Limitations and opportunities for the appropriation of the Mediterranean diet in Chilean adults with diagnostic elements of metabolic syndrome

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dc.contributor.authorCalderon, Maribel
dc.contributor.authorPlaza, Gianella
dc.contributor.authorGomez, Marisol
dc.contributor.authorSamith, Barbara
dc.contributor.authorPinto, Victoria
dc.contributor.authorMartinez, Ximena
dc.contributor.authorSara, Daniela
dc.contributor.authorEcheverria, Guadalupe
dc.contributor.authorCalzada, Mariana
dc.contributor.authorBerkowitz, Loni
dc.contributor.authorvon Schultzendorf, Andrea
dc.contributor.authorPedrals, Nuria
dc.contributor.authorBitran, Marcela
dc.contributor.authorRigotti, Attilio
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T16:14:10Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T16:14:10Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractBackground: a healthy food intake pattern, specifically the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), is a factor associated with reduced risk, lower prevalence, and better management of chronic diseases. However, there is limited information regarding how patients integrate proposals for adherence to this food pattern in their daily lives. Objective: to identify factors and conditions that influence adherence to the MedDiet in Chile. Methods: an exploratory qualitative study was applied in 35 to 65 -year -old patients of both sexes who presented at least one diagnostic criterion of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Through in-depth interviews and focal groups, knowledge, assessment, attitudes, and practices associated with changes and maintenance of healthy eating habits, with emphasis on the MedDiet, were investigated. Information analysis was carried out under the grounded theory approach using the ATLAS.ti software. Results: participants recognized the value of healthy eating, including the MedDiet, but declared low knowledge (identification of single foods items) together with facilitators (variety of ingredients) and limiting factors (taste, availability/cost of some items, family dynamics) for its routine adoption. In addition, change in eating habits generates a high initial cognitive and emotional load that requires not only individual but also relational effort as it implies modifications of family and collective practices. Conclusions: information obtained on barriers and opportunities to adhere to healthy eating such as the MedDiet is key to design and implement nutritional interventions based on this food pattern and that can be sustainable in time for chronic disease management in Chile.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.20960/nh.04652
dc.identifier.eissn1699-5198
dc.identifier.issn0212-1611
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.20960/nh.04652
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/90426
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001206404900011
dc.issue.numero1
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final95
dc.pagina.inicio86
dc.revistaNutricion hospitalaria
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectMediterranean
dc.subjectDiet
dc.subjectBarriers
dc.subjectOpportunities
dc.subjectMetabolic syndrome
dc.subjectsyndrome
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleLimitations and opportunities for the appropriation of the Mediterranean diet in Chilean adults with diagnostic elements of metabolic syndrome
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen41
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sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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