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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

Socioeconomic disparities in dietary diversity among adults in Bengbu, China: unraveling the mediating role of nutrition literacy.

Yuhui Sun, Xiaoting Hu, Xi Tian, Huaqing Liu

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Yuhui SunSchool of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, China.
Xiaoting HuSchool of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, China.
Xi TianSchool of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, China.
Huaqing LiuSchool of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, China.

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Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) was linked to dietary diversity and nutrition literacy (NL) was associated with food choices. This study aims to investigate the association of NL with SES and dietary diversity, and to assess its potential mediating role between SES and dietary diversity among Chinese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was previously conducted in Bengbu, China, including 2,208 adults aged ≥18. SES was primarily measured according to education level and monthly income. Dietary diversity scores (DDS) were collected through a simplified diet frequency questionnaire. NL was evaluated through a twelve-item short-form NL scale. Multiple linear regression and Hayes' PROCESS framework were used for analysis. Results: Significant education- and monthly income-based disparities in dietary diversity were observed (both Conclusion: Sufficient NL can increase dietary diversity and plays a pivotal mediating role in the association between SES and dietary diversity. Intervention strategies should target populations with low SES and inadequate NL to improve dietary diversity and reduce economic inequalities in health.

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adultsChinadietary diversitynutrition literacysocioeconomic status

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