Diet and health : implications for reducing chronic disease risk

Part I: Introduction, definitions, and methodology.
Executive summary.
Methodological considerations in evaluating the evidence.
Dietary intake and nutritional status: trends and assessment.
Genetics and nutrition.
Extent and distribution of chronic disease: an overview.
Part II: Evidence on dietary components and chronic diseases.
Calories: total macronutrient intake, energy expenditure, and net energy stores.
Fats and other lipids.
Protein.
Carbohydrates.
Dietary Fiber.
Fat-soluble vitamins.
Water-soluble vitamins.
Minerals.
Trace elements.
Electrolytes.
Alcohol.
Coffee, tea, and other nonnutritive dietary components.
Dietary supplements.
Part III: Impact of dietary patterns on chronic diseases.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.
Hypertension.
Obesity and eating disorders.
Cancer.
Osteoporosis.
Diabetes mellitus.
Hepatobiliary disease.
Dental caries.
Part IV: Overall assessment, conclusions, and recommendations.
Overall assessment and major conclusions.
Recommendations on diet, chronic diseases, and health.
Index.