Emphasizes food groups and dietary patterns in multiethnic populations for the prevention and control of NCDs. Features evidence-based interventions, including nutritional counseling tips, for NCDs prevention and management. Discusses impact-based nutritional models from around the world. Provides practical solutions to prevent and control obesity in children and adults.

Food and Lifestyle in Health and Disease gathers information on various food types providing an explanation of their nutrient composition, sources, roles, and mechanisms in health and diseases. To obtain good health practices and prevent diseases, it is necessary to understand links in the relationship of food, lifestyle, environment, and health. This book is a vital source for research topics related to these issues, including the following: Analysis of various types of food and lifestyles for the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disorders, cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The influences of environmental pollution, synergistic effects of different foods, and synergy of foods with physical activity or medicine. The roles of animal, fungal, and plant source foods in human health and disease. This book is appropriate for health-conscious users, health care providers and practitioners, teachers, and researchers.

Healthy Habits Series: Transform Your Life Through Healthy Lifestyle Choices Book Series As a person who has successfully transformed my own life through a commitment to healthy living, I am thrilled to share my knowledge and experience with readers who are looking to make positive changes in their own lives. In this comprehensive guide, "Healthy Lifestyle Plan: Turn Your Life Healthy Starting Now", I offer practical advice, strategies, and insights that can help anyone embrace a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lifestyle. From the outset, this book emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness. Rather than focusing solely on diet and exercise, the book recognizes that true health involves a multitude of factors, including stress management, sleep habits, and social support. By addressing each of these areas in depth, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to live a truly healthy lifestyle. One of the key features of this book is its emphasis on self-reflection and self-awareness. Before embarking on any major lifestyle change, it is important to understand where you are currently and where you want to be. That's why this book includes a chapter on assessing your current lifestyle, which guides readers through a process of identifying their strengths and weaknesses, setting realistic goals, and developing a plan for success. Of course, one of the most essential aspects of a healthy lifestyle is nutrition. In "Healthy Lifestyle Plan", I devote an entire chapter to creating a healthy eating plan. Through a combination of science-based advice and practical tips, readers can learn how to develop a balanced, nutrient-dense diet that supports their overall health and well-being. From meal planning to eat out, this chapter covers all the essentials of healthy eating. Another critical component of a healthy lifestyle is exercise. But in order to maintain a regular exercise routine, it's important to find activities that are enjoyable and sustainable. That's why the book's chapter on building an exercise routine emphasizes the importance of trying new things, exploring different types of physical activity and staying motivated over the long term. In addition to diet and exercise, the book covers a range of other topics related to health and wellness. From stress management to sleep habits, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to overall well-being. The book also includes a chapter on building a support system, which recognizes that no one can achieve their goals alone. By cultivating strong relationships and seeking out supportive communities, readers can enhance their chances of success. Of course, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not always easy. That's why the book also addresses common barriers to healthy living, such as lack of time, motivation, or knowledge. Through a combination of practical strategies and inspirational stories, readers can learn how to overcome these obstacles and stay on track with their goals. Ultimately, the book emphasizes that healthy living is a journey, not a destination. By celebrating successes, learning from setbacks, and continuing to grow and evolve, readers can build a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime. With "Healthy Lifestyle Plan: Turn Your Life Healthy Starting Now", readers have all the tools they need to make that journey a success.

Explaining the practical implications of new discoveries in 'life-course biology', Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is an informed resource on factors that affect offspring development. The impact of parental lifestyle and behavioural choices influence not only fetal development and birth outcomes, but also postnatal development, yet guidance on appropriate diet, behaviour, and exposures during pregnancy is often confusing and contradictory. With accessible explanations of the latest scientific research, and clear summaries and recommendations, this book is a valuable and authoritative guide for all levels of health care providers. The authors provide an overview of the background evidence, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices prior to and during pregnancy. In-depth discussions of nutritional and lifestyle factors that impact on pregnancy and offspring outcomes are based on the latest research and exploration of key scientific studies. Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is a manual offering both scientific and clinical evidence to empower health care providers and ensure they have the information necessary to confidently care for prospective and new parents.

Good health apparently keys off at least these different developments: Genetic programming; Environmental factors; Lifestyle. This book is devoted to the effects of lifestyle on health. Lifestyle includes a wide range of activities that can be detrimental to a normal lifespan or health status of the organism. These include smoking, diet, addictions, exercise or the lack thereof, stress, socio-economic status, and personal hygiene. This book gathers leading-edge research from scientists throughout the world.

Group work and patient education are vital aspects of improving health outcomes in all settings, by supporting patients and clients to manage their conditions, as well as to promote and support behaviour change for improved health. Concise, accessible, and easy-to-read, this new title in the popular How To series is designed to support nutritionists, dietitians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to facilitate healthy lifestyle change through group education. How to Facilitate Lifestyle Change covers the entire group education process, from initial planning, to delivery and evaluation. Topics include agreeing aims and objectives and structuring a session, to considering practical aspects such as setting, managing challenging group members and participant expectations, as well as evaluating and refining a session plan for future use. It also provides an overview of the key evidence base for group learning, relevant theories and models, peer support, and e-learning opportunities. Including case studies to illustrate the real-life application of each topic, practice points, helpful checklists, and a range of practical tips, How to Facilitate Lifestyle Change is the ideal resource to support anyone involved in group patient education and facilitation of health behaviour change.

There is no doubt that daily habits and actions exert a profound health impact. The fact that nutritional practices, level of physical activity, weight management, and other behaviors play key roles both in the prevention and treatment of most metabolic diseases has been recognized by their incorporation into virtually every evidence-based medical

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and around the world. Major risk factors for CVD result from poor lifestyle habits and practices, but the area of lifestyle medicine has emerged to help clinicians and their patients understand the power of positive lifestyle habits and actions. Written by cardiologist and lifestyle medicine pioneer, Dr. James Rippe, Integrating Lifestyle Medicine in Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention introduces the principles of lifestyle medicine with the practice of cardiology to help lower the risk of heart disease and, if already present, assist in its treatment. This book provides evidence-based information on both the prevention and treatment of CVD through lifestyle measures such as regular physical activity, sound nutrition, weight management and avoidance of tobacco products. This information aids physicians and patients to better understand multiple linkages between poor habits and practices, employing them with associated behavioral techniques to lessen the likelihood of developing CVD. Features: Summarizes major issues in CVD including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, lipid abnormalities and obesity. Provides protocols for overcoming a sedentary lifestyle and using lifestyle medicine techniques to optimize brain health. Empowers clinicians with vital information for consultations on the power of lifestyle medicine practices, both to treat symptoms if already present or to prevent major components of CVD from developing in the future. Written for practitioners at all levels, this user-friendly volume in the Lifestyle Medicine series is valuable to practitioners in general medicine or subspecialty practices including lifestyle medicine and cardiology.

Request a FREE 30-day online trial to this title at www.sagepub.com/freetrial The Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine and Health offers thorough coverage of relevant topics and issues in historical and contemporary context, with information on lifestyle habits and practices and their impact on health. These volumes sort out the science behind nightly news reports and magazine cover stories, helping the reader to discern sound, evidence-based advice from that which is merely fad. The volumes convey the latest research on lifestyle medicine, incorporating content from such areas as health psychology, communication, public policy and health promotion, and disease prevention, among others. Readers are empowered to lead and promote healthier lifestyles after perusing the hundreds of signed, authoritative entries written by leading experts in their respective fields. Accompanying bibliographies and suggested readings provide guidance toward more in-depth resources. This comprehensive reference resource is written accessibly, making it useful for a broad audience, including students and academics in the fields of health, physical education, biology, medicine, nursing and allied health, physical therapy, nutrition, public health, and health communication, as well as for lay readers interested in learning how to lead a healthier lifestyle.