Pre-historic eating patterns in Latin America and protective effects of plant-based diets on cardiovascular risk factors
Clinics
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65(10): 1049-1054, 2010. tab
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ABSTRACT
In this review, we present the contributions to nutrition science from Latin American native peoples and scientists, appreciated from a historic point of view since pre-historic times to the modern age. Additionally, we present epidemiological and clinical studies on the area of plant-based diets and their relation with the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases conducted in recent decades, and we discuss challenges and perspectives regarding aspects of nutrition in the region.
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Asunto principal:
Dieta Vegetariana
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Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
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Ingestión de Alimentos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Factores de riesgo
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Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Clinics
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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