A Practical Approach to the Management of Micronutrients and Other Nutrients of Concern in Food Exchange Lists for Meal Planning

Chronic diseases are the major cause of death and disability worldwide. In recent years, they have increased, reaching epidemic levels.1 In Europe, a great influence from obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer diseases has been observed, and it is estimated that they collectively account for 86% of premature mortality.2 The burden of disease in Spain follows the worldwide trends over the previous years: cardiovascular and circulatory diseases, diabetes, neoplasms, and neurologic disorders are some of the leading causes of mortality and disability.
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Practice Applications Source Type: research