title: Nutrition in Type 2 Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome.
abstract: For individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus or the metabolic syndrome, adherence to an idealized dietary pattern can drastically alter the risk and course of these chronic conditions. Target levels of carbohydrate intake should approximate 30% of consumed calories. Healthy food choices should include copious fruits, vegetables, and nuts while minimizing foods with high glycemic indices, especially processed foods.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 317 East 17th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10003, USA. Electronic address: mvia@chpnet.org.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Via
authors.affiliation: Metabolic Support, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1192 Park Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Mechanick
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D038441:Diet, Mediterranean; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005632:Fructose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018977:Micronutrients; D059808:Polyphenols
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D018977:Micronutrients; D059808:Polyphenols; D005632:Fructose
keywords: Dietary patterns; Insulin resistance; Mediterranean diet; New Nordic Diet; Type 2 diabetes prevention