Evaluating Barriers to Adherence to Dietary Recommendations in Iranian Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Qualitative Study Using the Theory of Reasoned Action
Abstract
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is defined as a pattern of metabolic disorders including central obesity, insu-lin resistance or hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia. Many studies show a clear relationship between diet and components of MS. The aim of the current study was to identify barriers to adherence to dietary recommen-dations among Iranian MS patients.