Systematic reviews of food topics: How well are they conducted?
Description
This resource discusses the increasing prevalence of systematic reviews in food science, highlighting concerns about the quality of their methodologies. A study analyzing over 200 systematic reviews revealed issues such as limited database use for literature searches, inconsistent application of established guidelines like PRISMA, and inadequate risk of bias assessments. The author emphasizes the need for better practices and guidelines to enhance the rigor of systematic reviews in food research, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of evidence synthesis in the field. IFIS is developing a guide to support researchers in conducting high-quality systematic reviews.