scholarly journals Mediterranean diet: not only food

2015 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Letizia Da Vico ◽  
Susanna Agostini ◽  
Silvia Brazzo ◽  
Barbara Biffi ◽  
Maria Luisa Masini
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Nutritional Recommendations ◽  
Epidemiological Monitoring ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Food In Literature

The proposal of a Mediterranean way of life is much more than advise how to eat. The Mediterranean Diet, a model of Sustainable Diet, is an example of how to combine personal choices, economic, social and cultural rights, protective of human health and the ecosystem. There is in fact fundamental interdependence between dietary requirements, nutritional recommendations, production and consumption of food. In literature studies and nutritional and epidemiological monitoring activities at national and international level have found a lack of adherence to this lifestyle, due to the spread of the economy, lifestyles of the Western type and globalization of the production and consumption. To encourage the spread of a culture and a constant practice of the Mediterranean Diet, there are some tools that are presented in this article. The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in addition to the recommendations on the frequency and portions of food, focuses on the choice of how to cook and eat food. The “Double Food Pyramid” encourages conscious food choices based on “healthy eating and sustainability. All the nutrition professionals and dietitians in particular should be constantly striving to encourage the adoption of a sustainable and balanced nutrition.

scholarly journals Mediterranean Diet: The Need for Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5687
Author(s):  
F. Xavier Medina
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
The Past ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Past Half

The notion of the Mediterranean diet has progressively evolved over the past half a century, from a healthy (coronary) dietary pattern to a model of sustainable diet [...]

scholarly journals Mediterranean diet and food consumption in an urban adult population of Northwest Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. S109-S115
Author(s):  
Hadjira Ouhaibi-Djellouli ◽  
Leila Houti ◽  
Imene Hamani-Medjaoui ◽  
Aicha Sarah Larjam-Hetraf ◽  
Sonia Mediene-Benchekor
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Young Subjects

Background: Knowing the eating habits of populations is important to better define appropriate public health interventions. Aims: The aim of the current study was to describe the food consumption among adults in an urban population in North-western Algeria and to compare it to the Mediterranean diet. Subjects and methods: During 2007-2009, 787 individuals aged 30-64 years, randomly selected from the list of insured persons residing in Oran city. A questionnaire on socio-economic and nutritional habits was completed during a face-to-face interview. Results: Mostly, Bread was the most consumed food, three times a day for the majority of the participants (92.2%), followed by vegetal oil (67.9%) and milk (51.2%) twice a day. Dessert was more consumed (64.7%) than vegetables (58.7%), once a day. Olive oil was the least consumed. According to sex, women’s diet appears to be different from men regarding several foods. We observed that young subjects (30 to 39 years) displayed a high consumption of desserts (68.7%, p<0.0001) and potatoes (62.7%, p=0.024), as well as peanuts (44.9%, p=0.032). The most educated subjects, likewise, subjects with a sufficient monthly income consumed significantly more animal proteins, red meat and fish, as well as fruits. The food pyramid in the ISOR (Insulino-résistance à Oran) population was different from the MD (Mediterranean Diet), except for cereals and grain products. Conclusion: The diet of the urban population of northern Algeria is far to be compared to the Mediterranean diet with a high consumption of desserts and animal proteins, in particular among men with a good income. Keywords: Northwest Algeria, urban population, Mediterranean diet, monthly income, educational level.

scholarly journals Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in the Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases as the Epidemic of the 21st century

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doina A. TODEA ◽  
Loredana Elena ROSCA ◽  
Andreea C. COMAN ◽  
Iuliu SUATEAN ◽  
Andreea C. HERESCU
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Warning Signal ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Impact

Non-communicable diseases are known as the epidemic of the 21st century. In Romania, these are responsible for almost 91% of all the deaths. A balanced diet and regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes throughout the day) are the keys to a healthy and long living life. Mediterranean diet is shown to be the optimal diet for preventing non-communicable diseases and preserving good health. The concept of the Mediterranean diet is defined by the food pyramid, which is meant to provide an overall impression of healthy food choices, rather than to define recommended weights of certain foods or proportions of energy obtained from them. In Romania the concept of Mediterranean diet is unknown to most ordinary people. Even in medicine field there are few doctors who really know about this diet and its effects on patients’ health. Our purpose in writing this article was to draw a warning signal about the impact of Mediterranean diet on the health of people, in hope that through media, the importance of a healthy and active life in raising quality of life and decreasing morbidity and mortality can be fully understood.

scholarly journals Med Diet 4.0: the Mediterranean diet with four sustainable benefits

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1322-1330 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Dernini ◽  
EM Berry ◽  
L Serra-Majem ◽  
C La Vecchia ◽  
R Capone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Food Cultures ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Many

AbstractObjectiveTo characterize the multiple dimensions and benefits of the Mediterranean diet as a sustainable diet, in order to revitalize this intangible food heritage at the country level; and to develop a multidimensional framework – the Med Diet 4.0 – in which four sustainability benefits of the Mediterranean diet are presented in parallel: major health and nutrition benefits, low environmental impacts and richness in biodiversity, high sociocultural food values, and positive local economic returns.DesignA narrative review was applied at the country level to highlight the multiple sustainable benefits of the Mediterranean diet into a single multidimensional framework: the Med Diet 4.0.Setting/subjectsWe included studies published in English in peer-reviewed journals that contained data on the characterization of sustainable diets and of the Mediterranean diet. The methodological framework approach was finalized through a series of meetings, workshops and conferences where the framework was presented, discussed and ultimately refined.ResultsThe Med Diet 4.0 provides a conceptual multidimensional framework to characterize the Mediterranean diet as a sustainable diet model, by applying principles of sustainability to the Mediterranean diet.ConclusionsBy providing a broader understanding of the many sustainable benefits of the Mediterranean diet, the Med Diet 4.0 can contribute to the revitalization of the Mediterranean diet by improving its current perception not only as a healthy diet but also a sustainable lifestyle model, with country-specific and culturally appropriate variations. It also takes into account the identity and diversity of food cultures and systems, expressed within the notion of the Mediterranean diet, across the Mediterranean region and in other parts of the world. Further multidisciplinary studies are needed for the assessment of the sustainability of the Mediterranean diet to include these new dimensions.

scholarly journals Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Association with Self-Perception of Diet Sustainability, Anthropometric and Sociodemographic Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Italian Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3282
Author(s):  
Beatrice Biasini ◽  
Alice Rosi ◽  
Davide Menozzi ◽  
Francesca Scazzina
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Campaign ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Relevant Factors

The adoption of sustainable dietary models, such as the Mediterranean Diet (MD), can be a valuable strategy to preserve ecosystems and human health. This study aims to investigate in an Italian adult representative sample the adherence to the MD and to what extent it is associated with the self-perceived adoption of a sustainable diet, the consideration of the MD as a sustainable dietary model, and anthropometric and sociodemographic factors. By applying an online survey (n = 838, 18–65 years, 52% female), an intermediate level of MD adherence (median: 4.0, IR: 3.0–4.0) in a 0–9 range was observed. Only 50% of the total sample confirmed the MD as a sustainable dietary model, and 84% declared no or low perception of adopting a sustainable diet. Being female, having a higher income and education level, considering the MD as a sustainable dietary model, as well as the perception of having a sustainable diet were the most relevant factors influencing the probability of having a high score (≥6) of adherence to the MD. This study suggests a gradual shift away from the MD in Italy and supports the need to address efforts for developing intervention strategies tailored to adults for improving diet quality. Furthermore, a public campaign should stress the link between a diet and its environmental impact to foster nutritionally adequate and eco-friendly dietary behaviors.

scholarly journals The Mediterranean Way a model to achieve the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Tarsitano ◽  
Gabriella Calvano ◽  
Elisabetta Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Relationship

The Mediterranean diet, inscribed in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2010, is inspired by the traditional food models of Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus and Croatia, all countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. In particular, the Mediterranean area, geographically and territorially, has the characteristics to give value to past food models, which are products of the local territory (legumes, grains, vegetables, fruit, fish). The major aim is to encourage this type of food, which has always been one of the key points for biology studies in the fields of nutrition, food safety and biodiversity protection. The notion of &quot;Mediterranean diet&quot;, or &quot;Mediterranean way. How to eat well and stay well&rdquo; (Keys &amp; Keys, 1975) does not refer only to a nutritional model shared by many peoples of the Mediterranean basin, but embraces wider and deeper concepts that refer to a peculiar lifestyle, to a specific modality of production and consumption of food, to a certain way of conceiving the relationship between people and the environment. The Mediterranean way is a tool for achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Evolution of human diet and effect of globalization on regional diet with emphasis to the Mediterranean diet

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 869-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belay Haile ◽  
Kumera Neme ◽  
Tefera Belachew
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
Food Cultures ◽  
The Mediterranean

Purpose The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is an expression of different Mediterranean food cultures and lifestyles. It is characterized by high consumption of olive oil, vegetables, legumes, whole grain products, fruits and nuts. This paper aims to emphasize on the evolution of human diet from earliest human ancestors to current civilization, the effect of MD on human health and the role of globalization to shift traditional diet, particularly MD to processed foods. Design/methodology/approach Different published papers were collected from the internet by using the following phrases: evolution of human diet, human ancestors, the effect of globalization on a regional diet, Mediterranean diet, healthy food, food pyramid, evolution of human diet and effect of globalization on diet. Finally, the papers were read and summarized as a review paper. Findings MD has been accepted worldwide owing to its health impact such as prevention and control of type 2 diabetes, anti-inflammatory effects and decrease in the risk of cardiovascular diseases and incidence of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. However, in conjunction with this discordance between our ancient, genetically determined biology and the nutritional, cultural and activity patterns of contemporary Western populations, many of the so-called diseases of civilization have emerged. Particularly, the food staples and food-processing procedures introduced during the Neolithic and Industrial periods have fundamentally altered nutritional characteristics of ancestral hominin diets. MD is currently under the risk of extinction for a result of the effects of globalization. Originality/value The review paper focuses on the evolution of human diet as an effect of globalization on the regional diet with emphasis on the MD. It specifically focuses on the link between diet and earliest human ancestors, about MD and its health benefit, diet pyramid and effect of globalization on regional diet.

Mediterranean Diet as a Healthy, Sustainable, and Secure Food Pattern

2022 ◽  
pp. 185-205
Author(s):  
Elsa Lamy ◽  
Cristina Conceição ◽  
Fernando Capela e Silva ◽  
Maria Raquel Lucas
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food System ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
Mediterranean Regions ◽  
Sustainable Food System

Despite the recognized advantages of Mediterranean Diet (MD), the adherence to it decreased with modern lifestyle, where the time dedicated to acquisition, preparation/confection of food and meals diminished. At the same time, Mediterranean regions face a growth in the levels of non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, sometimes together with undernutrition that affects other parts of the population. This chapter make a presentation about MD as a sustainable food system, essential to promote food security, at the same time that the methods of food production and consumption must respect the environment, maintain biodiversity, and economic society valorisation. Also, it shows MD associated with several factors such as gender, marital status, education level, lifestyle, and body weight. Maintaining the traditional MD pattern is crucial for public health, particularly in pandemic contexts such as COVID-19 where it shows the opportunity and relevance of adopt and promote MD as a healthy and sustainable diet.

scholarly journals Sustainable diets: the Mediterranean diet as an example

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (12A) ◽  
pp. 2285-2287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Burlingame ◽  
Sandro Dernini
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Mediterranean Populations ◽  
Sustainable Diets ◽  
Sustainable Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean

AbstractObjectiveTo present the Mediterranean diet as an example of a sustainable diet, in which nutrition, biodiversity, local food production, culture and sustainability are strongly interconnected.DesignReview of notions and activities contributing towards the acknowledgement of the Mediterranean diet as a sustainable diet.SettingThe Mediterranean region and its populations.SubjectsMediterranean populations.Results and conclusionsThe acknowledgement of the Mediterranean diet as a sustainable diet needs the development of new cross-cutting intersectoral case studies to demonstrate further the synergies among nutrition, biodiversity and sustainability as expressed by the Mediterranean diet for the benefit of present and future generations.

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