Format:
Online-Ressource (VIII, 174 S.)
Edition:
Karger eBooks Collection 1997-2009
ISBN:
9783318011838
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3805578725
,
9783805578721
Series Statement:
Forum of nutrition 57
Content:
About half of the global burden of disease is due to chronic noncommunicable diseases such as obesity, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, which are all related to modifiable risk factors such as unbalanced diet and malnutrition as well as determinants such as behavior and lifestyle. Dietary patterns during the last few decades have undergone a general shift towards high energy density and fatty foods combined with a low proportion of plant components. The resulting diet profile has proven inadequate to meet the physiological needs of a healthy human life.A comprehensive and highly valuable source of knowledge for all professionals interested in the underlying causes of today's major health challenges, this publication gives an in-depth view of the various methods of monitoring and addressing this precarious situation: impact of gender and age on eating behavior, role of a vegetarian lifestyle, processed and fortified foods, organic foods, ethnic food culture, and consumer choice
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Cover; Contents; Preface; Fat Intake, Diet Variety and Health Promotion; Mixed Diet in Europe; Influences on Food Choice and Dietary Behavior; Age and Gender Dependent Profile of Food Choice; Diversification in Indigenous and Ethnic Food Culture; Organic Foods: Do They Have a Role?; Impact of 'Functional Food'; The Role of Fortified Foods - Situation in Austria; Attitudes of Austrian Adults to the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables; Health Effects of Phytoestrogens; Exploitation of Convenience Food in View of a Diet Diversification for Better Nutrition
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Adulteration of Foodstuffs: From Misleading to PoisoningMacro- and Micronutrients in a Traditional Greek Menu; Vegetarian Diets: What Are the Advantages?; Food Safety and Consumers' Attitude in a New EU Member State; Making the Healthy Choice an Easy Choice; Diversification and Food Choice: The Consumer's View; Author Index; Subject Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783805578721
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Diet diversification and health promotion Basel : Karger, 2005 ISBN 3805578725
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1159/isbn.978-3-318-01183-8
Author information:
Elmadfa, Ibrahim 1943-
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