From nutritional optimization to consumer acceptance: sensory and nutritional evaluation of culturally adapted recipes for type 2 diabetes in Benin (opens in new tab)

BackgroundMedical nutrition therapy (MNT) is central to type 2 diabetes (T2D) management; however, adherence remains challenging in sub-Saharan Africa due to economic constraints, food insecurity, and limited cultural adaptation of dietary recommendations. Few studies have integrated dietary optimization, cultural adaptation, sensory evaluation, and laboratory nutrient analysis within a single translational framework. This study aimed to develop and evaluate culturally adapted, nutritionally ...