1. The Mediterranean Diet

2. Overview Learning objectives Facts 5 characteristics
Physical activity/Lifestyle
References
Questions

3. 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

4. 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 years

5. Map

6. The Five Characteristics
1.Plant Foods
Amount
Vegetables
Garlic, onions, herbs
Bread
Micronutrients & fiber
Seasonal & fresh

7. The Five Characteristics
2. Main Fat Source
Olive oil
Monounsaturated fat
Vitamin E
Phenolic compounds
Taste & energy

8. The Five Characteristics
3. Dairy
Goat, sheep, buffalo, cow, camel
Yogurt & cheese
High-fat & full-flavored
Often grated over pasta

9. The Five Characteristics
4. Meat, Fish and Poultry
Amounts
Red meat
Preparation

10. The Five Characteristics
5. Alcohol
Type
How much
When
Benefits

11. Other Factors Social & community Meals Afternoon naps
Physical Activity

12. Summary 5 characteristics: Fiber, antioxidants, heart health
Plant foods
Olive oil
Dairy
Meat, Fish, Poultry
Wine
Fiber, antioxidants, heart health
Overall healthy lifestyle

13. References
Willet, W.C., et al. (1995). Mediterranean diet pyramid: a cultural model for healthy eating. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 61(6),
Owen, R.W., et al. (2000). The antioxidant/anticancer potential of phenolic compounds isolated from olive oil. European Journal of Cancer, 36(10),
Estruch, R., et al. (2013). Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet. The New England Journal of Medicine, 368,
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

14. Questions?