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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and its association with sustainable dietary behaviors, sociodemographic factors, and lifestyle: a cross-sectional study in US University students: a cross-sectional study in US University students

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Title: Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and its association with sustainable dietary behaviors, sociodemographic factors, and lifestyle: a cross-sectional study in US University students: a cross-sectional study in US University students
Authors: Franchini C., Biasini B., Sogari G., Wongprawmas R., Andreani G., Dolgopolova I., Gomez M. I., Roosen J., Menozzi D., Mora C., Scazzina F., Rosi A.
Contributors: Franchini, C., Biasini, B., Sogari, G., Wongprawmas, R., Andreani, G., Dolgopolova, I., Gomez, M. I., Roosen, J., Menozzi, D., Mora, C., Scazzina, F., Rosi, A.
Source: Nutr J
Nutrition Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2024)
Publisher Information: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Subject Terms: Male, Adult, Healthy/statistics & numerical data methods, Sustainable diet, RC620-627, Sociodemographic Factors, College student, Universities, Food behavior, Health Behavior, Diet, Mediterranean, 12. Responsible consumption, Young Adult, Research, Climate-friendly diet for healthier planet, Healthy eating, Survey, Young adults, College students, Surveys and Questionnaires, Humans, TX341-641, Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases, Students, Life Style, Exercise, 2. Zero hunger, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, 4. Education, Surveys and Questionnaires [MeSH], Feeding Behavior [MeSH], United States [MeSH], Life Style [MeSH], Diet, Healthy/methods [MeSH], Diet, Mediterranean/statistics, Health Behavior [MeSH], Male [MeSH], Exercise [MeSH], Female [MeSH], Universities [MeSH], Adult [MeSH], Diet, Healthy/statistics, Humans [MeSH], Students/statistics, Cross-Sectional Studies [MeSH], Young Adult [MeSH], Students/psychology [MeSH], Sociodemographic Factors [MeSH], Students/statistics & numerical data psychology, Feeding Behavior, Mediterranean/statistics & numerical data, 16. Peace & justice, United States, ddc, Diet, 3. Good health, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Diet, Healthy
Description: Background Promoting healthy and sustainable diets is increasingly important and the Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been recognized as an appropriate example that can be adapted to different countries. Considering that the college years are the time when US young adults are most likely to adopt unhealthy eating habits, the present study assessed adherence to the MD and the sustainability of dietary behaviors in a nationally representative sample of US university students, aiming to identify crucial levers for improving their eating behaviors. Methods MD adherence and the adoption of healthy and sustainable dietary patterns were assessed through the KIDMED and the Sustainable-HEalthy-Diet (SHED Index questionnaires, respectively, administered through an online survey that also included sociodemographic and behavioral questions. Non-parametric and logistic regression analyses were performed. Results A sample of 1485 participants (median (IQR) age 21.0 (19.0–22.0); 59% women) correctly completed the survey. A medium adherence to the MD was the most prevalent (47%). According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, the likelihood of being more compliant with the MD increased when meeting physical activity recommendations, having a high SHED Index score, having the willingness to purchase and eat healthy and sustainable dishes, eating ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives foods daily, and regularly attending the university canteen. Conclusions Encouraging dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods and with a moderate intake of animal products is crucial to increasing the adoption of healthy and sustainable diets, and university dining services represent a suitable setting to build a supportive environment that educates students on human and planetary health.
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Language: English
ISSN: 1475-2891
DOI: 10.1186/s12937-024-00962-0
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Abstract:Background Promoting healthy and sustainable diets is increasingly important and the Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been recognized as an appropriate example that can be adapted to different countries. Considering that the college years are the time when US young adults are most likely to adopt unhealthy eating habits, the present study assessed adherence to the MD and the sustainability of dietary behaviors in a nationally representative sample of US university students, aiming to identify crucial levers for improving their eating behaviors. Methods MD adherence and the adoption of healthy and sustainable dietary patterns were assessed through the KIDMED and the Sustainable-HEalthy-Diet (SHED Index questionnaires, respectively, administered through an online survey that also included sociodemographic and behavioral questions. Non-parametric and logistic regression analyses were performed. Results A sample of 1485 participants (median (IQR) age 21.0 (19.0–22.0); 59% women) correctly completed the survey. A medium adherence to the MD was the most prevalent (47%). According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, the likelihood of being more compliant with the MD increased when meeting physical activity recommendations, having a high SHED Index score, having the willingness to purchase and eat healthy and sustainable dishes, eating ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives foods daily, and regularly attending the university canteen. Conclusions Encouraging dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods and with a moderate intake of animal products is crucial to increasing the adoption of healthy and sustainable diets, and university dining services represent a suitable setting to build a supportive environment that educates students on human and planetary health.
ISSN:14752891
DOI:10.1186/s12937-024-00962-0