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The Mediterranean diet: a view from history
1Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. bhaber@harvarda.harvard.edu
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|October 10, 1997
Summary
Promoting the Mediterranean diet globally requires understanding cultural resistance and leveraging appealing flavors. Successful adoption hinges on persuasive promotion beyond just health authorities, involving culinary and marketing experts.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Cultural Anthropology
- History of Food
Background:
- The Mediterranean diet's health benefits have been recognized since the Renaissance.
- Adoption of this diet outside its native region has historically faced challenges.
- Understanding the cultural and psychological significance of food is key to dietary change.