Eating habits and health status, in Aegean Islands: An adventure within the MEDIS study

Alexandra Foscolou, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Dilek Ural, Evangelos Polychronopoulos, Demosthenes Panagiotakos

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Abstract

There are places around the world that are characterized by high longevity rates; among these places are islands in Eastern Aegean Sea (Ikaria Island). Sparse data suggest that islanders’ nutritional habits are based on both local products and the coastal transport development; however, the level of adherence to the traditional Mediterranean lifestyle is relatively unknown. This review explores eating habits and behaviors, as well as the health status of people living in Eastern Aegean Sea islands.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-123
Number of pages13
JournalMediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Eastern Aegean Islands
  • Eating habits
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Nutrition

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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