetite, 107383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107383
Machín, L., Brunet, G., Fajardo, G., Bonilla, L., Costa, M., González, F., Bentancor, S., Girona, A., Verdier, S., Curutchet, M.R., Cauci, A., Pochellú, L., Ares, G. (2024). Exploring food purchase decisions in food insecure households: An exploratory qualitative study in an emerging Latin American country. Food Quality and Preference, 24, 5524-5533, https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980021003463
Ares, G., De Rosso, S., Mueller, C., Philippe, K., Pickard, A., Nicklaus, S., van Kleef, E., Varela, P. (2024). The Intertwinement of the Physical and Digital Worlds in the Development of Food Literacy Competencies. Nutrition Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuae137
Folwarczny, M., Ares, G., Otterbring, T. (2023). Sustainable food choices as an impression management strategy. Current Opinion in Food Science, 49, 100969. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100969
Ares, G., Antúnez, L., Curutchet, M.R., Galicia, L., Natero, V., Giménez, A., Otterbring, T. (2023). Qualitative exploration of the reasons for not using nutritional warnings after policy implementation in Uruguay. Health Promotion International https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100969
Rodríguez, R., de León, C., Girona, A., Alcaire, F., Antúnez, L., Ares, G., Vidal, L. (2023). The Idealization of Infant Formula: A Longitudinal Analysis of Labels in Uruguay. Journal of Human Lactation, https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344231172478
Ares, G., De Rosso, S., Mueller, C., Philippe, K., Pickard, A., Nicklaus, S., van Kleef, E., Varela, P. (2023). Development of food literacy in children and adolescents: implications for the design of strategies to promote healthier and more sustainable diets. Nutrition Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344231172478
Vidal, L., Iragola, V., Machín, L., Brunet, G., Girona, A., Curutchet, M.R., de León, C., Ares, G. (2022). A Qualitative Exploration of Parents’ Food Choices During Early Childhood. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 54, 764-775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2022.03.006
Antúnez, L., Marrero, C., Machín, L., Varela, L., Curutchet, M.R., Ares, G. (2022). Mental associations with salt among Uruguayan consumers. Food Quality and Preference, 102, 104684. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104684
Antúnez, L., Vidal, L., Giménez, A., Curutchet, M.R., Ares, G. (2022). Age, time orientation and risk perception are major determinants of discretionary salt usage. Appetite, 171, 105924. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2022.105924
Realini, C.E., Ares, G., Antúnez, L., Brito, G., Luzardo, S., del Campo, M., Saunders, C., Farouk, M.M., Montossi, F.M. (2022). Meat insights: Uruguayan consumers´mental associations and motives underlying consumption changes. Meat Science, 192, 108901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108901
Moura, A.F., Vidal, L., Girona, A., Ares, G. (2022). Parenthood as a Window of Opportunity for Dietary Changes: Perspectives From Uruguayan Parents. Health Education and Behavior, 10.1177/10901981221074912
Gugliucci, V., Vitola, A., Girona, A., Santín, V., Vidal, L., Giménez, A., Curutchet, M.R., Ares, G. (2022). Social representations of cooking and homemade meals. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 28, 100534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2022.100534
Ares, G., Bove, I., Vidal, L., Brunet, G., Fuletti, D., Arroyo, A., Blanc, M.V. (2021). The experience of social distancing for families with children and adolescents during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Uruguay: Difficulties and opportunities. Children and Youth Services Review, 121, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105906
Gidlöf K., Ares G., Aschemann-Witzel J., Otterbring T. (2021). Give us today our daily bread: The effect of hunger on consumers’ visual attention towards bread and the role of time orientation. Food Quality and Preference, 88,104079.
Vidal, L., Brunet, G., Curutchet, M.R., Girona, A., Pardiñas, V., Guerra, D., Platero, E., Machado, L., González, F., Gugliucci, V., Ares, G. (2021). Is COVID-19 a threat or an opportunity for healthy eating? An exploration of the factors that moderate the impact of the pandemic on eating habits in Uruguay. Appetite, 167, 105651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105651
Jaeger, S.R., Vidal, L., Ares, G., Chheang, S.L., Spinelli, S. (2021). Healthier eating: Covid-19 disruption as a catalyst for positive change. Food Quality and Preference, 92, 104220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104220
Vidal, L, Bove, I., Brunet, G., Girona, A., Alcaire, F., Antúnez, L., Ares, G. (2021). Are the recommendations of pediatricians about complementary feeding aligned with current guidelines in Uruguay? Public Health Nutrition, 24, 641 – 650. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980020005352
Vidal, L., Brunet, G., Bove, I., Girona, A., Fuletti, D., Ares, G. (2021). Parents mental associations with ultra-processed products for their infant children: Insights to improve complementary feeding practices. Food Quality and Preference, 94, 104335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104335
Alcaire, F., Antúnez, L., Vidal, L., Velázquez, A.L., Giménez, A., Curutchet, M.R., Girona, A., Ares, G. (2021). Healthy snacking in the school environment: Exploring children and mothers’ perspective using projective techniques. Food Quality and Preference, 90, 10417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.104173
Ares, G., Antúnez, L., Alcaire, F., Vidal, L., Bove, I. (2021). Listening to the voices of adolescents for the design of strategies to promote healthy eating: An exploratory study in a Latin American country. Public Health Nutrition, 24, 5962-5962. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980021002548
Brunet, G., Vidal, L., Bove, I., Girona , Iragola, I., Ceriani, F., Rodríguez, R., Martínez, A., Fuletti, D., Ares, G. (2021) The social representations of complementary feeding. Appetite, 165, 105324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105324
Ares G., Girona A., Rodríguez R., Vidal L., Iragola V., Machín L., de León C., Bove I. (2020). Social representations of breastfeeding and infant formula: An exploratory study with mothers and health professionals to inform policy making. Appetite, 151, 104683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2020.104683
Schnettler B., Hueche C., Andrades J., Ares G., Miranda H., Orellana L., Grunert K.G. (2020). How is satisfaction with food-related life conceptualized? A comparison between parents and their adolescent children in dual-headed households. Food Quality and Preference, 86, 104021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.104021
Antúnez L., Alcaire F., Giménez A., Ares G. (2020). Can sodium warnings modify preferences? A case study with white bread. Food Research International, 134, 109239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109239
Machín L., Curutchet M.R., Gugliucci V., Vitola A., Otterbring T., de Alcantara M., Ares G. (2020). The habitual nature of food purchases at the supermarket: Implications for policy making. Appetite, 155, 104844. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2020.104844
Machín, L., Antúnez, L., Curutchet, M.R., Ares, G. (2020). The heuristics that guide healthines perception of ultra-processed foods: A qualitative exploration. Public Health Nutrition, 23, 2932-2940. 10.1017/S1368980020003158
Cliceri D., Spinelli S., Dinnella C., Ares G., Monteleone E. (2019). Consumer categorization of plant-based dishes: Implications for promoting vegetable consumption. Food Quality and Preference, 76, 133-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2019.04.002
Fonseca V.V., Ares G., Deliza R. (2019). Do food-related emotional associations differ with socio-economic status? An exploratory qualitative study with Brazilian consumers. Food Research International, 116, 687-696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.097
Sulmont-Rossé C., Drabek R., Almli V.L., van Zyl H., Silva A.P., Kern M., McEwan J.A., Ares G. (2019). A cross-cultural perspective on feeling good in the context of foods and beverages. Food Research International, 115, 292-301
Schnettler B., Grunert K.G., Lobos G., Miranda-Zapata E., Denegri M., Ares G., Hueche C. (2018). A latent class analysis of family eating habits in families with adolescents. Appetite, 129, 37-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2018.06.035
Ares G., Aschemann-Witzel J., Vidal L., Machín L., Moratorio X., Bandeira E., Curutchet M.R., Bove I., Giménez A. (2018). Consumer accounts of favourable dietary behaviour change and comparison with official dietary guidelines. Public Health Nutrition, 21, 1952-1960. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980018000241
Lima M., Ares G., Deliza R. (2018). Children and adults’ sensory and hedonic perception of added sugar reduction in grape nectar. Journal of Sensory Studies, 33, e12317. https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12317
Schnettler B., Miranda H., Miranda-Zapata E., Lobos G., Denegri M., Lapo M., Ares G., Hueche C. (2018). Diet quality and satisfaction with different domains of life in single- and dual-headed households: Comparing mother-adolescent dyads. Children and Youth Services Review, 89, 124-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.04.027
Tórtora G., Ares G. (2018). Influence of time orientation on food choice: Case study with cookie labels. Food Research International, 106, 706-711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.01.045
Machín L., Aschemann-Witzel J., Patiño A., Moratorio X., Bandeira E., Curutchet M.R., Martínez J., Bove I., Molina V., Giménez A., Ares G. (2018). Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing the Uruguayan Dietary Guidelines in Everyday Life: A Citizen Perspective. Health Education and Behavior, 45, 511-523. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198117744243
Antúnez L., Giménez A., Alcaire F., Vidal L., Ares G. (2017). Consumer perception of salt-reduced breads: Comparison of single and two-bites evaluation. Food Research International, 100, 254-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.07.014
Yoo H.-J., Machín L., Arrúa A., Antúnez L., Vidal L., Giménez A., Curutchet M.R., Ares G. (2017). Children and adolescents’ attitudes towards sugar reduction in dairy products. Food Research International, 94, 108-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.02.005
Schnettler B., Lobos G., Miranda-Zapata E., Denegri M., Ares G., Hueche C. (2017). Diet quality and satisfaction with life, family life, and food-related life across families: A cross-sectional pilot study with mother-father-adolescent triads. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14, 1313. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14111313
Rossi M., Ferre Z., Curutchet M.R., Giménez A., Ares G. (2017). Influence of sociodemographic characteristics on different dimensions of household food insecurity in Montevideo, Uruguay. Public Health Nutrition, 20, 620-629. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980016002548
Ares G., Machín L., Girona A., Curutchet M.R., Giménez A. (2017). Comparison of motives underlying food choice and barriers to healthy eating among low medium income consumers in Uruguay. Cadernos de Saude Publica, 33, e00213315. https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311×00213315
Ares G., Vidal L., Allegue G., Giménez A., Bandeira E., Moratorio X., Molina V., Curutchet M.R. (2016). Consumers’ conceptualization of ultra-processed foods. Appetite, 105, 611-617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2016.06.028
Ares G., Giménez A., Vidal L., Zhou Y., Krystallis A., Tsalis G., Symoneaux R., Cunha L.M., de Moura A.P., Claret A., Guerrero L., Cardello A.V., Wright A., Jefferies L., Lloyd M., Oliveira D., Deliza R. (2016). Do we all perceive food-related wellbeing in the same way? Results from an exploratory cross-cultural study. Food Quality and Preference, 52, 62-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2016.03.014
Machín L., Giménez A., Curutchet M.R., Martínez J., Ares G. (2016). Motives Underlying Food Choice for Children and Perception of Nutritional Information Among Low-Income Mothers in a Latin American Country. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 48, 478-485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.396
Oliveira D., Reis F., Deliza R., Rosenthal A., Giménez A., Ares G. (2016). Difference thresholds for added sugar in chocolate-flavoured milk: Recommendations for gradual sugar reduction. Food Research International, 89, 448-453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2016.08.019
Ares G., de Saldamando L., Giménez A., Claret A., Cunha L.M., Guerrero L., de Moura A.P., Oliveira D.C.R., Symoneaux R., Deliza R. (2015). Consumers’ associations with wellbeing in a food-related context: A cross-cultural study. Food Quality and Preference, 40, 304-315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2014.06.001
Mawad F., Trías M., Giménez A., Maiche A., Ares G. (2015). Influence of cognitive style on information processing and selection of yogurt labels: Insights from an eye-tracking study. Food Research International, 74, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2015.04.023
Machín L., Giménez A., Vidal L., Ares G. (2014). Influence of Context on Motives Underlying Food Choice. Journal of Sensory Studies, 29, 313-324. https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12107
Varela P., Antúnez L., Silva Cadena R., Giménez A., Ares G. (2014). Attentional capture and importance of package attributes for consumers’ perceived similarities and differences among products: A case study with breakfast cereal packages. Food Research International, 64, 701-710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2014.08.015
Ares, G., de Saldamando, L., Giménez, A., Deliza, R. (2014). Food and wellbeing: Towards a consumer-based approach. Appetite, 74, 61-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2013.11.017
Ares, G., Mawad, F., Giménez, A., Maiche, A. (2014). Influence of rational and intuitive thinking styles on food choice: Preliminary evidence from an eye-tracking study with yogurt labels. Food Quality and Preference, 32, 65-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2013.07.005