Is Vegetarianism a Solution for Obesity and NCDs? A Review

• 作者: Ana María Zelaya Elisa M. Sinibaldi
• 来源期刊: 食品与营养科学(英文)
• 学科: 数学
• 关键词: VEGETARIANISM Plant-Based OBESITY Weight Loss Non-Communicable Diseases
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（3）
• 页码范围: 249-261
• 页数: 13页
• 分类号: O17

摘要

<i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">Purpose of Review</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;">:</span><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;">Obesity is defined as an abnormal fat accumulation associated with disease development risk. The prevalence of obesity and</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"> non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to increase at a concerning pace. The modern lifestyle requires people to rely on processed foods because of their efficiency and low-cost, which are associated with obesity and NCDs. Vegetarian diet refers to the exclusion of meat, fish, seafood and can also exclude animal products such as dairy and eggs. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to explore vegetarianism as a potential solution for obesity and the development of non-communicable diseases. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;">Recent Findings</span></i></span><span><span>: Meat intake is also related to unhealthy food groups consumption, contributing to overall poor diet quality. In contrast, vegetarian diets are associated with higher satiety, resulting in less food intake, favoring weight reduction. Lowering the prevalence of NCDs should be a priority, and nutritional interventions are p</span><span><span>ivotal to accomplish this goal. </span><i><span>Summary</span></i><span>:</span><i> </i><span>Vegetarian diets are associated with weight loss due to: fiber content, lower caloric density, microbiota regulation, and the release of gastrointestinal appetite-regulating hormones. Plant-based eating patterns have demonstrated an overall healthier diet and can be a potential solution for obesity and NCDs’ development.