Exploring food consumption patterns in the province of Kenitra, Northwest of Morocco.

Exploring food consumption patterns in the province of Kenitra, Northwest of Morocco.

Hindi, Zakia;Belfakira, Chaimaa;Lafram, Amina;Bikri, Samir;Benayad, Asmaa;El Bilali, Hamid;Bügel, Susanne Gjedsted;Srednicka-Tober, Dominika;Pugliese, Patrizia;Strassner, Carola;Rossi, Laura;Stefanovic, Lilliana;Aboussaleh, Youssef;
BMC public health 2024 Vol. 24 pp. 1899
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Morocco is currently undergoing rapid changes in diets and lifestyles, influenced by globalization and urbanization, leading to a shift away from the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) toward Western diets.Describe and explore the food consumption patterns of the population of Kenitra province and their adherence to the MedDiet using a validated survey.The current cross-sectional study involved 442 respondents from Kenitra province, comprising individuals aged 18 and above. The survey included a combination of closed and open-ended questions regarding food consumption patterns and socio-demographic characteristics. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed using the Panagiotakos method to calculate the MedDiet score (MDS). Additionally, each participant's adherence to the MedDiet was evaluated using a method based on Martínez-González's approach.The results indicate that 31% of the participants eat vegetables, 28% eat fruits, and 19% eat wholegrain bread daily. Furthermore, 58% regularly use olive oil in their cooking. Eating out of home (OOH) was high, with popular places being restaurants and cafes (70%), fast food outlets (20%), and workplace canteens (7%). Overall, participants showed moderate adherence to the MedDiet, with a mean MDS of 36.3 ± 19.7.Promoting healthy eating habits is crucial in Kenitra. With moderate consumption of nutrient-dense foods and the popularity of the MedDiet, targeted interventions and educational initiatives can promote healthy dietary behaviors, improving overall public health.

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