Evidence-based nutrition and cardiovascular disease in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing a major change in both food and health patterns, with a connection between the two more than likely. Evidence for certain traditional Asia-Pacific foods as protective agents against chronic non-communicable disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD), in particular, is growing at a time when their usage diminishes. The nature of the evidence to establish relevant Asia-Pacific food-health linkages will include randomised placebo-controlled clinical trials, but is much more extensive and meaningful. Okinawans have probably achieved one of the most successful food cultures from a health point of view and serve as a reference point for the Asia-Pacific region. The expert working party has produced, in November 2000, the 'Okinawan Recommendations on Nutrition and CVD in the Asia-Pacific region'.
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International Health and Development Unit, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. mark.wahlqvist@med.monash.edu.au
Worsley
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Lukito
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D001208:Asia; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D010139:Pacific Islands