The Mediterranean diet originates in the food cultures of ancient civilizations that developed around the Mediterranean Basin and are based on the regular consumption of olive oil (as the main source of added fat), plant foods (cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tree nuts, and seeds), the moderate consumption of fish, seafood, and dairy, and low-to-moderate alcohol (mostly red wine) intake, balanced by a comparatively limited use of red meat and other meat products.

Mediterranean Diet

The plant-based diet is a diet low in animal products, fat, cholesterol, salt, and sugar. It was first used as a medical intervention for patients with atherosclerosis in the early 1980s.

The Plant-Based Diet

Diet is established among the most important influences on health in modern societies. Healthy diet can reduce risk factors of death and disability

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- Essential nutrients
- Disease management
- Energy balance/weight control
- Nutrition across the life cycle
- Nutrition for athletic populations
- Food safety and accessibility

Focuses of Human Nutrition

Locke, A., Schneiderhan, J., & Zick, S. M. (2018). Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines. American family physician, 97(11), 721–728.


Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines

Katz, D. L., & Meller, S. (2014). Can we say what diet is best for health?. Annual review of public health, 35, 83–103. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182351

Can we say what diet is best for health?

It is a substance that helps humans develop and maintain functionality. Most living creatures consume nutrients to survive

Nutrients

Diet

- As per NIH, chronic diseases usually last for ≥3 months and can be progressive.
- As per CDC, the deadliest chronic diseases in the US (from most to least deadly) are heart disease, cancer, CLRD, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes.
- People with chronic diseases are more likely to experience severe complications of COVID-19 if they get infected.

Chronic Diseases

- Preconception Nutrition
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- Nutrition During Lactation
- Infant Nutrition
- Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition
- Child and Preadolescent Nutrition
- Adolescent Nutrition


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