title: Western diseases and their emergence related to diet.
abstract: Many of the commonest diseases in the economically more developed communities are characteristic of modern Western culture. Evidence is presented suggesting that they represent a failure of adaptation to the dramatic changes in diet that have been associated with the emergence of modern Western culture. Dietary changes aimed at the alleviation and prevention of these diseases are discussed and recommended.
mesh_terms: D002962:Civilization; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism