Chavez Jose-Benito Rosales, Romo-Avila Mariana, Ortiz-Hernandez Luis
School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA.
Private Consultant, Mexico City, Mexico.
Obes Rev. 2025 Nov;26(11):e13964. doi: 10.1111/obr.13964. Epub 2025 Jun 16.
The community food environment influences access to food, which depends on the type of food venues available. However, studies predominantly focus on the Global North, often neglecting culturally relevant food sources in the Global South, like street food (SF) stalls. SF are a popular, affordable, and convenient source of energy and nutrients, but research mainly addresses food safety rather than their impact on diet-related non-communicable diseases. This systematic review evaluates SF's roles in food, energy, and nutrient consumption and health outcomes globally. Our team reviewed peer-reviewed articles from eight databases in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, using combinations of key terms related to SF, nutrition, and body weight. A total of 129 articles met the criteria. Findings indicate SF include different items of varied food groups, nutritional contents, and processing extents. SF are vital for providing food access, especially in urban areas near worksites and schools. However, only seven studies explored the link between SF consumption and cardiometabolic risk, showing mixed results. Future research with longitudinal design is necessary for establishing clearer health-impact relationships.
社区食物环境影响食物获取，而这取决于可得的食物场所类型。然而，研究主要集中在全球北方，常常忽视全球南方具有文化相关性的食物来源，比如街头食品摊。街头食品是一种受欢迎、价格实惠且方便的能量和营养来源，但研究主要关注食品安全，而非其对与饮食相关的非传染性疾病的影响。本系统综述评估了街头食品在全球食物、能量、营养消费及健康结果方面的作用。我们的团队检索了来自八个数据库的英文、西班牙文和葡萄牙文的同行评议文章，使用了与街头食品、营养和体重相关的关键词组合。共有129篇文章符合标准。研究结果表明，街头食品包括不同食物类别、营养成分和加工程度的各类食品。街头食品对于提供食物获取至关重要，尤其是在工作场所和学校附近的城市地区。然而，只有七项研究探讨了街头食品消费与心血管代谢风险之间的联系，结果不一。未来需要进行纵向设计的研究，以建立更清晰的健康影响关系。
