Table 2 Cultural barriers on standard consuption of salt, sugar and fat in Iran
From: Policy analysis of socio-cultural determinants of salt, sugar and fat consumption in Iran
Theme | Category | Examples of cultural barriers |
|---|---|---|
Cultural factors | Inadequate structure of traditional medicine People’s desire for traditional foods | Our religious leaders used to eat salt with their food More consumption of traditional bread, cheese and dough (yogurt drink) which contain more salt and fat |
Individual factors | Low health literacy | Families do not consider the nutritional principles and establish children’s taste mainly with salty, high-fat and sweet foods |
Commercial factors | The global trend of nutritional transition and its impact on Iranian society | The tendency for fast foods and junk foods has increased |
Social factors | The progressive decline of people’s trust in NGOs | Few NGOs work and assist the government in these fields |
Media factors | Inappropriate media management | The potential of these tools seems to be under-utilized, and more unreliable information spread and people do not consider public health recommendations |