A rapid overview of systematic reviews on the effects of coconut oil intake compared with intake of other vegetable oils on mortality and cardiovascular health in children and adults

A rapid overview of systematic reviews on the effects of coconut oil intake compared with intake of other vegetable oils on mortality and cardiovascular health in children and adults
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2024-03-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9240088369

Following the release of the guidelines on saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake in July 2023, WHO is currently developing guidelines on tropical oils. While Member States await the guidelines on tropical oils, there is a need for evidence for interim policy dialogues and guidance. The objective of this review is to rapidly identify and summarize existing evidence from published systematic reviews on the relationships between coconut oil intake and mortality or cardiovascular health in children and adults, and to assess the methodological quality of these systematic reviews. This is one of the two rapid reviews: one on palm oil and the other on coconut oil.

A rapid overview of systematic reviews on the effects of palm oil intake compared with intake of other vegetable oils on mortality and cardiovascular health in children and adults

A rapid overview of systematic reviews on the effects of palm oil intake compared with intake of other vegetable oils on mortality and cardiovascular health in children and adults
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9240088342

Following the release of the guidelines on saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake in July 2023, WHO is currently developing guidelines on tropical oils. While Member States await the guidelines on tropical oils, there is a need for evidence for interim policy dialogues and guidance. The objective of this review is to rapidly identify and summarize existing evidence from published systematic reviews on the relationships between palm oil intake and mortality or cardiovascular health in children and adults, and to assess the methodological quality of these systematic reviews. This is one of the two rapid reviews: one on palm oil and the other on coconut oil.

Diet and Health

Diet and Health
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 765
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309039940

Diet and Health examines the many complex issues concerning diet and its role in increasing or decreasing the risk of chronic disease. It proposes dietary recommendations for reducing the risk of the major diseases and causes of death today: atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (including heart attack and stroke), cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, and dental caries.

Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2012

Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2012
Author: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2014-03-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9289326719

The Nordic countries have collaborated in setting guidelines for dietary composition and recommended intakes of nutrients for several decades through the joint publication of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR). This 5th edition, the NNR 2012, gives Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) for nutrients, and compared with earlier editions more emphasis has been put on evaluating the scientific evidence for the role of food and food patterns contributing to the prevention of the major diet-related chronic diseases. Recommendations on physical activity are included and interaction with physical activity has been taken into account for the individual nutrient recommendations wherever appropriate. A chapter on sustainable food consumption has been added. A Nordic perspective has been accounted for in setting the reference values.The NNR 2012 has used an evidence-based and transparent approach in assessing associations between nutrients and foods and certain health outcomes. Systematic reviews form the basis for the recommendations of several nutrients and topics, while a less stringent update has been done for others. The systematic reviews and individual chapters have been peer reviewed and the systematic reviews are published in the Food & Nutrition Research journal. The draft chapters were subject to an open public consultation. Recommendations have been changed only when sufficient scientific evidence has evolved since the 4th edition. The primary aim of the NNR 2012 is to present the scientific background of the recommendations and their application. A secondary aim is for the NNR 2012 to function as a basis for the national recommendations that are adopted by the individual

Fat Detection

Fat Detection
Author: Jean-Pierre Montmayeur
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 646
Release: 2009-09-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420067761

Presents the State-of-the-Art in Fat Taste TransductionA bite of cheese, a few potato chips, a delectable piece of bacon - a small taste of high-fat foods often draws you back for more. But why are fatty foods so appealing? Why do we crave them? Fat Detection: Taste, Texture, and Post Ingestive Effects covers the many factors responsible for the se

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition
Author: Yolanda N. Evans
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 837
Release: 2020-09-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030451038

Adolescents have unique nutritional needs when compared to young children and adults. As youth go through physical, cognitive, and behavioral development, nutrition needs are dynamic and changing. If these needs go undetected and remain unaddressed, the results can derail physical and social maturation and include life-long effects on health. This comprehensive text offers a multidisciplinary perspective on aspects of adolescent nutrition. Using clinical cases, it covers relevant topics related to adolescent health including normal development, chronic health conditions, and complex biopsychosocial dynamics, among others. The first section of the text contains an overview of adolescent nutrition that is further broken down into more specific topics such as developmental nutrition needs, needs of active youth and athletes and media influences on body image. The next section focuses on health disparities such as culturally appropriate care, health equity, international considerations and food insecurity. The following section specifically addresses eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating. Finally, the last section covers additional health considerations such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, teen pregnancy, substance use and gender non-conforming youth. Written by experts in the field, this book is a helpful resource for primary care medical providers, registered dietitians/nutritionists (RDN), adolescent medicine specialists, as well as advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, licensed social workers, and certified athletic trainers. /div

Encyclopedia of Foods

Encyclopedia of Foods
Author: Experts from Dole Food Experts from Dole Food Company
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2002-01-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080530877

The Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition is a definitive resource for what to eat for maximum health as detailed by medical and nutritional experts. This book makes the connection between health, disease, and the food we eat. The Encyclopedia describes more than 140 foods, providing information on their history, nutrient content, and medical uses. The Encyclopedia also describes the "fit kitchen", including the latest in food safety, equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods, and ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste. - Details healthy eating guidelines based on the RDA food pyramid - Provides scientific basis and knowledge for specific recommendations - Beautifully illustrated - Extensive list of reliable nutrition resources - Describes the fit kitchen from the latest in food safety to equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods to ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020
Author: HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.)
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2015-12-31
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0160934656

Learn more about how health nutrition experts can help you make the correct food choices for a healthy lifestyle The eighth edition of the Dietary Guidelines is designed for professionals to help all individuals, ages 2 years-old and above, and their families to consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet. The 2015-2020 edition provides five overarching Guidelines that encourage: healthy eating patterns recognize that individuals will need to make shifts in their food and beverage choices to achieve a healthy pattern acknowledge that all segments of our society have a role to play in supporting healthy choices provides a healthy framework in which individuals can enjoy foods that meet their personal, cultural and traditional preferences within their food budget This guidance can help you choose a healthy diet and focus on preventing the diet-related chronic diseases that continue to impact American populations. It is also intended to help you to improve and maintain overall health for disease prevention. **NOTE: This printed edition contains a minor typographical error within the Appendix. The Errata Sheet describing the errors can be found by clicking here. This same errata sheet can be used for the digital formats of this product available for free. Health professionals, including physicians, nutritionists, dietary counselors, nurses, hospitality meal planners, health policymakers, and beneficiaries of the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast program and their administrators may find these guidelines most useful. American consumers can also use this information to help make helathy food choices for themselves and their families.