Fruit and vegetable consumption and its determinants amongst Moroccan women, in the context of nutrition transition

摘要: Purpose: Morocco is undergoing a nutrition transition, characterised by increasing prevalence non-communicable diseases (NCD), including obesity. In that context, it crucial to focus on fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake as they may have preventive effect weight gain NCDs. Objectives: The objectives of the present work were: develop an objective measure F&V provide holistic understanding factors influence consumption, such socio-demographic psychosocial factors. Methods: target population was Moroccan women (20-49 years), living in urban area Rabat-Sale. This PhD involved three different studies: first based groups yielded qualitative data women’s views FV second study validating quantitative third cross sectional survey-which incorporated findings from studies 1 2 assess dietary influencing consumption. Results: Validation analyses suggested FFQ developed reliable valid intake. mean 213g per day. Women with higher education, economic status better knowledge scores ate significantly larger amounts than others. Processed food consumption inversely associated intakes. terms factors, strongest predictor intention eat control beliefs. Normative beliefs were vegetables. Intention both consumption. Conclusion: collected gave overview amount vegetables consumed women, enabled determinants As consequence, sheds light possible avenues for policies interventions Morocco, order increase