Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk (Paperback)

Over the past decade, the metabolic syndrome has increased dramatically in the population and its contribution to the development of cardiovascular disease has grown in parallel. This is an ongoing situation, and as a consequence, metabolic abnormalities encompassed by the metabolic syndrome, such as dyslipidemia, obesity and insulin resistance, constitute a major threat to public health. Although the metabolic syndrome has its limitations as a clinical diagnosis, there is a need to improve our understanding of its aetiological link to cardiovascular disease in order to identify possible interventions. This book provides a general overview, including strengths and weaknesses, of the metabolic syndrome and its link to cardiovascular disease. The book also presents data from in-depth studies of the metabolic syndrome, diet and cardiovascular risk, and discusses in detail the implications of these findings. The book is useful for anyone with an interest in cardiometabolic risk and especially for clinical and scientific professionals working in the field of metabolic disturbances.