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The Mediterranean Diet
An Evidence-Based Approach
Holistic view of the Mediterranean diet and nutrition as applied to disease prevention and health
Victor R Preedy (Edited by), Ronald Ross Watson (Edited by)
9780124078499, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 27 November 2014
698 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 3.7 cm, 2.13 kg
The Mediterranean Diet offers researchers and clinicians a single authoritative source which outlines many of the complex features of the Mediterranean diet: ranging from supportive evidence and epidemiological studies, to the antioxidant properties of individual components. This book embraces a holistic approach and effectively investigates the Mediterranean diet from the cell to the nutritional well-being of geographical populations. This book represents essential reading for researchers and practicing clinicians in nutrition, dietetics, endocrinology, and public health, as well as researchers, such as molecular or cellular biochemists, interested in lipids, metabolism, and obesity.
Section 1: The Mediterranean diet: concepts and general aspects Section 2: Components of the Mediterranean diet Section 3: Health and nutritional aspects of the Mediterranean diet; with subsections on Metabolism; Metabolic Syndrome; Obesity and Diabetes; Cardiovascular Disease; Cancer; Brain and Behaviour; Immunology; Life Stages; Organs and Applications; and Adverse Effects Section 4: Novel nutraceuticals and edible plants used in the Mediterranean region 58 chapters total
Subject Areas: Food & beverage technology [TDCT], Dietetics & nutrition [MBNH3], Public health & preventive medicine [MBN]
