Table 8 Reasons for consuming vegetables (Multiple-Response)
Reasons | f | % |
|---|---|---|
1. Main Reasons for Consuming OV (n = 257) | ||
Healthier than conventional vegetables | 225 | 87.5 |
Free from inorganic inputs | 194 | 75.5 |
Conventional vegetables are not good for health | 148 | 57.6 |
2. Main Reasons for Consuming Both OV and CV (n = 241) | ||
High price of organic vegetables | 175 | 72.6 |
Not many varieties of OV | 172 | 71.4 |
Vegetables that we consume often are not available in the stores | 172 | 71.4 |
3. Main Reason for Consuming CV only (n = 127) | ||
High price of organic vegetables | 119 | 93.7 |
Do not see a difference between conventional and organic vegetables | 86 | 67.7 |
Inorganic pesticide free vegetables are safe | 85 | 66.9 |