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ArticleNutrition journal2024

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and its association with sustainable dietary behaviors, sociodemographic factors, and lifestyle: a cross-sectional study in US University students.

Cinzia Franchini, Beatrice Biasini, Giovanni Sogari, Rungsaran Wongprawmas, Giulia Andreani, Irina Dolgopolova, Miguel I Gómez, Jutta Roosen, Davide Menozzi, Cristina Mora and 2 more

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Cinzia FranchiniDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Beatrice BiasiniDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Giovanni SogariDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Rungsaran WongprawmasDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Giulia AndreaniDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Irina DolgopolovaDepartment of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, LM Maastricht, 6211, The Netherlands.
Miguel I GómezCharles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Jutta RoosenMarketing and Consumer Research, School of Management, Technical University of Munich, 85354, Freising, Weihenstephan, Germany.
Davide MenozziDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Cristina MoraDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.
Francesca ScazzinaDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy. francesca.scazzina@unipr.it.
Alice RosiDepartment of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, 43124, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundPromoting healthy and sustainable diets is increasingly important and the Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been recognized as an appropriate example that can be adapted to different countries. Considering that the college years are the time when US young adults are most likely to adopt unhealthy eating habits, the present study assessed adherence to the MD and the sustainability of dietary behaviors in a nationally representative sample of US university students, aiming to identify crucial levers for improving their eating behaviors.

methodsMD adherence and the adoption of healthy and sustainable dietary patterns were assessed through the KIDMED and the Sustainable-HEalthy-Diet (SHED Index questionnaires, respectively, administered through an online survey that also included sociodemographic and behavioral questions. Non-parametric and logistic regression analyses were performed.

resultsA sample of 1485 participants (median (IQR) age 21.0 (19.0-22.0); 59% women) correctly completed the survey. A medium adherence to the MD was the most prevalent (47%). According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, the likelihood of being more compliant with the MD increased when meeting physical activity recommendations, having a high SHED Index score, having the willingness to purchase and eat healthy and sustainable dishes, eating ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives foods daily, and regularly attending the university canteen.

conclusionsEncouraging dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods and with a moderate intake of animal products is crucial to increasing the adoption of healthy and sustainable diets, and university dining services represent a suitable setting to build a supportive environment that educates students on human and planetary health.

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Diet, MediterraneanFeeding BehaviorLife StyleStudentsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDiet, HealthyExerciseFemaleHealth BehaviorHumansMaleSociodemographic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesUniversitiesCollege studentsFood behaviorHealthy eatingSurveySustainable dietYoung adults

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