Zacharias Eric (ed.) The Mediterranean Diet: A Clinician’s Guide for Patient Care

Springer, 2012. — 244 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4614-3325-5Over the past several years there has been increasing information in the medical literature regarding the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Clinicians may not be informed on advances in nutrition, and studies have demonstrated that they do not spend much time discussing food as a means for promoting health with patients. The Mediterranean Diet: A Clinician's Guide for Patient Care is an essential new volume that serves as an update and a reference for clinicians on the Mediterranean diet. Specific diseases and the effects the Mediterranean diet have on them are outlined. Diseases and conditions that are outlined include heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, depression, cancer, allergies, asthma, arthritis and diabetes. A detailed analysis of the specific nutrients in a Mediterranean diet and the food groups containing them is also included. A useful guide containing daily meal plans and and an extensive recipe section prepared by a team of dieticians can be found in the patient resources section. The Mediterranean Diet: A Clinician's Guide for Patient Care provides a useful summary of the constituent components and health benefits of a Mediterranean diet to health professionals.The Basics of a Mediterranean DietHistory, Composition, Adherence Scores
Effects on Diseases
Mechanisms of Action and Effects on Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cancer
Arthritis, Allergies, and Immunologic Disorders
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Weight Loss and Obesity
Weight, Obesity
Macronutrients
Macronutrients in an Adherence Score: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Alcohol
Fats and Oils
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Alcohol
Adopting a Mediterranean Diet
Goal Is Success in Adoption
Meal Plans
Shopping List, Keep On Hand
Resources
Recipes
Erratum To: Recipes