Diet and Non-Communicable Diseases: Part I Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Obesity, Depression, Liver Diseases

Abstract

Diet is involved in the development and progression of several chronic diseases. These include diseases that are responsible for a major health burden globally, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and depression. The scientific world is replete with studies on the impact of dietary factors and common diets on these ailments. Prudent dietary habits sever both preventive and therapeutic roles in several non-communicable diseases. Healthy diets are primarily plant-based, and low in red and processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages.

This manuscript discusses our understanding of the modulation of diet in order to mitigate cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, obesity, depression, and liver diseases.