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Interventions in Small Island Developing States to improve diet, with a focus on the consumption of local, nutritious foods: a systematic review.

Emily HaynesEden AugustusCatherine R BrownCornelia GuellViliamu IeseLili JiaKaryn MorrisseyP N T Unwin
Published in: BMJ nutrition, prevention & health (2022)
There is a lack of robust evidence on interventions to improve diet in SIDS. The evidence suggests that multifaceted approaches are likely to be the most effective, and local food approaches may promote effectiveness, through mechanisms of cultural and contextual relevance. Further development and evaluation of interventions is urgently required to increase the comparability of these studies, to help guide policy on improving nutrition in SIDS.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • randomized controlled trial
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • systematic review
  • risk assessment
  • human health