2019
DOI: 10.3390/nu11020459
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Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

Abstract: This editorial discusses and analyses the role of dietary interventions in the management of chronic conditions in recognition of the global increase of these diseases, the rise in the ageing population, and the significant cost to health services around the world. Evidence has shown that low-glycaemic index (GI) and low-carbohydrate diets are effective in the management of type 2 diabetes, and the role of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and bioactive compounds in chronic disease management have been the su… Show more

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“…The evidence from this review supports PDs as risk factors for CVDs, type-2 diabetes and cancers. The presence of oral bacteria, particularly periodontal bacteria, could be responsible for this association [ 10 , 193 , 194 ].…”
Section: Link Between Nutrition Periodontitis and Other Main Chromentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The evidence from this review supports PDs as risk factors for CVDs, type-2 diabetes and cancers. The presence of oral bacteria, particularly periodontal bacteria, could be responsible for this association [ 10 , 193 , 194 ].…”
Section: Link Between Nutrition Periodontitis and Other Main Chromentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a consequence of changes in the environment as well as in the lifestyle of modern civilization, there is a rapid increase of so-called lifestyle diseases, food intolerances (or non-allergic food hypersensitivity), and allergies [6]. Improper nutrition as well as an improper composition of foods with excessive energetic intake; high consumption of lipids, simple sugars, and salt; and also insufficient intake of fiber, vitamins, and substances with a prophylactic value are factors contributing to this negative phenomenon [6][7][8][9]. The reintroduction of crops with an excellent chemical composition, which had a long tradition of cultivation in some regions, is one of the ways to change the eating habits with the aim to contribute to improving the health of the population.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Older adults have experienced undernutrition, such as skipping meals due to food insecurity, as well as an overconsumption of unhealthy foods, such as sugar and saturated fats ( 4 ). Malnutrition can both increase the prevalence of chronic conditions ( 86 ) and complicate existing chronic diseases ( 87 , 88 ). Poor nutrition can also impair the immune system and its defense against COVID-19 ( 89 , 90 ).…”
Section: Physical Health Consequencesmentioning
confidence: 99%