Lessons from Studies in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in Mediterranean Islands : The Role of Dietary Habits and Nutrition Services
Joint Authors
Polychronopoulos, Evangelos
Tyrovolas, Stefanos
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-11-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Islands in the Mediterranean basin share particular habits and traditions and greater life expectancy than other European regions.
In this paper, particular interest has been given to the effect of the Mediterranean diet, as well as nutritional services on CVD risk, on Mediterranean islands.
Methods.
Published results from observational studies were retrieved from electronic databases (Pubmed and Scopus) and summarized.
Results.
Prevalence of CVD risk factors is increased.
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was moderate, even among the elderly participants.
Furthermore, the presence of a dietician was associated with higher adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern and consequently lowers CVD risk.
Conclusion.
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is reduced, while the prevalence of CVD risk factors is increasing at alarming rates.
Public health nutrition policy has the opportunity to improve the health and quality of life of people living in isolated insular areas of the Mediterranean basin.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tyrovolas, Stefanos& Polychronopoulos, Evangelos. 2010. Lessons from Studies in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in Mediterranean Islands : The Role of Dietary Habits and Nutrition Services. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506566
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tyrovolas, Stefanos& Polychronopoulos, Evangelos. Lessons from Studies in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in Mediterranean Islands : The Role of Dietary Habits and Nutrition Services. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506566
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tyrovolas, Stefanos& Polychronopoulos, Evangelos. Lessons from Studies in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in Mediterranean Islands : The Role of Dietary Habits and Nutrition Services. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506566
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506566