Healthy eating practices for optimal nutrition and well-being: a systematic review
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Healthy Eating, Well-being, Quality of Life, Nutrition, Human HealthAbstract
The lack of knowledge and application of healthy eating practices negatively impacts human nutrition and well-being. Therefore, it is crucial to implement strategies aimed at improving eating habits. These actions are essential to promote health in vulnerable populations. The objective of this study was to analyze relevant information on dietary patterns that promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, based on high-impact scientific journals. The research methodology was grounded in a systematic review and the selection of scientific articles. The study sample consisted of 30 scientific articles published in the last six years, retrieved from databases such as Google Scholar, SciELO, Scopus, Science Direct, ERIC, and PubMed, considering as variables: healthy eating practices, nutritional quality, consumption frequency, and effects on metabolic health. A total of 279 scientific documents were identified, of which 30 articles were selected for analysis. An increase in scientific production was observed, with a peak in 2024 and continuous progress in 2025. The studies highlight that nutritional education and food knowledge are essential to improve eating behaviors and prevent chronic diseases. They also emphasize the need for context-specific interventions and public policies that promote healthy and equitable nutrition. It is concluded that nutritional education and interventions tailored to the social and health contexts of specific populations are fundamental to improving eating habits and preventing chronic diseases. Promoting evidence-based practices and strengthening public policies with a life-course approach are essential to ensuring healthy and equitable nutrition.
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