Faith, Food and Fettle: Is Individual and Neighborhood Religiosity/Spirituality Associated with a Better Diet?

Diet is an important contributor to many non-communicable diseases. Religion and spirituality (R/S) has a salutary effect on physical health, and one of the possible links between R/S and positive health outcomes is a better diet. Religious neighborhoods might also play a role in influencing the ado...

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Published in:Religions (Basel, Switzerland ) Switzerland ), 2014-09, Vol.5 (3), p.801-813
Main Authors: Tan, Min-Min, Chan, Carina, Reidpath, Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diet
Health
Religion
religiosity
Spirituality
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Summary:Diet is an important contributor to many non-communicable diseases. Religion and spirituality (R/S) has a salutary effect on physical health, and one of the possible links between R/S and positive health outcomes is a better diet. Religious neighborhoods might also play a role in influencing the adoption of a healthier diet. Suggestions for future research in R/S and diet are included.
ISSN:2077-1444
2077-1444
DOI:10.3390/rel5030801