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Sustainable and healthy diet index (SHDI) unveils regional ... link.springer.com Springer Sep 11, 2025 14 facts

claimThe Kenitra Case Study Territory (CST) has the lowest variation in the population regarding age, income, and diet quality, while the Cilento Case Study Territory (CST) has the highest variation.

measurementCilento exhibited an average vegetable intake of 84 g per day, which is significantly below the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) recommendation of 300 g per day.

measurementIn the SysOrg survey, Copenhagen showed the highest frequency of legume consumption among the studied regions, followed by Cilento and Kenitra.

measurementDespite the Mediterranean diet being typical for the region, vegetable intake in Cilento, Italy, was found to be low.

referenceThe narrative review 'Narrative review of Mediterranean diet in Cilento: longevity and potential prevention for prostate cancer' by Ferro et al. was published in Therapeutic Advances in Urology in 2021.

procedureIn the Cilento Case Study Territory, researchers collected data face-to-face from a representative sample due to low online response rates.

measurementRespondents in Cilento and Kenitra reported the most frequent intake of red meats, while respondents in Kenitra also reported the most frequent intake of other meats.

claimHigher income was associated with a higher total SHDI in the Warsaw Case Study Territory (CST), while lower income was associated with a higher SHDI in the Cilento Case Study Territory (CST).

claimRespondents in Cilento reported the highest consumption of alcohol and processed meats compared to the other four CSTs.

measurementThe Sustainable Healthy Diet Index (SHDI) study involved 2,210 respondents across five case study territories: Cilento (Italy), Copenhagen (Denmark), North Hessia (Germany), Kenitra (Morocco), and Warsaw (Poland).

claimSome regions, specifically Copenhagen, Kenitra, and Cilento, demonstrate beneficial eating patterns such as high legume intake.

claimRespondents in Warsaw and Cilento reported the highest intakes of processed meats among the five CSTs.

claimRespondents in Cilento reported the lowest frequency of unhealthy food groups, including fast foods, sweets, and salty snacks, compared to the other four CSTs.

claimIn the North Hessia Case Study Territory (CST), males had a higher total SHDI compared to females, whereas in the Cilento and Warsaw Case Study Territories (CSTs), females had healthier diets.