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Salutogenesis, nutritional status and eating behaviour: a systematic review
Gabriela Rossiter Stux Veiga1,2, Bruna Merten Padilha1, Nassib Bezerra Bueno1
1Universidade Federal de Alagoas, UFAL Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL57072-970, Brazil.
Public Health Nutrition
|October 25, 2021
Summary
Sense of coherence (SOC) is positively linked to healthy eating habits. However, this systematic review found no clear connection between SOC and overall nutritional status in adults.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nutrition Science
- Psychology
Background:
- Sense of coherence (SOC) is a salutogenic concept that may influence health behaviors.
- Understanding the relationship between SOC, eating behavior, and nutritional status is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and assess the relationship between sense of coherence (SOC), eating behavior, and nutritional status in adults.
- To synthesize findings from observational studies on SOC and its impact on dietary habits and nutritional outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of observational studies was conducted.
- Databases searched included MEDLINE/PubMed, Science Direct, LILACS, SciELO, and Google Scholar.
- Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, with 27 studies included.
Main Results:
- A positive association was found between a higher sense of coherence (SOC) and adequate eating behavior.
- The relationship between SOC and nutritional status was inconsistent and controversial across the included studies.
- Data heterogeneity prevented a meta-analysis, with most studies rated as moderate to low quality.
Conclusions:
- Sense of coherence (SOC) is positively associated with healthy eating behaviors.
- A definitive relationship between SOC and nutritional status could not be established due to study limitations and heterogeneity.
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