reviewPublic Health NutritionDec 13, 2011BRONZE OA

Mediterranean diet pyramid today. Science and cultural updates

ABAnna Bach-FaigEMElliot M BerryDLDenis LaironJRJoan ReguantATAntonia Trichopoulou

Hebrew University of Jerusalem · Inserm · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

Objective

To present the Mediterranean diet (MD) pyramid: a lifestyle for today.

Design

A new graphic representation has been conceived as a simplified main frame to be adapted to the different nutritional and socio-economic contexts of the Mediterranean region. This review gathers updated recommendations considering the lifestyle, dietary, sociocultural, environmental and health challenges that the current Mediterranean populations are facing. SETTING AND SUBJECTS: Mediterranean region and its populations.

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11

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Frugality
  • Pyramid (geometry)
  • Consumption (sociology)
  • Sociocultural evolution
  • Intangible cultural heritage
  • Cultural heritage
  • Geography
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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