Mediterranian Diet

Question 0

Pros and cons of Casas (2014) RCT (4)

Answer 0

Pros: low dropout rate, similar weight loss, year long study
Cons: only compared to low fat diet

Question 1

Explain Casas inflammation (2014) RCT (5)

Answer 1

Compared differences in inflammatory biomarkers after 12 month diet intervention
Inflammation linked with chronic disease (IL6 and CRP)
RCT showed decrease in CVD risk and inflammation
Health benefits not due to weight loss

Question 2

What are the benefits of high fibre diets (3)

Answer 2

Increased satiation may decrease excess food intake

Increased bile secretion reduces LDL and cholesterol

Question 3

What is resveratrol?

Answer 3

Antioxidant in red wine

Question 4

According to _______ what are the mechanisms behind the CV protection from resveratrol?(2)

Answer 4

Li 2012

Reduces oxidative stress
Increased vascular levels of NO (important for vasodilation)