Food insecurity is associated with low diet quality and unhealthy cooking and eating habits in Iranian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food insecurity affects diet and nutrition intakes. We explored the relationship between food insecurity and dietary intakes in a group of Iranian women.

Methods

The cross-sectional study was performed on 190 healthy females aged 20-55 years attending primary healthcare centers in Shiraz. Food insecurity was evaluated by Household Food Insecurity Access Scale, which is a validated tool for assessing food insecurity in developing countries. Diet was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. The association of dietary patterns and food insecurity was assessed by linear regression.

Results

Assessment of dietary intakes revealed that consumption of red meat, poultry, fish, dairy, fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and nuts decreased whereas that of grains, pr

SUBMITTER: Kohanmoo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10941397 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature