Defining a Healthy Diet: Evidence for The Role of Contemporary Dietary Patterns in Health and Disease

Year Published: 2020

Journal

Authors

Cena H, Calder PC

Methods

This study reviewed the current evidence about the role that various foods play in preventing disease and promoting health.

Key Findings

Key Findings: The evidence from both epidemiological and clinical studies showed that diets high in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and lower in animal-based foods can reduce risk of non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer.