This book is excerpted from 'The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines)' and augmented with a full index and a list of questions and answers related to guidelines for diet. It contains science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. Major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States are related to poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Some specific diseases linked to poor diet and physical inactivity include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Furthermore, poor diet and physical inactivity, resulting in an energy imbalance (more calories consumed than expended), are the most important factors contributing to the increase in overweight and obesity.

Book Information
ISBN 9781594546549
Author Albert O. Gomber
Format Hardback
Page Count 130
Imprint Nova Biomedical
Publisher Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 214g