Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and survival in a Greek Population
Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to find out if Adhering to a "Mediterranian" diet will improve longevity. In recent years there have been several epidemiologic studies that have tried to link dietary patterns with increased longevity. This particular study focuses on the Mediterranian diet and its effects on longevity. The Traditional Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high intake of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts unrefined cereals, a high intake of olive oil and a low intake of saturated lipids, a moderately high intake of fish, a low to moderate intake of dairy products mostly in the form of cheese or yogurt, a low intake of meat and poultry and a regular but moderate intake of ethanol, primarily wine and generally during meals (1.) The Mediterranean diet has been considered a healthy diet since the 1950's when Ancel Keys conducted a seven country study on the subject, and the......
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