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ReviewJournal of religion and health2024

Religious Dietary Practices: Health Outcomes and Psychological Insights From Various Countries.

Sedat Arslan, Ayça Aydın

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Review in Journal of religion and health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Sedat ArslanDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Turkey. sarslan@bandirma.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3356-7332
Ayça AydınDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9750-5678

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Religious beliefs profoundly influence dietary practices across diverse cultures and communities, guiding what foods are acceptable, how they are prepared, and the timing of consumption. This narrative review examines the intricate relationship between religious dietary practices and their health and psychological well-being implications. Religious dietary practices, deeply rooted in various cultural and historical contexts, significantly influence followers' food consumption patterns. This narrative review aims to discuss how religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism prescribe specific dietary laws and guidelines, impacting nutritional intake and health outcomes. Furthermore, it delves into the psychological mechanisms, such as cognitive dissonance and social identity theories, that underpin adherence to these dietary practices. The review also highlights the role of community and social support in reinforcing dietary habits within religious contexts, contributing to mental health and social cohesion. By synthesizing insights from nutrition, psychology, and religious studies, this narrative review aims to provide healthcare providers with culturally sensitive dietary advice, ultimately improving patient care and promoting holistic health. Religious dietary practices provide numerous health benefits, including reduced risks of chronic diseases and enhanced mental well-being, achieved through disciplined and conscientious eating habits. Nevertheless, these practices also pose nutritional challenges that necessitate meticulous management and dietary planning.

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Feeding BehaviorDietHumansReligion and PsychologyDietary choicesHealthNutritionPsychological mechanismsReligious beliefs

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PMID39154120

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