About this Research Topic
Goal: In the search for the “ideal diet” for health, the Mediterranean diet and dietary approaches to stop hypertension have been two of the most studied dietary patterns. The evidence base for other popular dietary patterns, such as vegetarian diets, is less consistent, and is often disease specific. Given the strong relationship between dietary habits, health, and quality of life, it is fundamental to understand how individual food choices can affect the risk of developing illnesses or health problems.
Scope: The aim of this Research Topic is to further explore benefits, concerns or harms of different dietary patterns. Studying dietary patterns instead of specific foods or nutrients could have important public health implications as recommendations based on dietary patterns are more accessible. Data obtained may be useful to promote healthy eating habits at a population level.
Details for Authors: Contributions to this Research Topic must have a clear focus on dietary patterns and health outcomes. Original research articles, reviews and meta-analyses are welcomed. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- association between dietary patterns and chronic diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, etc.), mortality, risk factors (e.g. total cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, etc.);
- mechanisms linking dietary patterns and chronic diseases;
- relationship between dietary patterns and nutritional status;
- dietary patterns and pregnancy outcomes; and
- dietary patterns and health outcomes across the life-course from infancy to old age.
Keywords: Diet, Plant-Based Diets, Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Health, Prevention
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