Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
Martini, Daniela
Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet - MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019 - 1 electronic resource (274 p.)
Open Access
Growing evidence shows that a dietary pattern inspired by Mediterranean dietprinciples is associated with numerous health benefits. A Mediterranean-typediet has been demonstrated to exert a preventive effect toward cardiovasculardiseases, in both Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean populations. Part ofthese properties may depend on a positive action toward healthier metabolism,decreasing the risk of diabetes and metabolic-syndrome-related conditions.Some studies also suggested a potential role in preventing certain cancers. Finally,newer research has showed that a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet isassociated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, depression, and other mentaldisorders. Overall, a better understanding of the key elements of this dietarypattern, the underlying mechanisms, and targets, are needed to corroboratecurrent evidence and provide insights on new and potential outcomes.ThisSpecial Issue welcomes original research and reviews of literature concerningthe Mediterranean diet and various health outcomes:Observational studies onestablished nutritional cohorts (preferred), case-control studies, or populationsample on the association with non-communicable diseases;Level of evidenceon the association with human health, including systematic reviews and metaanalyses;Evaluation of application of Mediterranean diet principles in non-Mediterranean countries;Description of mechanisms of action, pathways, andtargets at the molecular level, including interaction with gut microbiota.
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books978-3-03921-494-5 9783039214945 9783039214938
10.3390/books978-3-03921-494-5 doi
offspring dietary intervention study n/a mental health noncommunicable diseases plasma lipids depressive symptoms children metabolomics Mediterranean Diet immune system olive oil healthy lifestyle obesity prevention telomere length risk factors Mediterranean diet adolescents pregnancy athletes dietary change microbiome nutrition nuts whole-grain health communication childbearing age dementia Italy quality of life wine dietary intervention questionnaire non-alcoholic fatty liver disease public health policy relative Mediterranean diet score DNA damage fruit food groups cohort cognitive decline vegetable DNA repair university students epidemiology Mediterranean diet pyramid dietary intake motivational climate weight status glucose control diet cardiovascular risk resveratrol sleep quality BMI cardiovascular disease catechins sports socioeconomic factors self-concept child health hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal-HPA axis physical activity Spain barriers diet quality fish childhood obesity translation diabetes dairy
Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet - MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019 - 1 electronic resource (274 p.)
Open Access
Growing evidence shows that a dietary pattern inspired by Mediterranean dietprinciples is associated with numerous health benefits. A Mediterranean-typediet has been demonstrated to exert a preventive effect toward cardiovasculardiseases, in both Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean populations. Part ofthese properties may depend on a positive action toward healthier metabolism,decreasing the risk of diabetes and metabolic-syndrome-related conditions.Some studies also suggested a potential role in preventing certain cancers. Finally,newer research has showed that a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet isassociated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, depression, and other mentaldisorders. Overall, a better understanding of the key elements of this dietarypattern, the underlying mechanisms, and targets, are needed to corroboratecurrent evidence and provide insights on new and potential outcomes.ThisSpecial Issue welcomes original research and reviews of literature concerningthe Mediterranean diet and various health outcomes:Observational studies onestablished nutritional cohorts (preferred), case-control studies, or populationsample on the association with non-communicable diseases;Level of evidenceon the association with human health, including systematic reviews and metaanalyses;Evaluation of application of Mediterranean diet principles in non-Mediterranean countries;Description of mechanisms of action, pathways, andtargets at the molecular level, including interaction with gut microbiota.
Creative Commons
English
books978-3-03921-494-5 9783039214945 9783039214938
10.3390/books978-3-03921-494-5 doi
offspring dietary intervention study n/a mental health noncommunicable diseases plasma lipids depressive symptoms children metabolomics Mediterranean Diet immune system olive oil healthy lifestyle obesity prevention telomere length risk factors Mediterranean diet adolescents pregnancy athletes dietary change microbiome nutrition nuts whole-grain health communication childbearing age dementia Italy quality of life wine dietary intervention questionnaire non-alcoholic fatty liver disease public health policy relative Mediterranean diet score DNA damage fruit food groups cohort cognitive decline vegetable DNA repair university students epidemiology Mediterranean diet pyramid dietary intake motivational climate weight status glucose control diet cardiovascular risk resveratrol sleep quality BMI cardiovascular disease catechins sports socioeconomic factors self-concept child health hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal-HPA axis physical activity Spain barriers diet quality fish childhood obesity translation diabetes dairy