Health Literacy and Its Association with the Adoption of the Mediterranean Diet: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Health literacy (HL) is a crucial factor influencing health-related decisions, including dietary patterns. The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as one of the healthiest eating patterns. This study aims to explore the association between HL levels among adults in socially vulnerable contexts and their adoption of the Mediterranean diet. Conducted as part of a cluster-randomized trial in primary schools, the research involved 557 parents of children aged 6 to 10 who consented to participate. HL was assessed using the HLS questionnaire, while adoption of the Mediterranean diet was evaluated using the MEDAS questionnaire. Participants also provided anthropometric and sociodemographic data via a questionnaire, from which BMI was calculated (weight/height²). Education level was

SUBMITTER: Duarte A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11280044 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature