• In 2010, UNESCO declared MD an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and the World Health Organisation classified it as a diet that protects against CVD [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A 2017 review found evidence that practice of a Mediterranean diet could lead to a decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, overall cancer incidence, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and early death. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 2019 Cochrane review found that there is still uncertainty regarding the effects of Mediterranean‐style diet advice on cardiovascular disease occurrence and risk factors in people both with and without cardiovascular disease already. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Mediterranean diet is included among dietary patterns that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 2013 Cochrane review found limited evidence that a Mediterranean diet favorably affects cardiovascular risk factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • The research concluded that Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, low-glycemic index, and high-protein diets are effective in improving markers of risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, while there was limited evidence for an effect of vegetarian diets on glycemic control and lipid levels unrelated to weight loss. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, more cautious reviews arose in early 2016, raising concerns about the quality of previous systematic reviews examining the impact of a Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular risk factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Reviews in 2016-17 reached similar conclusions about the ability of a Mediterranean diet to improve cardiovascular risk factors, such as lowering the risk for hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is widely recognised as being cardiovascular-healthy [ 3 , 4 , 5 ] although few studies have been carried out on the associated cost of this type of food and is rarely used as an argument in the debate on public monitoring by health policy makers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dr. Ros led the nutrition intervention of the landmark PREDIMED trial of Mediterranean diet for primary cardiovascular prevention and has published more than 340 original papers, over 125 reviews papers, 30 editorials, and 90 scientific textbook chapters on nutrition, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular prevention, and other topics (ORCID 0000-0002-2573-1294). (sciforum.net)
  • The Mediterranean diet is one of three healthy diets recommended in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, along with the DASH diet and vegetarian diet. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been pointed out that healthy diets cost more than unhealthy diets [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • She has authored 251 peer-review papers, 14 book chapters, and 235 scientific abstracts. (sciforum.net)
  • The principal aspects of this diet include proportionally high consumption of unprocessed cereals, legumes, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables, and moderate consumption of fish, dairy products (mostly cheese and yogurt), and meat products. (wikipedia.org)
  • Olive oil has been studied as a potential health factor for reducing all-cause mortality and the risk of chronic diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • A significant contributor to the burgeoning rates of chronic disease is diet, with some dietary components contributing to disease development, and others being protective. (sciforum.net)
  • We invite researchers, food industry representatives, policy makers, and others with an interest in the impacts of diet on chronic disease to join us for what will be an exciting event. (sciforum.net)
  • He has a leading role both nationally and internationally in the field of public health nutrition as well as the Mediterranean Diet. (sciforum.net)
  • The Mediterranean diet is low in saturated fat with high amounts of monounsaturated fat and dietary fiber. (wikipedia.org)
  • Therefore, dietary cost can be a barrier to the adoption of a healthy diet, particularly among people with lower socio-economic status [ 16 , 17 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • She has employed different dietary regimes in her research, including the Mediterranean diet, carbohydrate restricted diets, inclusion of antioxidants from grapes, and more importantly she has established the lack of association between eggs and heart disease risk factors. (sciforum.net)
  • In 2017, the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition published evidence that the Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of heart disease and early death. (wikipedia.org)
  • The European Food Safety Authority Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies approved health claims on olive oil, for protection by its polyphenols against oxidation of blood lipids and for the contribution to the maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol levels by replacing saturated fats in the diet with oleic acid (Commission Regulation (EU) 432/2012 of 16 May 2012). (wikipedia.org)
  • The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality in observational studies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Following a cheaper diet can lead to health problems for consumers due to reduced nutritional quality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This socioeconomic gradient in the quality of their diet is therefore likely to contribute to the health disparity among different socioeconomic groups [ 12 ], ultimately leading to an increase in overall societal costs [ 13 , 14 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Mediterranean and DASH diets are two of the main sources for the MIND diet recommendations. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the 2020s, research on the Mediterranean diet indicates that a Mediterranean diet may contribute to health. (wikipedia.org)
  • Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats, most notably oleic acid, which is under clinical research for its potential health benefits. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is distinct from Mediterranean cuisine, which covers the actual cuisines of the Mediterranean countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is recognized as heart-healthy, but the economic cost associated with this type of diet has scarcely been studied. (biomedcentral.com)
  • While inspired by a specific time and place, the "Mediterranean diet" was later refined based on the results of multiple scientific studies. (wikipedia.org)
  • The principal aspects of this diet include proportionally high consumption of unprocessed cereals, legumes, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables, and moderate consumption of fish, dairy products (mostly cheese and yogurt), and meat products. (wikipedia.org)
  • The European Food Safety Authority Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies approved health claims on olive oil, for protection by its polyphenols against oxidation of blood lipids and for the contribution to the maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol levels by replacing saturated fats in the diet with oleic acid (Commission Regulation (EU) 432/2012 of 16 May 2012). (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2017, the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition published evidence that the Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of heart disease and early death. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 2017 review found evidence that practice of a Mediterranean diet could lead to a decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, overall cancer incidence, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and early death. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 2013 Cochrane review found limited evidence that a Mediterranean diet favorably affects cardiovascular risk factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • The research concluded that Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, low-glycemic index, and high-protein diets are effective in improving markers of risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, while there was limited evidence for an effect of vegetarian diets on glycemic control and lipid levels unrelated to weight loss. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mediterranean Diet and Obesity-related Disorders: What is the Evidence? (nih.gov)
  • The US 2015-2020 national guidelines devised a "Healthy Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern", assessed against and mirroring the Mediterranean diet patterns and its positive health outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • To assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and analyse associated factors in school-age children living in oasis environments. (who.int)
  • Many are at particular risk of abuse and detention because they have no documentation, have uncertain legal status, and there is no systematic tracking and monitoring of their well-being - children falling through the cracks. (thearabdailynews.com)
  • Reviews in 2016-17 reached similar conclusions about the ability of a Mediterranean diet to improve cardiovascular risk factors, such as lowering the risk for hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • The MedDiet varies among countries and anthropometric factors associated with adherence to bordering the Mediterranean Sea, but in general, it is the MedDiet. (who.int)
  • While inspired by a specific time and place, the "Mediterranean diet" was later refined based on the results of multiple scientific studies. (wikipedia.org)