Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment methods in maritime settings: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seafaring is a risky occupation with high prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Food intake and eating habits are important cornerstones regarding health and health promotion. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of dietary intake and dietary intake assessment methods of seafarers and suggestions for applicable assessment tools.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed and NLM Gateway (for MEDLINE), Web of Science, and SCOPUS up to February 2020 using standard keywords including nutrition OR diet OR meal AND maritime settings. Two independent reviewers extracted the data. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal checklist.

Results

From 4449 studies initially identified

SUBMITTER: Baygi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8379789 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature