Dietary Habits and Their Correlation with Socio-Demographic Variables Among the Ethnic Hungarian Population of Romania.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally. To reduce the prevalence of NCDs, the World Health Organization issued guidelines for a healthy lifestyle, which have been adopted in various countries. Our study aimed to evaluate the dietary habits of the ethnic Hungarian population of Romania, allowing us to identify potential differences in nutritional behavior compared to the country's general population. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational, questionnaire-based study was conducted to collect information on eating behavior, food purchasing habits, and dietary patterns among ethnic Hungarians, the largest minority group in Romania. The obtained data were interpreted using multivariate data an

SUBMITTER: Boda FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11901452 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature