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Concetta Montagnese1, Lidia Santarpia2,3, Fabio Iavarone4
1Epidemiology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale", 80131 Napoli, Italy. c.montagnese@istitutotumori.na.it.
Nutrients
|June 16, 2019
Summary
Eastern Mediterranean Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) often lack Arabic translations and specific advice for migrant populations. They primarily emphasize food safety over comprehensive nutritional guidance.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Mediterranean Diet Research
Background:
- Eastern Mediterranean countries face a dual burden of undernutrition and overnutrition-related diseases.
- Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) are crucial for promoting healthy eating and lifestyles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze Eastern Mediterranean countries' FBDGs.
- To evaluate their pictorial representations, food groupings, and health messages.
- To identify gaps in current dietary guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing Food-Based Dietary Guidelines from Eastern Mediterranean countries.
- Analysis of guideline content, including visual elements and messaging.
- Assessment of accessibility and target audience considerations.
Main Results:
- Seven countries (29% of the region's population) have national FBDGs.
- Guidelines often prioritize food safety.
- Availability in local Arabic language is limited, and migrant populations are not specifically addressed.
Conclusions:
- Eastern Mediterranean FBDGs require improvement in accessibility and cultural relevance.
- Guidelines need to address the diverse nutritional needs of all residents, including migrant workers.
- Enhanced FBDGs are essential for tackling the region's complex nutritional challenges.
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