Regarding epidemics and food
Since time immemorial, humans have needed to transmit to those closest to them a set of information about what to eat and when to eat. For the sake of survival. A contaminated water source or an out-of-place mushroom…
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Rethinking menu descriptions: a new paradigm as a path to better health and sustainability
Recommendations regarding food and nutrition advocate for abundant consumption of plant-based foods, with special emphasis on vegetables, minimally processed grains, legumes, and fruits. Conversely, moderation in the consumption of processed foods is recommended…
The State Budget and work in the area of promoting healthy eating in 2020
This text provides a brief analysis of the 2020 State Budget, reflecting on how its approval may affect the area of nutrition, particularly public policies promoting healthy eating. The State Budget (OE)…
The environment in the fight against childhood obesity
Environment and Health – a consensual association. Until the beginning of the 20th century, urban planning and public health professionals worked side-by-side to improve the living conditions of the population, particularly in mitigating the harmful effects of environmental processes…
Ethics in Nutrition: Current Challenges
Nutritionists perform a multidisciplinary activity that extends far beyond the biomedical sciences in which they are involved. The work of these professionals influences food production and consumption, areas where very strong economic interests coexist, with high public visibility and enormous impact…
Nutritionists in Primary Health Care
The presence of nutritionists in primary health care can represent significant health gains, but the organization of this care delivery model, the integration of nutritionists into its different functional units, and the reduced number of nutritionists…
Reflections on a vegetarian diet
Interest in vegetarian diets has been growing in recent years, and in Portugal, it is estimated that the number of vegetarians is 1.2% of the population. Vegetarian dietary patterns can be quite diverse due to the availability…
Manifesto for the Preservation of the Mediterranean Diet
The cultural model of the Mediterranean Diet (DM) is based on festivals and popular cuisine, which is the foundation of the UNESCO Immaterial Heritage of Umanità. It is a patrimony of proteggere, it dates back to its fragility and its continued protection in it today…
Manifesto for the Preservation of the Mediterranean Diet
The cultural model of the Mediterranean Diet (DM), recognized in festivities and celebrations related to food, was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This is why DM is recognized as cultural heritage…
Manifesto for the Preservation of the Mediterranean Diet
The cultural model of the Mediterranean Diet (MD), evident in popular celebrations and festivities that celebrate food, has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a heritage to be protected, given its fragility and continued erosion..