Evolution of dietary patterns in Flanders: an ecological trend study on best-selling cookbook recipes (2008-2018) and their correlation with household purchases.

Background: With rising obesity rates in Western societies, analyzing changes in dietary patterns is paramount. While nutritional surveys have been informative, traditional cookbooks have historically shed light on national cuisines and its changes. Despite the growing popularity of online platforms for food information, cookbooks might still reflect prevalent dietary trends and the diets people follow.

Food Media and Dietary Behavior in a Belgian Adult Sample: How Obtaining Information From Food Media Sources Associates With Dietary Behavior.

We aim to relate Flemish adults' main food information sources (e.g., celebrity chefs, experts) with their dietary behavior.