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measurementThe SysOrg survey had 4,330 participants begin the survey, with 2,210 valid responses included in the final sample.

procedureThe SysOrg consortium validated the survey through a two-step process: (1) Expert review by two English-speaking experts in survey design and content to identify issues like leading or confusing questions, and (2) Translation and cultural adaptation into Italian, Danish, German, Arabic, French, and Polish, with review by native-language experts in each country to ensure cultural appropriateness.

measurementIn the SysOrg survey, respondents in Warsaw showed a statistically significant association (p < 0.05) between their dietary choices and more sustainable and healthier diets, whereas no such associations were observed in the other Case Study Territories (CSTs).

measurementIn the SysOrg survey, Copenhagen showed the highest frequency of legume consumption among the studied regions, followed by Cilento and Kenitra.

procedureThe median completion time for the SysOrg survey was 22 minutes; responses completed in less than 11 minutes were excluded to ensure data quality.

procedureIn the SysOrg survey, food groups were categorized as either “adequate,” meaning they have recommended intake levels in the Planetary Health Diet, or “limit,” meaning they should be minimized or not exceeded.

accountThe SysOrg survey was conducted online between January and March 2022 across five geographical regions in Europe and North Africa using non-probability river sampling.

claimRespondents in Copenhagen and Warsaw demonstrate more sustainable and healthier diets compared to respondents in the other Case Study Territories (CSTs) included in the SysOrg survey.

measurementThe SysOrg project received national funding from the Warsaw Municipality and the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), grant number SF-CO/SysOrg/6/2021.

referenceThe SysOrg survey consists of four thematic sections: socio-demographic characteristics, dietary composition, organic food consumption, and food waste.

measurementThe SysOrg survey examined the diet quality of 2,210 respondents across five Case Study Territories (CSTs).

claimThe reported intakes of the SysOrg population are not aligned with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) recommendations.

accountThe SysOrg study required additional sampling approaches in two rural areas to achieve a sufficient number of respondents, despite an initial goal of using a unified sampling method across all five Case Study Sites (CSTs).

accountThe SysOrg research project, titled 'Organic agro-food systems as models for sustainable food systems in Europe and North Africa,' gathered data on food systems in Europe and North Africa.

procedureIn the SysOrg survey, researchers calculated the Sustainable Healthy Diet Index (SHDI) using the cooked weight of portions for legumes, which were assumed to be ready-to-eat (soaked and cooked).

measurementParticipants in the SysOrg survey ranged in age from 18 to 95 years old.

claimThe SysOrg survey results may be subject to self-selection bias, as individuals with higher nutritional awareness or a stronger interest in health-related topics may have been more likely to participate, potentially skewing the Sustainable Healthy Diet Index (SHDI) scores upward.

claimThe observation that not all territories in the SysOrg survey showed significant results or consistent behavior supports the findings of Irz and colleagues, who identified regional differences in diet quality that extend beyond national-level results.

claimMeat is an overconsumed food in most of the five Case Study Territories (CSTs) examined in the SysOrg survey.

measurementThe SysOrg survey food frequency questionnaire asks respondents to select from ten frequency options ranging from 'never' to 'every time I eat' for specific food groups.

claimSelf-selection bias in the SysOrg survey may be more pronounced in urban and digitally connected areas such as Copenhagen and Warsaw, where individuals with high nutritional awareness are more easily reached through online channels.

claimFruit intake is the only food group where the SysOrg population's intake falls between the minimal and target recommendations.