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Diet and Non-Communicable Diseases: Part I Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Obesity, Depression, Liver Diseases
Diet and Non-Communicable Diseases: Part I Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Obesity, Depression, Liver Diseases
Shashi K. Agarwal
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.
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Diet and Non-Communicable Diseases: Part II Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, Arthritis
Diet and Non-Communicable Diseases: Part II Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, Arthritis
Shashi K. Agarwal
Several global studies have shown that diet plays an important role as a modifiable lifestyle factor in the development and progression of non-communicable diseases. A proper diet with a balanced percentage of macronutrients, viz. carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is also selective in the choice of macronutrients, preferring those that are plant-based, and avoiding refined carbohydrates, animal-based proteins, and saturated fats and trans-fats. It is also rich in needed micronutrients viz. vitamins and minerals, and adequate intake of water. This manuscript deals with the important role of a prudent diet in five major non-communicable diseases.
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