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Changes in Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Knowledge in Southeastern US University Students: A Longitudinal Cross-Sectional Study From 2018 to 2024

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consumption of a Mediterranean diet (MD) for overall health and wellbeing. The US News & World Report has ranked the MD as the top diet for the past eight consecutive years, and in a 2024 Harris Poll the MD was the most popular diet. However, it is uncertain if university students in the United States (US) have increased their adoption of the MD over time. The objective was to assess changes in awareness of the MD and MD adherence and perceived barriers over an 8-year period.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.108841

Authors: Shea Fagan, Michael W Greene

Institution: Auburn University

Language: English

Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000