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Diet and Health

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Behavior, Chronic Disease and Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 9800

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Ann-Kathrin Lederer

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Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
Interests: abdominal surgery; gut microbiota; planted-based diet; integrative medicine; complementary medicine; colorectal surgery; herbal medicine; postoperative complications; translational medicine

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is planning a Special Issue on “Diet and Health”. In the last several decades, research results have emphasized the pivotal role of diet for the preservation of health and the development of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and even cancer. The underlying mechanisms are still just partially explored, showing diet-driven alterations of the immune system, epigenetics and the gut microbiota. Plant-based diets in particular have been reported to be not only beneficial for health, but could also be a therapeutic approach for the treatment of metabolic syndrome and autoimmune diseases, as well as for cancer prevention.

This Special Issue aims to provide an update about recent research on the relationship between diet and health. We are interested in original research and all kinds of review articles studying or summarizing the effects of nutrition on human health in human studies. Results of basic sciences related to clinical studies are also welcomed. In this Issue we pay special attention to the effects of plant-based diets.

Dr. Ann-Kathrin Lederer
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • plant-based diet
  • gut microbiota
  • diet
  • food
  • nutrition
  • immune system
  • nutrients
  • human studies
  • chronic diseases
  • translational research

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The Relation of Diet and Health: You Are What You Eat
by Ann-Kathrin Lederer and Roman Huber
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(13), 7774; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19137774 - 24 Jun 2022
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The intake of food is more than just a necessary process for ensuring the functionality of the human body [...] Full article
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Adapting and Developing A Diabetes Prevention Intervention Programme for South Africa: Curriculum and Tools
by Jillian Hill, Mieke Faber, Nasheeta Peer, Cindy George, Brian Oldenburg and Andre P. Kengne
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(5), 4463; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054463 - 2 Mar 2023
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The South African Diabetes Prevention Programme (SA-DPP) is a lifestyle intervention targeting individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this paper we describe the mixed-method staged approach that was used to develop and refine the SA-DPP intervention curriculum [...] Read more.
The South African Diabetes Prevention Programme (SA-DPP) is a lifestyle intervention targeting individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this paper we describe the mixed-method staged approach that was used to develop and refine the SA-DPP intervention curriculum and the appropriate tools for local resource-poor communities. During the preparation phase, existing evidence on similar DPP interventions was reviewed, focus group discussions with individuals from the target population were conducted as part of a needs assessment, and experts were consulted. The curriculum booklet, a participant workbook and facilitator workbook were developed, and the content was evaluated by experts in the field. The design and layout of the booklet and workbooks needed to be culturally and contextually appropriate. The printed material was evaluated for readability and acceptability by participants of the target population; based on their feedback, the design and layout were refined and the printed material was translated. The suitability of the intervention was tested in a pilot study; based on feedback from the participants and facilitator, the curriculum was revised where needed and finalised. Through this process a context specific intervention and printed materials were developed. A complete evaluation of this culturally relevant model for T2DM prevention in South Africa is pending. Full article
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Nutrient Intake and Dietary Acid Load of Special Diets in the NHANES: A Descriptive Analysis (2009–2018)
by Maximilian Andreas Storz, Alexander Müller and Alvaro Luis Ronco
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(9), 5748; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095748 - 9 May 2022
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Western diets are characterized by a high dietary acid load (DAL), which has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes, including type-2-diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Effective dietary strategies to lower DAL are urgently warranted. Plant-based diets (PBD), including vegetarian and vegan diets, are an [...] Read more.
Western diets are characterized by a high dietary acid load (DAL), which has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes, including type-2-diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Effective dietary strategies to lower DAL are urgently warranted. Plant-based diets (PBD), including vegetarian and vegan diets, are an effective measure to reduce DAL. Notably, not every individual wishes to adopt a PBD. Instead, many people rely on special diets promising comparable health benefits. The effects of those diets on DAL have rarely been investigated. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we aimed to quantify DAL and nutrient intake in the most popular special diets in the United States, including weight-loss, low fat, low salt, low sugar, and diabetic diets. Our analysis included 3552 individuals on a special diet. The most popular diets were the weight-loss diet (n = 1886 individuals) and the diabetic diet (n = 728). Energy intake was below 2000 kcal/d for all diets; however, there were no statistically significant intergroup differences. DAL scores were positive for all special diets (>9 mEq/d), suggesting acidifying properties. Acid load scores of special diets did not differ significantly and were comparable to a standard Western diet. None of the examined diets was associated with alkaline properties. Full article
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Human Gut Microbiota Plasticity throughout the Life Course
by Kerstin Thriene and Karin B. Michels
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(2), 1463; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021463 - 13 Jan 2023
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The role of the gut microbiota in human health and disease has garnered heightened attention over the past decade. A thorough understanding of microbial variation over the life course and possible ways to influence and optimize the microbial pattern is essential to capitalize [...] Read more.
The role of the gut microbiota in human health and disease has garnered heightened attention over the past decade. A thorough understanding of microbial variation over the life course and possible ways to influence and optimize the microbial pattern is essential to capitalize on the microbiota’s potential to influence human health. Here, we review our current understanding of the concept of plasticity of the human gut microbiota throughout the life course. Characterization of the plasticity of the microbiota has emerged through recent research and suggests that the plasticity in the microbiota signature is largest at birth when the microbial colonization of the gut is initiated and mode of birth imprints its mark, then decreases postnatally continuously and becomes less malleable and largely stabilized with advancing age. This continuing loss of plasticity has important implication for the impact of the exposome on the microbiota and health throughout the life course and the identification of susceptible ‘windows of opportunity’ and methods for interventions. Full article
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