A Review on Dietary Patterns and Double Burden of Malnutrition: Knowledge Gaps for Future Research

Abstract

Nutrition transition is characterized by shifts in dietary patterns (DPs) and is one of the factors associated with the double burden of malnutrition (DBM). Evidence indicates correlations between DPs and obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. However, little is known on how DP influences DBM. This mini-review examined DP-DBM relationship among adults along with different DP approaches and DBM definitions. A structured search of peer-reviewed articles was performed from Web of Science. Keywords related to “dietary patterns,” “double burden of malnutrition,” and “adults” were used. A total of 133 studies were included. Results showed that factor analysis was the predominant DP analysis method. Double burden of malnutrition was frequently assessed at the national level and defined as the coexistence of overweight/obesity and underweight. From the 133 studies, only 4 articles investigated DP-DBM association and suggested that healthier DPs positively improved DBM. Significant knowledge gaps remain, including (1) application of a combination of DP approaches, (2) evaluation of individual-level and household-level DBM, and (3) inconsistency of micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable disease indicators in DBM definition. This review revealed paucity of studies on the nexus of DPs and DBM. Future research is imperative to establish evidence on the link between food patterns and multiple burdens of malnutrition.

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“…In 2021, overweight and obesity have reached high levels worldwide, 2.2 billion adults were overweight or obese, 40.8% of women, and 40.4% of men (Global Nutrition Report, 2021). Dietary patterns have also been associated with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases (de Juras & Hu, 2023). Therefore, an appropriate diet could represent a political strategy to enhance public health.…”