From Liking to Following: The Role of Food Preferences, Taste Perception, and Lifestyle Factors in Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Among Young Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a healthy dietary pattern associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases. However, adherence is declining, particularly among younger populations. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the main aspects that affect its adherence, particularly food preferences and sensory function, which have received insufficient attention. Our aims were to investigate the impact of socio-demographic and lifestyle factors on adherence to the MedDiet among young individuals; to assess the association of taste preferences and food liking with MedDiet adherence; and to evaluate the associations between taste perception modalities, taste and food preferences, and adherence.

Methods

A cross-sectional study on young adults (aged 20.5 ± 4.7 ye

SUBMITTER: Sorli JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11820210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature