… Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are of increasing concern for society and national
governments, as well as globally due to their high mortality rate. The main risk factors of NCDs …

… Abstract: There is a marked increase in our knowledge about the role of the nutritional
factors in the global dimensions of the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Recent studies …

Background Reducing the intake of total fat, saturated fatty acids (SFA) and dietary cholesterol
was a cornerstone of dietary guidance in past decades. This emphasis shifted recently …

… chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The effect of these multifactorial diseases on
… compounds that promote good health and disease prevention. Among their components are …

… is important, the public health potential in control of NCDs lies in prevention. Strong evidence
shows that prevention is possible. Non-communicable disease rates can change markedly …

… During recent decades; a significant increase in chronic noncommunicable diseases has …
dietary risk factors associated with the increased risk of developing noncommunicable diseases…

… Regional data on noncommunicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases risk factors.
Available at World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, …

Background Diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing rapidly in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs) and constitute a leading cause of mortality. Although a …

This paper presents the NOURISHING framework of food policies to promote healthy diets,
and uses the framework to summarize the policy actions taken by the B ellagio meeting …

… are fundamental for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The
objective of this paper is to address broad policy areas in respect of NCD prevention and control …