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Changing the Irish dietary guidelines to incorporate the principles of the Mediterranean diet: proposing the MedÉire diet
Date
2018
Abstract
Objective: In Ireland, the major causes of death are CVD. The current Irish healthy eating guidelines and food pyramid primarily advocate a low-fat diet. However, there is overwhelming scientific evidence for the benefits of a Mediterranean diet (Med Diet) in the prevention and management of metabolic disease as well as improving overall health and well-being. In the current commentary, the rationale to incorporate the principles of the Med Diet into the Irish dietary guidelines is presented. Design: Perspectives of authors. Setting: Local and international. Subjects: Populations in Europe, North America and Australia. Results: Adopting components of the Med Diet presents a more evidence-based approach to updating the current Irish dietary guidelines. Experience and lessons from other non-Mediterranean countries show that it could be a feasible and effective solution to improving the dietary habits of the Irish population to prevent and mange chronic diseases. Conclusions: Policies and programmes to address perceived barriers to the Med Diet’s implementation and uptake in non-Mediterranean countries should be promoted.
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peer-reviewed
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Citation
Public Health Nutrition;1-7
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Sustainable Development Goals
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Article
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/