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Culinary Medicine Interventions Among Racial and Ethnic Minority and Underrepresented Populations: A Systematic
Benjamin Brown1, Emmanuel Adediran1,2, Eliza Taylor1
1Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (BB, EA, ET, DO, KO).
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|September 8, 2025
Summary
Culinary medicine interventions show promise for improving diet-related health equity in minority populations. However, more rigorous studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness and impact on health disparities.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Health Equity Research
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Racial and ethnic minority populations face significant diet-related health disparities.
- Culinary medicine interventions offer a potential strategy to address these inequities.
- Existing research on these interventions among diverse groups needs comprehensive review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the behavioral, anthropometric, and laboratory outcomes of culinary medicine interventions.
- To assess the effectiveness of these interventions in racial and ethnic minority and underrepresented populations.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of the PubMed database was conducted.
- Included studies featured culinary medicine interventions targeting minority and underrepresented groups.
- Data from 25 eligible articles were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The review included 25 studies with 4186 participants, predominantly identifying as Black, South Asian, and Hispanic.
- Outcomes related to behavior, anthropometrics, and laboratory markers showed variable significance and effect sizes.
- A high risk of bias was noted across the included studies.
Conclusions:
- Culinary medicine interventions are adaptable across diverse settings and populations.
- These interventions demonstrate potential for improving diet-related health equity.
- Enhanced study rigor and controlled designs are recommended for future research.
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