## 3 Results and Discussion
### Associations Between Organic and Sustainable Food-Related Behaviors in Warsaw
#### 3.2.1 Dietary Behavior
Farmers' markets emerge as the most favored source for procuring food outside of supermarkets, with 91% of those respondents indicating this preference (Figure 7). Engaging in more sustainable shopping practices, particularly through the use of farmers' markets, has been shown to be associated with a growing dissatisfaction with  
Figure 5: Answers to the household survey question: “How important are the following attributes for your food choices?” by respondents in Warsaw. Grading from 1—not important at all, to 5—very important. N = 449. Figure 6: Answers to the household survey question: “Do you obtain food from sources other than supermarkets, such as farmers’ markets, food box programs, community-supported agriculture (CSA)?” by respondents in Warsaw. N = 449. Figure 7: Answers to the household survey question: “In which of the initiatives and alternative places do you source your food?” by respondents in Warsaw. N = 323 (only those respondents who admitted that they obtain food from sources other than supermarkets). globalized food supply systems. This dissatisfaction often stems from concerns regarding the traceability and transparency of production processes, as well as perceived deficiencies in food quality [64]. It is also motivated by the related environmental concerns of city-dwellers, like ecological footprint and food miles--the distance food travels from production to the consumer [65]. This research indicates that the group consuming the highest percentage of organic food tends to procure their provisions from sources other than supermarkets more frequently than those with lower organic consumption (Figure 8a). Moreover, the respondents from this group indicate more often that they acquire their products from a variety of the alternative venues mentioned, especially farmers markets; however, respondents declaring 11-25% share of organic food in their diet tend to be more actively involved in direct farm purchases (Figure 8b). Figure 8: (**a**) Answers to the household survey question: “Do you obtain food from sources other than supermarkets, such as farmers’ markets, food box programs, community-supported agriculture (CSA)?” vs. declared share of organic food (%). (**b**) Answers to the household survey question: “In which of the initiatives and alternative places do you source your food?” vs. declared share of organic food. N = 323 (only those respondents who admitted that they obtain food from sources other than supermarkets). Moreover, this study reveals that higher levels of organic food consumption are linked to a greater focus on sustainable and healthy attributes in food selection. A statistically significant positive correlation was identified between the reported percentage of organic food in respondents' diets and the importance of certifications for their food choices (Figure 9). Furthermore, there were significant positive correlations between organic consumption and preferences for \"without GMO\" products, as well as local products. While the environmental concerns associated with GMOs are widely discussed and increasingly acknowledged [66], choosing local products can bolster local economies and encourage sustainable agricultural practices [67]. Additionally, there was a positive correlation between organic consumption and sustainable packaging practices and food seasonality. The importance of food safety (cf. pathogens, pesticide residues) as an attribute impacting food choices also demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation with the percentage of organic food consumed (Figure 9). Additionally, nutritional value, naturalness (no artificial food additives), and composition (ingredients) also proved a statistically significant positive correlation with organic consumption.