Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity is a chronic disease, a major public health problem due
to its association with non-communicable diseases and all-cause mortality. Indeed, people …

The Mediterranean diet originates in the food cultures of ancient civilizations which
developed around the Mediterranean Basin and is based on the regular consumption of …

The current pandemic of obesity represents a major global public health problem, mainly
due to its association with chronic non-communicable disabling conditions and with …

Grains are important sources of carbohydrates in global dietary patterns. The majority of
these carbohydrates, especially in refined‐grain products, are digestible. Most carbohydrate …

The Mediterranean Dietary (MedDiet) Pattern has been linked to many beneficial health
effects. This review summarizes the main findings of a prospective cohort study, the …

Pandemic obesity is a major public health problem because of its association with non-
communicable diseases and all-cause mortality, which can be improved/delayed with …

ABSTRACT Background The Mediterranean diet is a well-recognized healthy diet that has
shown to induce positive changes in gut microbiota. Lifestyle changes such as diet along …

Background Short dietary assessment tools can be useful to estimate food intake and diet
quality in large-scale epidemiological studies with time constraints. Objective To determine …

Obesity is a condition of rising prevalence worldwide, with important socioeconomic
implications, being considered as a growing public health concern. Frequently, obesity …

Importance Strategies targeting body composition may help prevent chronic diseases in
persons with excess weight, but randomized clinical trials evaluating lifestyle interventions …