The Mediterranean Diet: Socio-cultural Relevance for Contemporary Health Promotion

摘要: In biomedical literature, The Mediterranean Diet describes a healthy eating model, based on epidemiological findings the predominant practices in Crete and Southern Italy 1960s. At time, level of life expectancy this region was amongst highest worldwide rates cardiovascular disease were lowest. Medical research has since given increasing attention to dietary pattern its potential health benefits. various components are fast becoming paradigm for healthier lifestyles as well model weight loss. 2010 UNESCO recognised an intangible cultural heritage Italy, Spain, Greece Morocco diet moved away from uniquely representation. This led increased recognition importance social context particularly idea conviviality, pleasure shared meals. It also brought light debate over legitimacy ability represent diversity region. literature review consolidates interdisciplinary perspectives Diet. A search conducted using both science databases reflect nature article. explores relevance