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Changes in food consumption patterns in Bahrain.

A O Musaiger1

  • 1Nutrition Unit, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain.

Nutrition and Health
|January 1, 1990
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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition science
  • Public health
  • Food studies

Background:

  • Bahrain experienced significant dietary shifts post-1970s oil boom.
  • Traditional food consumption decreased, replaced by processed items and animal products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in Bahraini food consumption patterns.
  • To identify factors driving these dietary transitions.
  • To understand the link between diet and health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of food consumption trends.
  • Identification of socio-economic and cultural influencing factors.
  • Correlation of dietary changes with health and nutritional status.

Main Results:

  • Increased intake of processed foods, fats, proteins, and dairy.
  • Decreased consumption of traditional foods like fish and dates.
  • Dietary shift from carbohydrates to animal protein and fat.
  • Factors include rising income, literacy, media influence, and household changes.

Conclusions:

  • Bahrain's diet has transformed significantly due to socio-economic factors.
  • These dietary changes are linked to evolving health and nutritional challenges in the country.

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