Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among adults in Mediterranean countries: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

While the Mediterranean diet (MD) is promoted in non-Mediterranean countries, inhabitants of Mediterranean countries seem to be shifting away from this healthy diet. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of MD adherence in the general adult population of Mediterranean countries.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) guidelines and registered in the Prospero database (CRD42020189337). Literature was searched in PubMed, Web of Science and PsycINFO databases for studies published from 2010 up to and including 2021. The following inclusion criteria were used: age 18 years and older, sample size > 1000 participants, and using a validated MD adherence scor

SUBMITTER: Obeid CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9026058 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature