A Well Mind, A Wise Choice: A Systematic Review of Wellness and its Influence on Food Decision-Making

Wellness is an individual state of mind that promote optimal health and well-being through personal responsibility, intentions, and actions. The dynamic nature of wellness is expressed through an active process of self-empowerment and choices, including the physical dimension associated with a lifestyle that also involves nutrition. Although the association between wellness, well-being, and health has been studied in the literature, the existing body of knowledge appears fragmented and lacks consolidation regarding the role of wellness and its dimensions in the food purchase decisionmaking process. A systematic literature review was conducted and a sample of 85 articles relevant to the investigation was selected. The analysis found that wellness plays a mediating function in consumer purchase decision-making, and it is represented by dimensions that relate to health: motivation to feel better, motivation for preventive health, and healthy lifestyle.