Diet, nutrition, and the prevention of chronic diseases : report of a joint WHO/FAO expert consultation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

World Health Organization.

Contributor:

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Contributor.

Series:

Technical report series (World Health Organization) ; 916.

WHO technical report series ; 916

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chronic diseases--Epidemiology.

Chronic diseases.

Diet--Standards.

Diet.

Energy metabolism.

Nutrition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Geneva : World Health Organization, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report examines the science base of the relationship between diet and physical activity patterns, and the major nutrition-related chronic diseases. Recommendations are made to help prevent death and disability from major nutrition-related chronic diseases. These population nutrient intake and physical activity goals should contribute in the development of regional strategies and national guidelines to reduce the burden of disease related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, several forms of cancer, osteoporosis and dental disease. The recommendations contained in this report are

Contents:

Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Background; 3. Global and regional food consumption patterns and trends; 4. Diet, nutrition and chronic diseases in context; 5. Population nutrient intake goals for preventing diet-related chronic diseases; 6. Strategic directions and recommendations for policy and research; Acknowledgements; Annex: Summary of the strength of evidence for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, dental disease and osteoporosis

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-04132-3

0-585-49266-2

9786610041329

92-4-068027-6

OCLC:

171583352