The Mediterranean Diet
Overview Learning objectives Facts 5 characteristics Physical activity/Lifestyle References Questions
Learning Objectives After this presentation students will know… The 5 characteristics of Mediterranean diet Health benefits associated with each characteristic Other lifestyle factors associated with Mediterranean culture
Facts After WWII, a study showed that men living near poverty in Crete were still healthier than well-fed men in America. U.S. News ranks the Mediterranean diet as the 3rd healthiest diet overall Up to 40% of daily calories come from fat The Mediterranean diet can be traced back the the Roman Empire Andorra has the world’s highest life expectancy at 83.51 years
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The Five Characteristics 1.Plant Foods Amount Vegetables Garlic, onions, herbs Bread Micronutrients & fiber Seasonal & fresh
The Five Characteristics 2. Main Fat Source Olive oil Monounsaturated fat Vitamin E Phenolic compounds Taste & energy
The Five Characteristics 3. Dairy Goat, sheep, buffalo, cow, camel Yogurt & cheese High-fat & full-flavored Often grated over pasta
The Five Characteristics 4. Meat, Fish and Poultry Amounts Red meat Preparation
The Five Characteristics 5. Alcohol Type How much When Benefits
Other Factors Social & community Meals Afternoon naps Physical Activity
Summary 5 characteristics: Fiber, antioxidants, heart health Plant foods Olive oil Dairy Meat, Fish, Poultry Wine Fiber, antioxidants, heart health Overall healthy lifestyle
References Willet, W.C., et al. (1995). Mediterranean diet pyramid: a cultural model for healthy eating. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 61(6), 14025-14065. http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/61/6/1402S Owen, R.W., et al. (2000). The antioxidant/anticancer potential of phenolic compounds isolated from olive oil. European Journal of Cancer, 36(10), 1235-1247. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959804900001039 Estruch, R., et al. (2013). Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet. The New England Journal of Medicine, 368, 1279-1290. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1200303 World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. (2006). Physical activity and health in Europe. Copenhagen, Denmark: Scherfigsvej 8. Hiatt, K. (2013, September 23). Mediterranean Diet. U.S. News. Retrieved from http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/mediterranean-diet
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