The influence of food environments on dietary behaviour and nutrition in Southeast Asia: A systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Food environments are crucial spaces within the food system for understanding and addressing many of the shared drivers of malnutrition. In recent years, food environment research has grown rapidly, however, definitions, measures, and methods remain highly inconsistent, leading to a body of literature that is notably heterogeneous and poorly understood, particularly within regions of the Asia-Pacific. Aim: This scoping review aims to synthesize the nature, extent, and range of published literature surrounding the role of the food environment on influencing dietary behaviour and nutrition in Southeast Asia. Methods: A systematic search of 5 databases was conducted following PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews. Eligible studies included peer-reviewed resear

SUBMITTER: Gaupholm J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114263 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature