Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among adults in Lebanon

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Title:	Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among adults in Lebanon
Authors:	Karam, Joanne Ghash, Wissam Bouteen, Carol Makary, Mary-Joe Riman, Marwa Serhan, Mireille
Affiliations:	Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nutritional Sciences
Keywords:	Mediterranean diet adherence physical activity adult population lebanon
Issue Date:	2021
Publisher:	MDPI
Part of:	International Electronic Conference on Foods - "Future Foods and Food Technologies for a Sustainable World" session Food Nutrition and Human Health (2nd- 15-30 October 2021, Online)
Abstract:	The prevalence of obesity, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in Lebanon has attained alarming rates. Studies have shown a positive effect of adherence to Mediterranean diet MedDiet on the prognosis of chronic diseases and obesity. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the adherence to MedDiet among 1030 Lebanese adults. Mean adherence to the MedDiet among adults in Lebanon was not sufficiently adequate and was lower than a healthy score (60.8%, mean adherence 8/14 <9). National awareness about MedDiet should be spread among adult population to increase the adherence which can be reflected positively on their health.
URI:	https://scholarhub.balamand.edu.lb/handle/uob/5174
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3390/Foods2021-11099
Open URL:	Link to full text
Type:	Conference Paper
Appears in Collections:	Department of Public Health

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