Exploring the Linkages of Digital Food Communication and Analog Food Behavior: A Scoping Review

Bartelmeß, Tina; Godemann, Jasmin

doi:10.3390/ijerph19158990

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“…Mobile health has expanded the provision of health services via smartphones and the development of specific mobile apps, offering convenient and immediate access to a vast number of people [42,43]. Also, the increasing use of social media, which brings people from all locations and cultures into contact with each other, means that the same food habits can be adopted via imitation in very different environments [44,45]. Finally, the abundant publication on these channels of information concerning nutrition, cooking, or gastronomy can invite people to put aside more classical nutritional habits to try new types of diets, new products, or different recipes [46,47].…”

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Plant-Based Diets versus the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Their Socio-Demographic Determinants in the Spanish Population: Influence on Health and Lifestyle Habits

Sandri,

Sguanci,

Cantín Larumbe

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Background: Plant-based diets are becoming more and more widespread among the Spanish population, progressively replacing the Mediterranean dietary pattern. Different studies have shown the motivations for adherence to these diets, and others have highlighted some health advantages and disadvantages. Purpose of the study: Further studies are needed to define the socio-demographic determinants that influence the choice of a plant-based diet and to study the relationship that the choice of dietary pattern has on the health and lifestyle habits of the population. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on the Spanish population. The NutSo-HH questionnaire, developed and validated by the research team, was used to gather socio-demographic, nutritional, social, and lifestyle information through non-probabilistic snowball sampling. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 22,181 Spanish citizens, of whom only 19,211 were of interest to the study. The socio-demographic variables gender, age, educational level, income level, and place of residence do not seem to influence the prevalence of a plant-based diet (n = 1638) compared to a Mediterranean diet (n = 17,573). People following a vegetarian or vegan diet have a lower BMI, and they consume less fried food, fast food, and ultra-processed dishes and fewer energy drinks or sugary beverages. They also do more exercise and sleep longer hours, smoke less, and consume alcohol less frequently. However, there seem to be more diagnosed eating disorders among people who follow a plant-based diet than those who follow a Mediterranean diet. Conclusions: People who adopt a plant-based diet tend to exhibit healthier lifestyle patterns and consume fewer foods that are detrimental to their health. However, it is essential for such dietary choices to be supervised by healthcare professionals to mitigate the risk of maladaptive behaviors evolving into eating disorders.

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