Dietary Habits, Nutritional Status, Health Beliefs and Disease Risks

Dear Colleagues,

Chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity, have affected a great proportion of the global population and contributed to extensive morbidity and death. The development of many chronic diseases can be ascribed to unhealthy dietary consumption. Therefore, adjusting diets and eating habits can help to maintain the well-being of individuals and prevent health problems. Overall nutritional status plays a critical role in clinical outcomes. Continuous research is required to substantiate the philosophy that “food is the new medicine”. Establishing optimal diets, including dietary patterns, dietary habits, and foods, are crucial for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Alternatively, the impact of healthy dietary patterns, especially that of individual micro- and macro-nutrient intake, on disease risks remains elusive. Moreover, examining the biological mechanisms underlying diet-related chronic diseases could not only assist in the formation of evidence-based dietary guidelines to meet nutritional requirements and reduce the chronic disease risks, but also help the individuals to adopt healthful dietary habits and eating behaviours.

Dr. Xinyan Bi
Dr. Darel Wee Kiat Toh
Guest Editors

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