Shifts in food consumption patterns in the Levant: a systematic review of the last six decades.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food consumption patterns have changed tremendously since the mid-twentieth century, with a rapid global nutritional shift raising concerns, particularly in disadvantaged regions such as the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). Given that food intake is very context-specific, this research examines food consumption patterns in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, representing the contemporary Levant region.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and CINAHL. The eligibility criteria were to include only original peer-reviewed observational studies reporting individual-level food consumption among local Jordanians, Lebanese, Palestinians, and Syrians. Extracted data were synthesized through descriptive statistics and

SUBMITTER: Basha H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023382 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature