Nutritional Knowledge of the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Positive Attitudes and Adherence in a Non-Mediterranean Multi-Ethnic Society

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to understand how the public in a non-Mediterranean multi-ethnic society perceived Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) and its general health benefits. A total 373 participants took part study. Most sample were young adults, females had been living Australia for over 10 years. Knowledge MDP score, attitudes towards score an adherence MPD measured. Normality variables tested. Simple linear regression Chi-squared tests conducted examine associations. ANOVA used report participants’ demographics across various scores. Less than half aware guidelines, food choices As MDP, 20% found have high MDP. Results also showed that with knowledge about twice more likely higher rates, OR 95% CI = 2.3 (1.3, 4.0), p-value 0.002. This paper provided new insights association between nutritional setting.