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

Journal Title: Religions - Year 2014, Vol 5, Issue 3

Abstract

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.

Authors and Affiliations

Min-Min Tan, Carina K. Y. Chan and Daniel D. Reidpath

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  • EP ID EP25382
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/rel5030801
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Min-Min Tan, Carina K. Y. Chan and Daniel D. Reidpath (2014). Faith, Food and Fettle: Is Individual and Neighborhood Religiosity/Spirituality Associated with a Better Diet?. Religions, 5(3), -. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-25382