Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Tunisia
This study aims to assess Tunisian consumers' adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and identify socioeconomic factors influencing this adherence. A national survey involving 400 individuals is performed and data are analyzed. The results of the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screen...
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| author | Abir Gharbi Mariem Arfaoui Sonia Boudiche Mehrez Ameur |
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This study aims to assess Tunisian consumers' adherence to the Mediterranean diet
(MD) and identify socioeconomic factors influencing this adherence. A national survey
involving 400 individuals is performed and data are analyzed.
The results of the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) score
calculation allowed the classification of consumers into three groups: moderate
adherence group ( 65.5% of the total population), high adherence (5.8%) and low
adherence group (28.7% ) .
The Probit model results showed that individuals with high adherence to the
Mediterranean diet primarily consume olive oil , fruits, legumes, and fish and that
Income and socio Professional category ( SPC) are negatively associated with low
adherence. In addition, a higher adherence was observed in southern regions
compared to northern regions.
These findings highlight the need for targeted promotion and marketing strategies to
raise awareness of the Mediterranean diet's benefits and the health risks associated
with modern diets. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7dad44033bfc4e21bd0dcc244695a1972025-08-20T02:34:29ZengBologna University pressNew Medit2611-11282025-06-012202510.30682/nm2502fDietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence in TunisiaAbir GharbiMariem ArfaouiSonia BoudicheMehrez Ameur This study aims to assess Tunisian consumers' adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and identify socioeconomic factors influencing this adherence. A national survey involving 400 individuals is performed and data are analyzed. The results of the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) score calculation allowed the classification of consumers into three groups: moderate adherence group ( 65.5% of the total population), high adherence (5.8%) and low adherence group (28.7% ) . The Probit model results showed that individuals with high adherence to the Mediterranean diet primarily consume olive oil , fruits, legumes, and fish and that Income and socio Professional category ( SPC) are negatively associated with low adherence. In addition, a higher adherence was observed in southern regions compared to northern regions. These findings highlight the need for targeted promotion and marketing strategies to raise awareness of the Mediterranean diet's benefits and the health risks associated with modern diets.https://newmedit.ciheam.org/2025/06/10/dietary-patterns-and-socioeconomic-factors-affecting-mediterranean-diet-adherence-in-tunisia/ |
| spellingShingle | Abir Gharbi Mariem Arfaoui Sonia Boudiche Mehrez Ameur Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Tunisia New Medit |
| title | Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence
in Tunisia |
| title_full | Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence
in Tunisia |
| title_fullStr | Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence
in Tunisia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence
in Tunisia |
| title_short | Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Mediterranean Diet Adherence
in Tunisia |
| title_sort | dietary patterns and socioeconomic factors affecting mediterranean diet adherence in tunisia |
| url | https://newmedit.ciheam.org/2025/06/10/dietary-patterns-and-socioeconomic-factors-affecting-mediterranean-diet-adherence-in-tunisia/ |
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