Description
Book SynopsisNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases of long duration and generally slow progression, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Morbidity and mortality due to non-communicable disease has risen tremendously over the years globally. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL): Integrative Prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases highlights the importance of HEAL as an intervention for the prevention and cure of NCDs, as well as the prevention and treatment of its risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, increased alcohol intake, and insufficient physical activity. It provides motivational strategies for users of all ages, gender, and strata for healthful eating, both in developed and developing countries.
The book is composed of evidence-based information and illustrations by 32 experts, including renowned researchers from academia, government, and non-governmental organizations
Table of Contents
Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Non-Communicable Diseases. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Hypertension. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Obesity. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Hyperlipidemia. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Diabetes. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Heart Diseases. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Stroke. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Asthma. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Cancers. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Mental Health Issues. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) and Physical Activity. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) and Smoking Cessation.