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  1. Longitudinal comparison of healthy diet indices and dietary carbon footprint: Eastern Mediterranean region vs. global trends
  2. Cardiometabolic risk pathways in adults with disabilities: A structural equation model of diet quality and functional ability
  3. Effect of Extraction Rate of Flour on Consumer Acceptance and Attitude Towards Pocket – Forming Bread
  4. Exploring Salt Reduction Strategies: Navigating Policy Implementation in the Middle East
  5. Nutritional Feasibility of Flour Purification
  6. Mandatory food fortification in the eastern Mediterranean region results in reduced prevalence of neural tube defects
  7. Salt intake- related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Jordanian adults
  8. Food-Based Dietary Guidelines in Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Comparison and an Update
  9. A School-Based Five-Month Gardening Intervention Improves Vegetable Intake, BMI, and Nutrition Knowledge in Primary School Children: A Controlled Quasi-Experimental Trial
  10. A structural equation modeling approach to examine determinants of nutritional status in Palestinian children 6–59 months
  11. Applying the theory of planned behavior to examine breastfeeding determinants in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: a systematic review
  12. Determinants of Child Growth in Palestine (Ages 5–17): A Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Food Insecurity, Nutrition, and Socioeconomic Factors
  13. Efficacy of Some Medicinal Plants Used as Antidiabetic Plants in Jordan: A Review
  14. A Review on the Multidisciplinary Approach for Cancer Management in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Focus on Nutritional, Lifestyle and Supportive Care
  15. Association between consumption of ultra processed foods and obesity among Jordanian children and adolescents
  16. Evaluating the effectiveness and risks of bread fortification programs in the middle eastern region: a comprehensive review
  17. CHILD GROWTH MONITORING: A Technical Guide
  18. CHILD GROWTH MONITORING: A Technical Guide for Healthcare Professionals
  19. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Food Consumption Pattern of Elderly Jordanian Individuals
  20. Food consumption and adherence to dietary guidelines among Jordanian children and adolescents
  21. A review of sugar-sweetened beverages taxation in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
  22. Situation analysis of sugar‑sweetened beverages taxation in Eastern Mediterranean Region
  23. Advocacy brief: a summary of nutrition and dietary considerations for individuals living with hypertension
  24. Advocacy Brief: understanding the role of nutrition for individuals living with genetic disorders
  25. Understanding the Food and Nutrition Insecurity Drivers in Some Emergency-Affected Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region from 2020 to 2024
  26. The dietary fiber and micronutrient composition of traditional foods from Lebanon and their contribution to dietary adequacy: A call for action
  27. Food consumption and adherence to dietary guidelines among Jordanian children and adolescents
  28. Quantitative determination of iodine content in iodized table salt marketed in Jordan as an indicator of compliance with national salt iodization standards
  29. Nutrition Therapy for People Living with Cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  30. Correction: Leppäniemi et al. Nutrition Profile for Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region with Different Income Levels: An Analytical Review. Children 2023, 10, 236
  31. Editorial: Nutrition and Sustainable Development Goal 1: no poverty
  32. Evaluation of micronutrient and nutritional status among preschool children in Jordan: results from a Nationwide survey
  33. Nutrition for Individuals with Special Needs: Advocacy Guide
  34. Machine Learning Approach for Predicting the Impact of Food Insecurity on Nutrient Consumption and Malnutrition in Children Aged 6 Months to 5 Years
  35. Investigating the Association between Nutrient Intake and Food Insecurity among Children and Adolescents in Palestine Using Machine Learning Techniques
  36. From acute food insecurity to famine: how the 2023/2024 war on Gaza has dramatically set back sustainable development goal 2 to end hunger
  37. The silent crisis: effect of malnutrition and dehydration on children in Gaza during the war
  38. Vitamin D in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Technical Guide
  39. Anemia among children and women in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Technical Guide
  40. Adolescents’ use of online food delivery applications and perceptions of healthy food options and food safety: a cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates
  41. Nutritional Data on Selected Food Products Consumed in Oman: An Update of the Food Composition Table and Use for Future Food Consumption Surveys
  42. Nutritional Data on Selected Food Products Consumed in Oman: An Update of the Food Composition Table and Use for Future Food Consumption Surveys
  43. A cross-sectional study on online food delivery applications (OFDAs) in the United Arab Emirates: use and perceptions of healthy food availability among university students
  44. Food consumption and adherence to dietary guidelines among Jordanian children and adolescents
  45. Factors Contributing to the Comprehensive Use of Food Labels in Jordan
  46. School-Based Nutrition Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review
  47. Call for emergency action to restore dietary diversity and protect global food systems in times of COVID-19 and beyond: Results from a cross-sectional study in 38 countries
  48. A Systematic Review on Food Baskets Recommended in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  49. Salt Intake- Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Jordanian Adults
  50. Food consumption and adherence to dietary guidelines among Jordanian children and adolescents
  51. Qualitative Review of National Nutrition Surveillance Systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  52. Energy and macronutrient intakes in Jordan: a population study
  53. Analysis of the nutritional status in the Palestinian territory: a review study
  54. Fatty Acids in Different Foods of Middle Eastern Diets
  55. Association between dietary fatty acid patterns and obesity indices in Jordanian adults: A cross-sectional study
  56. The Bahraini food based dietary guidelines: a holistic perspective to health and wellbeing
  57. Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAPs) among Jordanian Elderly—A Cross-Sectional Study
  58. Estimated 24-Hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion in adults in the Northwest Region of Morocco, 2017
  59. The dietary fiber and micronutrient composition of traditional foods from Lebanon and their contribution to dietary adequacy: A call for action
  60. Malnutrition and gender disparities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: The need for action
  61. Assessment of the Composition of Breastmilk Substitutes, Commercial Complementary Foods, and Commercial Snack Products Commonly Fed to Infant and Young Children in Lebanon: A Call to Action
  62. Jordan’s Population-Based Food Consumption Survey: Protocol for Design and Development
  63. Nutrition Profile for Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region with Different Income Levels: An Analytical Review
  64. Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE: A Review Study
  65. Reshaping Food Systems to improve Nutrition and Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  66. 1.1. The Food Systems Approach
  67. 1.2 Challenges to Current Food Systems
  68. 1.3 Food Waste and Losses and Water Use
  69. 1.4 Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets of the Future
  70. 2.1 Undernourishment in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
  71. 2.2 The Increasing Problem of Overweight and Obesity
  72. 2.4 Young Children and Infant Feeding Practices
  73. 2.5 Dietary Intake and Consumption Patterns of Adults and Adolescents
  74. 3.1 Fiscal Policies for Healthy and Sustainable Diets
  75. 3.2 Regulation of Marketing of Foods and Non-Alcoholic Beverages as well as Breastmilk Substitutes through Traditional and Digital Media
  76. 3.3 Food Labelling with Focus on Front-of-Pack Labelling
  77. 3.4 Reformulating Food Products
  78. 3.5 Public Food Procurement and Service Policies to Support Healthy Sustainable Diets
  79. 3.6 Food Fortification, Including Biofortification
  80. 4. Conclusion and Outlook
  81. Introduction
  82. Goals and Objectives
  83. 2.3 Micronutrient Deficiencies
  84. Sugar Reduction Initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review
  85. Climate Change and Nutrition: Implications for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  86. Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated from Bovine Raw Milk in Lebanon: A study on Antibiotic Usage, Antibiotic Residues, and Assessment of Human Health Risk Using the One Health Approach
  87. Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region
  88. National Protocol for the Fourth Round of Assessment of Food Consumption Pattern, Nutrients Intake and Food Security in Iran, Development, Design, and Implementation
  89. Prevalence of Essential Nutrient Supplement Use and Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Lebanese Mothers towards Dietary Supplement Practices in Maternal, Infancy and Preschool Ages: Findings of a National Representative Cross-Sectional Study
  90. The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries
  91. Pediatric Health Risk Assessment for Exposure to Aluminum from Infant Formulas and Children under the Age of Five’s Food Products among Arab Infants: Experience from Lebanon
  92. The effect of unhealthy dietary habits on the incidence of dental caries and overweight/obesity among Egyptian school children (A cross-sectional study)
  93. Jordan’s Population-Based Food Consumption Survey: Protocol for Design and Development (Preprint)
  94. Prevalence and Correlates of Anemia among Adolescents Living in Hodeida, Yemen
  95. Association of Household Food Insecurity With Dietary Intakes and Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among School-Aged Children in Gaza Strip, Palestine
  96. Correlates of Sub-Optimal Feeding Practices among under-5 Children amid Escalating Crises in Lebanon: A National Representative Cross-Sectional Study
  97. Food Insecurity, Dietary Diversity, and Coping Strategies in Jordan during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
  98. Prevalence of iodine deficiency among Moroccan women of reproductive age
  99. Marketing of Food and Beverages to Children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Situational Analysis of the Regulatory Framework
  100. Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Lebanese shoppers towards food labeling: The first steps in the Nutri-score roadmap
  101. Association of household food insecurity with dietary intakes and nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among parents, aged ≥ 18 years in Gaza Strip, Palestine: A descriptive study
  102. Aflatoxin B1 Occurrence in Children under the Age of Five’s Food Products and Aflatoxin M1 Exposure Assessment and Risk Characterization of Arab Infants through Consumption of Infant Powdered Formula: A Lebanese Experience
  103. The Analysis of Trends of Preschool Child Stunting, Wasting and Overweight in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Still More Effort Needed to Reach Global Targets 2025
  104. Adherence to the United States Department of Agriculture Dietary Recommendations Pre- and During the Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic Among Pregnant Women in Arab Countries
  105. Unhealthy Dietary Habits and Obesity: The Major Risk Factors Beyond Non-Communicable Diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  106. Epidemiology of Phenylketonuria Disease in Jordan: Medical and Nutritional Challenges
  107. Households’ Food Insecurity and Its Association with Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors in Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Cross- Sectional Study
  108. Households' Food Insecurity and Their Association With Dietary Intakes, Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Under-five Children in Gaza Strip, Palestine
  109. Dietary Diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Disparities, Challenges, and Mitigation Measures
  110. Iraq Is Moving Forward to Achieve Global Targets in Nutrition
  111. COVID-19 home isolation and food consumption patterns: Investigating the correlates of poor dietary diversity in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study
  112. Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Lebanese shoppers towards food labeling: The first steps in the Nutri-score roadmap
  113. Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Major Sources of Total Fat, Saturated and Trans-Fatty Acids among Tunisian Preschool and School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
  114. A Metanalysis of Trends in Knowledge and Practice of Breastfeeding in Egypt: A Case Study from the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  115. A Comprehensive Roadmap for Reversing Under-Five Malnutrition on the Arab States Based on the Sustainable Development Goals
  116. Determination of salt content in traditional and industrial Moroccan white bread by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
  117. Food Marketing to Children in Iran: Regulation that Needs Further Regulation
  118. Estimated 24 Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion in a Population of Moroccan Adults
  119. Review of the Nutrition Situation in Jordan: Trends and Way Forward
  120. Shifting to a Sustainable Dietary Pattern in Iranian Population: Current Evidence and Future Directions
  121. The threshold of sweet taste recognition among a sample of Moroccan population
  122. A Systematic Review of Trans Fat Reduction Initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  123. An in-depth multidimensional review of hypertension in adolescents in relation to obesity: Risk approach management is the solution
  124. Ultra-processed Foods are the Major Sources of Total Fat, Saturated and Trans-fatty Acids Among Tunisian Preschool and School Children: A Cross-sectional Study
  125. A new global policy framework for adolescent nutrition?
  126. Cardiovascular disease risk factors: Role of legislations that control marketing of breastmilk substitutes
  127. Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Healthy Eating Index, Binge Eating Behavior and Food Craving in a Middle Eastern Population: A Lebanese Experience
  128. Assessment of Industrially Produced Trans Fatty Acids in Traditional Dishes, Arabic Sweets, and Market Food Products and Its Risks on Non-communicable Diseases in Lebanon
  129. Non-Conjugated-Industrially-Produced-Trans Fatty in Lebanese Foods: The Case of Elaidic and Linolelaidic Acids
  130. Young Children Feeding Practices: An Update from the Sultanate of Oman
  131. Regional disparities in prevalence of obesity among school-aged children in Egypt: A country case study from The Eastern Mediterranean Region
  132. A review of the emerging pandemic of obesity in preschool children in Egypt: Exclusive breastfeeding is protective
  133. Analysis of Fat Content with Special Emphasis on Trans Isomers in Frequently Consumed Food Products in Egypt: The First Steps in the Trans Fatty Acid Elimination Roadmap
  134. Preschoolers’ and Mothers Dietary Practices and Compliance with the 24-h Movement Guidelines: Results of Oman’s National Nutrition Survey
  135. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Dietary Supplementation, before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey in the Lebanese Population
  136. Assessment of Micronutrient Situation among Reproductive-Age Women (15–49) and Under-Five Children in Sudan
  137. Exploring the Impact of Crises on Food Security in Lebanon: Results from a National Cross-Sectional Study
  138. Salt Reduction Initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and Evaluation of Progress towards the 2025 Global Target: A Systematic Review
  139. Effectiveness of Community Nutrition-Specific Interventions on Improving Malnutrition of Children under 5 Years of Age in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  140. Fatty Acids Quality in Middle Eastern Traditional Dishes, Arabic Sweets and Market Foods Frequently Consumed in Lebanon
  141. Timing and types of fluids and foods first introduced in a representative sample of toddlers attending day care programs across Lebanon: Are parents following international recommendations?
  142. Impact evaluation of soft drink taxes as part of nutrition policies in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
  143. Saudi Arabia’s Healthy Food Strategy: Progress & Hurdles in the 2030 Road
  144. Trend and Causes of Overweight and Obesity among Pre-School Children in Kuwait
  145. Antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation in the State of Palestine: A Protocol for Implementation and Evaluation
  146. Tea Consumption Reduces Iron Bioavailability from NaFeEDTA in Nonanemic Women and Women with Iron Deficiency Anemia: Stable Iron Isotope Studies in Morocco
  147. Comparison of appropriateness of Nutri-Score and other front-of-pack nutrition labels across a group of Moroccan consumers: awareness, understanding and food choices
  148. Nutrition Assessment of Under-Five Children in Sudan: Tracking the Achievement of the Global Nutrition Targets
  149. Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Micro- and Macro-Nutrient Intakes and Trajectories of Macro-Nutrient Supply in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  150. Maintaining Essential Nutrition Services to Underfive Children in Yemen: A Programmatic Adaptation Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
  151. Enabling Food Environment in Kindergartens and Schools in Iran for Promoting Healthy Diet: Is It on the Right Track?
  152. Étude des caractéristiques cliniques et biologiques des patients marocains COVID-19 avec et sans dysfonctionnement olfactif et/ou gustatif
  153. UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE PREVALENCE AND CONTROL OF TRANS FAT IN THE FOOD SUPPLY IN PAKISTAN
  154. A Household-Based Survey of Iodine Nutrition in Moroccan Children Shows Iodine Sufficiency at the National Level But Risk of Deficient Intakes in Mountainous Areas
  155. Satisfaction with code implementation and Baby-friendly practices in the Eastern Mediterranean region: Health professional perspectives from 15 countries
  156. A Systematic Review of Salt Reduction Initiatives Around the World: A Midterm Evaluation of Progress Towards the 2025 Global Non-Communicable Diseases Salt Reduction Target
  157. Are Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region on Track towards Meeting the World Health Assembly Target for Anemia? A Review of Evidence
  158. Unbalanced intakes of sodium and potassium among Tunisian adults: A cross‐sectional study
  159. Enacting the code by effective national laws influence trends in exclusive breastfeeding: An analytical study from the East Mediterranean Region
  160. Impact of sin taxes on consumption volumes of sweetened beverages and soft drinks in Saudi Arabia
  161. Enhancing nutrition specific interventions through public health policies and public-private partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a desk review
  162. Development of a Lebanese food exchange system based on frequently consumed Eastern Mediterranean traditional dishes and Arabic sweets
  163. Assessment of Vitamin A Supplementation Practices in Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Evidence to Implementation
  164. Continuous Skin-to-skin Care Assists Breastfeeding Mothers to Adapt to Sleep Patterns of Night feeds: A Case–control Follow-up Study
  165. The threshold of salt taste recognition among a sample of Moroccan population
  166. Implementation of WHO Recommended Policies and Interventions on Healthy Diet in the Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region: From Policy to Action
  167. Echocardiography of the right ventricle in infancy: Do early feeding practices make a difference?
  168. Study of Clinical and Biological Characteristics of Moroccan Covid-19 Patients With and Without Olfactory and/or Gustatory Dysfunction
  169. Tackling Childhood Stunting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in the Context of COVID-19
  170. Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)—Misconceptions in Public Health Practice: A Scoping Review 2019-2020
  171. Food Consumption Patterns and Nutrient Intakes of Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Call for Policy Action
  172. Impact evaluation of national nutrition policies to address obesity through implementation of sin taxes in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar
  173. Overweight Increases the Risk of Right Ventricular Dysfunction in the non-Breastfed Infants
  174. Passive Smoking is Associated with Risk of Early Onset of Cardiac Dysfunction
  175. Nutritional value of the Middle Eastern diet: analysis of total sugar, salt, and iron in Lebanese traditional dishes
  176. Leveraging the Food System in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for Better Health and Nutrition: A Case Study from Oman
  177. Impact of sin taxes on consumption volumes of sweetened beverages and soft drinks in Saudi Arabia
  178. Understanding the complexities of prevalence of trans fat and its control in food supply in Pakistan
  179. Food consumption patterns among children and adolescents and their correlation with overweight/obesity in Egypt: A cross-sectional study
  180. NOURISHING CARE FOR EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REGION THROUGH EARLY CHILD NUTRITION: A CASE STUDIES FROM SIX COUNTRIES
  181. Early Breastfeeding Practices Promote Effective Parenting: An Analytical Study in Countries exposed to Conflict in the Middle East
  182. Trend of Iodine Status in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and Impact of the Universal Salt Iodization Programs: a Narrative Review
  183. The occurrence of periodontal diseases and its correlation with different risk factors among a convenient sample of adult Egyptian population: a cross-sectional study
  184. The Effect of Cesarean Delivery on Child Survival and Early Breastfeeding Practices: Global Data from 103 Provinces in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  185. Improving Nutrition Information in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Implementation of Front-Of-Pack Nutrition Labelling
  186. Implementation of salt reduction strategies should be sped up in Africa: a shout from Morocco
  187. Prevalence of periodontal diseases and its correlation with different risk factors among an adult Egyptian population: a cross-sectional study
  188. An Overview on Acute Malnutrition and Food Insecurity among Children during the Conflict in Yemen
  189. Infant Feeding and Cardiovascular Disease: A multi-staged analysis from global to country data
  190. Conflict, Nutritional Status and Patterns of Young Child Feeding
  191. Feeding and Risk to Diabetes Mellitus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  192. The Regional assessment of the implementation of wheat flour fortification in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  193. The potential impact of age, gender, body mass index, socioeconomic status and dietary habits on the prevalence of dental caries among Egyptian adults: a cross-sectional study
  194. Tackling obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  195. The prevalence of dental caries among Egyptian children and adolescences and its association with age, socioeconomic status, dietary habits and other risk factors. A cross-sectional study
  196. Rapid assessment of marketing of unhealthy foods to children in mass media, schools and retail stores in Oman
  197. Regional Overview on Maternal and Child Nutrition and Examples of Nutrition Governance and Policy Responses: Europe, Central Asia and Eastern Mediterranean Regions
  198. Fat Intake Reduction Strategies among Children and Adults to Eliminate Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  199. Scaling Up Obesity and NCD Prevention in the Eastern Mediterranean Region through Fat Reduction Intake Strategies at Population Levels
  200. Nutritional Anaemia and Obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: The Protective Role of Breastfeeding for Two Years
  201. Assessment of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Implementation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  202. Assessment of salt concentration in bread commonly consumed in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  203. Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  204. Review of the nutrition situation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  205. Salt intake reduction strategies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  206. Malnutrition, Mortality and Breastfeeding Practices in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Review of the Current Status
  207. In-depth Analysis of Mortality in Relation to Malnutrition in Children Under-five of Age in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
  208. Inventory on the dietary assessment tools available and needed in africa: a prerequisite for setting up a common methodological research infrastructure for nutritional surveillance, research, and prevention of diet-related non-communicable diseases
  209. Territorial jurisprudence, ikhtilaf al-darayn: Political boundaries & legal jurisdiction
  210. Worldwide implementation of the WHO Child Growth Standards