Provides an overview of preclinical and clinical studies on Mediterranean dietary patterns
Discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for the prevention of chronic diseases
Written by expert authors

This text is an especially timely new text as the number of studies focusing on the impact of the Mediterranean diet on disease prevention increases every year. The fundamental question addressed in this text is how food components and behavior of the Mediterranean diet reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In-depth chapters provide an overview of preclinical and clinical studies on Mediterranean dietary patterns, food components and lifestyle and their impact on health and disease. Large-scale omic approaches are highlighted to educate the reader about the molecular mechanisms through which specific components of the Mediterranean diet improves health and the opportunities and challenges for translating into practice the food recommendations of the Mediterranean pyramid. The volume concludes with information about the nutritional adequacy of Mediterranean foods and provides selected recipes.
Mediterranean Diet: Impact on Health and Disease will be of great interest to students, clinicians, and scientists engaged in promoting health through nutrition and physical activity.

Table of contents (20 chapters)
Updating the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet: From the Heart to the Earth
Serra-Majem, Lluis (et al.)
Pages 3-14
Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle in a Modern World Context
Romagnolo, Donato F. (et al.)
Pages 15-26
Historical and Behavioral Perspectives of the Mediterranean Diet
Dernini, Sandro (et al.)
Pages 29-41
Historical origins of the Mediterranean Diet, Regional Dietary Profiles, and the Development of the Dietary Guidelines
Sahyoun, Nadine R. (et al.)
Pages 43-56
Implementing the Mediterranean Diet: A French Perspective and Comparisons with Other Mediterranean Countries
Gerber, Mariette
Pages 57-67
Mediterranean Oils and Fats, and Disease Risk
Gerber, Mariette (et al.)
Pages 71-88
Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease and Protection by the Mediterranean Diet
Sofi, Francesco (et al.)
Pages 89-96
Wine, Polyphenols, and Cardioprotection
Sumpio, Brandon J. (et al.)
Pages 97-108
Impact of Mediterranean Diet on Metabolic Syndrome
Khayef, Golandam (et al.)
Pages 109-120
Effects of Mediterranean Diet on the Metabolome
Martinez, Jessica A. (et al.)
Pages 121-137
The Value of the Mediterranean Diet for Older Adults: Emphasis on Obesity Interventions
Porter Starr, Kathryn N. (et al.)
Pages 141-152
Mediterranean Diet and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Selmin, Ornella I. (et al.)
Pages 153-164
Mediterranean Diet and Breast Cancer
Thomson, Cynthia A. (et al.)
Pages 165-179
Mediterranean Diet, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, and Colon Cancer
Donovan, Micah G. (et al.)
Pages 181-201
Epigenetics of Mediterranean Diet: Altering Disease Risk
Ross, Sharon A.
Pages 203-216
Physical Activity and the Mediterranean Diet
Hingle, Melanie D. (et al.)
Pages 219-228
Biodiversity, Conviviality, and Herbs in the Mediterranean
Francesca, Maria R. Dalla
Pages 229-238
Food-Based Approaches for Achieving Nutritional Adequacy with the Mediterranean, DASH, and USDA Food Patterns
Briggs, Michelle A. (et al.)
Pages 239-259
Building the Mediterranean Pyramid: Part A Mediterranean Recipes
Selmin, Ornella I. (et al.)
Pages 261-273
Building the Mediterranean Pyramid: Part B Balancing the Plate