A Scoping Review of School-Based Nutrition Education Interventions in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

ABSTRACT: This scoping review aims to identify evidence-based school nutrition interventions for implementation in Iran's dynamic economic, cultural, and socio-political environment. A review of published studies (2004-August 2024) using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines across 14 databases was conducted. The efficacy of various interventions reported significant positive changes at multiple levels: anthropometric, biological, and knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to healthy eating and lifestyle. Investigators carrying out research on "what works" in school-based nutrition education and general healthy lifestyle programs and services in the Islamic Republic of Iran have a host of challenges; however, much more research needs to be done. While there are few studies in this area of inquiry, outcomes

SUBMITTER: Aboul-Enein BH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12819892 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature