maritime settings ↔ diet

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related 3.17 — strongly supporting 8 facts

The relationship is established through numerous academic studies conducted globally that investigate the nutritional habits and macro/micronutrient intake of individuals within maritime settings, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3].

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Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Springer 8 facts

measurementAmong studies on diet in maritime settings, 12 were cross-sectional, 3 were qualitative, 3 were pre-and post/interventional, 1 was retrospective with existing data, and 7 did not report a study design.

claimThere have been very few studies assessing the relationship between diet and non-communicable diseases in maritime settings.

measurementBetween 1970 and 2019, researchers in the United States conducted the highest number of studies on diet in maritime settings compared to other countries.

measurementStudies on diet in maritime settings were conducted in the UK, Germany, Denmark, Iran, India, China, Croatia, Italy, Brazil, the Philippines, Lithuania, and Poland, in addition to the United States.

claimSome studies on diet in maritime settings from Germany, Denmark, Iran, and the United States were sub-projects conducted within the framework of larger, more comprehensive programs.

claimSince the 1970s, studies conducted in maritime settings have focused on general aspects of diet, specifically macro and micronutrient intake, with a particular emphasis on vitamin C intake among sailors.

claimMost studies regarding diet in maritime settings have utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design, whereas well-designed cohort or interventional studies are required.

measurementThe sample size for studies on diet in maritime settings ranged from 12 participants in a qualitative study to 2060 participants in a quantitative survey.